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Japan made easy for vegans

Traveling and living in Japan as a vegan comes with its challenges. Ingredients aren’t always clearly labeled, and vegan-friendly options can be difficult to find. I’m here to help you navigate life in Japan with confidence, maintain a well-balanced plant-based diet, and truly thrive

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The vegan guide

147-page guide to navigating Japan as a vegan.

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Vegan shopping tour

Book a personal shopping tour on Airbnb.

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Travel tips and freebies to help you plan.

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Vegan nutrition coaching

Personalized guidance for a healthier vegan lifestyle.

About Me

Helping You Thrive as a Vegan in Japan

Hi, I’m Leonore, a certified vegan nutrition coach from Germany, now based in Tokyo. I moved to Japan in 2014 after graduating from Goethe University Frankfurt with a degree in Japanese Studies.
I studied nutrition and became certified as a vegan nutritionist through the German online university ecodemy in 2019 and have since been able to obtain certifications for “vegan nutrition coaching”, “Vegan nutrition for mother and child”, “Vegan nutrition for athletes” and “gut health and food intolerances”.

My mission is to make being vegan in Japan easier, more accessible, and more enjoyable while helping people feel confident in meeting their nutritional needs. Along the way, I’ve given talks on plant-based nutrition and participated in various vegan events to support and inspire the growing community in Japan.

  • Certified Vegan Nutrition Coach
  • 12+ Years in Japan
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Vegan guide, shopping tours and coaching

Wow! Essential guide pre visiting Japan! My first visit to Japan as a vegan was unexpectedly hard! Vegan staples have become almost ubiquitous in the developed world, but Japan Is still catching up. This Is the guide I wish had back then, and covers EVERYTHING: how to quickly decode Ingredient labels, which “vegetable chips” and tofu bars are actually vegan, what to look out for and ask for at restaurants, and more. It’s the difference between every meal being a mission vs an enjoyable experience — In short, a god-send for vegans planning to visit Japan.
VEGAN GUIDE
A fantastic guide to unlock Japan’s vegan gems. This guide Includes everything you need to plan your perfect itinerary as a vegan traveling Japan! The author really understands nutrition, veganism, and Japan and each page Is packed with valuable Information. Definite must-read before you even book your flight!
SHOPPING TOUR
Leonore is super friendly and knowledgeable. Starting the tour with vegan donuts, we got a chance to connect with others on the tour and ask a lot of questions before we started. I appreciate how active she is in contacting manufacturers to clarify the ingredients in their food and processing. She will let you know which brands are more strict to adhering to veganism and where there is some grey areas. She did an amazing job of taking us through vegan options at the grocery store and the local convenience stores. Plant based foods are just starting to take off in Japan, so being educated on which brands and products fit your needs is a huge help. Definitely book at the start of your trip!
The tour is amazing, super thoughtful and complete. I learned a lot and unlocked new foods I didn’t even know I could try in Japan. Leonore knows so much and was so kind to answer all my questions, and also shared resources and tips only a local would know. If you’re vegan (or just curious) and visiting Japan, I’d highly recommend doing this tour early in your trip. It gave me confidence, practical knowledge, and a lot of excitement about what I can eat here 🌸. Thank you Leonore!
COACHING
As a vegetarian mom aiming towards a vegan lifestyle, I had a lot of questions and insecurities regarding our family’s, and especially my baby’s nutrition. Leonore was able to guide and reassure me on many points, and gave me plenty of useful information. She is as friendly as she is serious and passionate about what she does, I can’t recommend her enough!

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July 6, 2026
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