How can Carolyn Scott's insights benefit vegan travelers to Japan?

Hi, I’m Carolyn Scott-Hamilton from The Healthy Voyager. My Japan tips are all about making vegan travel there a lot easier and more fun, instead of stressful or hit-or-miss.

I highlight key tools like Happy Cow, VegeProject Japan, Vegewel, and “Is It Vegan – Japan” so you can quickly find vegan-friendly restaurants and safe snacks, and avoid accidentally buying items with hidden animal ingredients.

I also walk you through what to cook if you stay in an apartment hotel with a kitchen—showing you how to enjoy local staples like tofu, yuba, miso, noodles, and shichimi while steering clear of non-vegan dashi and katsuobushi, which appear in many dishes that look plant-based.

Finally, I share useful Japanese phrases and the concept of Shojin Ryori (Buddhist temple cuisine), so you can communicate your needs and seek out traditional, naturally vegan dining experiences.

Is there a specific part of traveling in Japan as a vegan you’re most nervous or curious about?