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Travel in Japan, food allergies, and labels: our guides and tips.
Allergens and food diets in Japan: the complete guide to eating with peace of mind
Food allergies, gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, halal, or kosher: this guide explains how to eat more confidently in Japan, which dishes to watch, how to read labels, and what habits to adopt before your trip.
What should a Japanese ingredient scanning app actually do?
Scanning a Japanese food label only helps if the app goes beyond raw translation. This guide explains what a useful Japanese ingredient scanning app should really do when you shop or travel in Japan.
Traveling to Japan with food allergies: the survival guide (restaurants, konbini, useful phrases)
A trip to Japan with food allergies requires preparation. Between omnipresent dashi, sauces, and the language barrier, hidden allergens are common. In this guide, you will find a full checklist, Japanese phrases, tips for restaurants and konbini, and a plan B to eat peacefully.
Konbini and supermarkets in Japan: how to read food labels and avoid allergens
Konbinis are indispensable in Japan... and sometimes stressful when you have allergies. Good news: packaging contains an allergen section. Here is where to look, which kanjis to recognize, and how to spot pitfalls (traces, sauces, derivatives).
Snacks in Japan: what to eat and what to bring back when you have allergies (gluten, milk, egg, peanut...)
Matcha KitKats, mochis, senbeis, seaweed chips... Japan makes you want to try everything. With allergies, the golden rule remains the same: we never rely on the brand, only on the label (recipes and limited editions change).