Japan is emerging as a premier travel destination for anime enthusiasts or otakus and foodies alike. In addition to a number of great natural and cultural attractions, the country boasts a diverse and distinctive cuisine whose flavour is unparalleled. However, Japanese cuisine is largely non-vegetarian so if you’re a vegetarian or vegan, finding restaurants that cater to your dietary preferences can be challenging. But worry not! This Instagram page is dedicated to finding veg food in Japan.
Heading To Japan But Worried About Finding Veg Food?
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Koki Shishido is a Japanese entrepreneur who has spent considerable time in Mumbai. Hence, he is uniquely receptive to the needs of Indian tourists in Japan. He realised that a lot of desi vegetarians struggle to find viable restaurants that cater to their dietary needs.
Hence, to better enable Indian tourists, he started an Instagram page which recommends food joints in Japan that serve vegetarian and desi fare. From vegetarian ramen and burgers to pasta and desi thali, he will share the best places in Japan for desi vegetarians.
The Instagram page is called Veg Maps as it guides you to the best local eateries that serve vegetarian food. Many people lauded his initiative as Japan has a considerable Indian population.
From Desi Dishes To Vegetarian Delights, All Of It Is Here!
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Many Indians even find the lack of viable Jain and vegetarian food as a major hindrance to visiting the country. So far, Koki Ishido has shared the best places where vegetarian burger, ramen and thali is served.
He can be seen in his videos roaming around major cities like Tokyo in his distinctive yellow kurta – memorabilia and ode to his time in Mumbai. So, if you were planning to visit Japan but were worried about finding vegetarian food, your prayers have been answered!
You can finally fulfil your otaku dreams and explore the country without worrying about food.
Have you struggled to find veg food in Japan? Do you know any places that could be of use to vegetarians? Let us know in the comments section below!
Cover Image Credits: @veg_maps/Instagram
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