Food & Dining

What to eat, how to order, reservations and dietary needs.

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Practical guideVegetarian, Vegan and Halal in Japan: The Dashi Problem, Solved
Eating vegetarian, vegan or halal in Japan — why fish stock hides in everything, the chains and dishes that are reliably safe, konbini label reading, and how halal infrastructure has grown.
Practical guideJapan Food Guide: Restaurants, Reservations and Dietary Needs
Learn what to eat in Japan, when restaurants need reservations, how to order, dining etiquette, and how to manage allergies or dietary needs.