10 Online Shops for Vegan Food in Japan

Whether you’re an animal lover, want to help your waistline or the environment, here are great choices for tasty vegan food sent to your doorstep.

The number of vegan products available in Japan has been increasing steadily in recent years. Still, we might only find one good brand of non-dairy yogurt at one shop, then another good brand of fake meat at another, and so on. It can be difficult to shop when we want to limit our trips out of our homes, and get everything all in one go. However, the number of online shops for vegan food has been booming. Here are 10 options to consider.

1. Next Meats

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The harami (skirt steak) or kalbi (Korean barbecue short ribs), also available at some Ito Yokado and Aeon supermarkets, are available for home delivery. Both are made with light flavoring to allow you to pair them with your favorite sauces easily. If you don’t have a grill at home, they cook up lightning fast in a frypan. Other options are also available for purchase, including gyudon (Japanese beef bowl), which is, of course, vegan.

2. Tengu Natural Foods

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This long-running vegetarian shop from food importers began in 1988 and has a website that’s available in both English and Japanese. The owners also run the restaurant Alishan Cafe in Hidaka City, Saitama Prefecture. Your order can be delivered anywhere in Japan, including to hotels (with permission from the facility). Try the OmniPork, also known as OmniMeat, Naturli block, or spread milk-free butter, or Amy’s vegan pizza, or California-style veggie burgers. You can try some of the company’s own Alishan brand of products, which includes organic peanut butter, textured soy protein, cookies or gyoza using OmniMeat.

3. Bio c’ Bon

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The popular supermarket chain from France, focusing on organic items, currently has physical shops in Tokyo and the surrounding areas. The company also has an online shop with a vegan section and an excellent non-dairy milk section. Try the floral couscous or Isola Bio non-dairy milks.

4. Luna Burger

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Good news for burger lovers: this popular food festival truck has begun selling burger kits for home delivery. The kits include patties with two kinds of sauces and buns, so you only have to provide vegetables and any other desired toppings. 

5. Alchemist At Home

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Don’t feel like cooking? Have no time? Try this easy meal service started by a wine bar in Niigata City. Foods list macros and are individually cooked, vacuum sealed and cool-shipped. The site has a vegetarian and vegan section. The website is available in both English and Japanese.

6. iHerb

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An excellent source for vegan supplements, skincare, makeup, foods, snacks and much more. This site is popular with foreign residents in Japan and has frequent sales and free shipping with low minimum orders. The website is available in English, and you can email any questions in English or Japanese to their 24/7 customer support service. Searches using the keyword “vegan“ list hundreds of results. Although shipping is international, it takes approximately five to seven days to arrive.

7. Ambika Japan

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This vegetarian and vegan chain of Indian grocery stores in Tokyo now marks its vegan options on the website. The site is in English, and you can also email in English with any questions. It stocks rice, spices, lentils, beans and dried fruits as well as boxed items like curries, dosa and idli mix.

8. Marin Food

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The Marin Food vegan shredded cheese sometimes appears in supermarkets, but you can also pick it up in the vegan section of its online store, along with hotcakes and margarine—great for lazy mornings. Check out the English information about the products here.

9. Karuna

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One of the OGs in Japan’s vegan food scene, Karuna serves up all your nostalgic Japanese favorites—reinvented in a plant-based way. From juicy soy hamburger steaks and crispy karaage to hearty curry and faux seafood, their lineup makes it easy to whip up comfort food at home without compromising your values (or flavor).

10. Marugoto Vegan

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Stylish, curated and 100% plant-based, Marugoto Vegan is a treasure trove for the conscious shopper. Stock up on everything from dairy-free cheese and mock meats to gluten-free sweets, Japanese-style vegan ramen, and even chic reusable kitchenware. Perfect for filling both your pantry and your Pinterest board.

For all your vegetable shopping needs, check out Get Your Veg Fix In Tokyo With These Vegetable Delivery Boxes.

Does anything look tempting? Do you have any other online vegan food shops you’d recommend? Let us know in the comments!