Author: Sébastien Duval
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Vegan Mushroom Sandwich
I enjoyed a good vegan mushroom sandwich at Takao Veg Stand restaurant (Tokyo, Japan). Cooked before my eyes, this big-enough homemade vegan mushroom sandwich featured shimeji and king trumpet mushrooms, caramelized onions, lettuce, a dried tomato & nuts (cashew/almond/…) paste, and focaccia. Sizzling in a frying pan, with a pretty good texture!
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Takao Veg Stand
I just discovered Takao Veg Stand restaurant, founded in October 2025, while hiking near Mount Takao (Tokyo, Japan). Open from 08:00 and accessible on foot from Takao station and Takaosan-guchi station, it’s super convenient for lone & couple hikers desiring a fresh takeaway or quick dine-in. Small with only 3 indoor counter seats, it’s nevertheless…
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Mr. Farmer Tokyo Midtown Hibiya
I dined again at Mr. Farmer Tokyo Midtown Hibiya restaurant, before riding a train back home from Tokyo station. Open from lunch to dinner and at walking distance from the train station, Imperial Palace East Gardens and a statue of Godzilla, it’s convenient for lone & couples of tourists looking for a healthy takeaway or…
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Vegan Green Salad
I enjoyed a tasty vegan green salad at Mr Farmer Tokyo Midtown Hibiya restaurant (Tokyo, Japan). This copious vegan green salad with good texture featured avocado, green beans, broccoli, cucumber, lime, sprouts, and mixed leaves with Genovese dressing. Its recipe continuously changes to keep the ingredients seasonal.
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Vegan Gourmet Festival In Japan 🌿 World №6 & Asia №1
Did you know that the world’s №6 vegan festival is Japan Plant-Based Market Association‘s Vegan Gourmet Festival? Also Asia №1, it’s for you if you wonder about veganism, plant-based food diversity, and the vegan community in Japan. I loved it in Tokyo, savouring new dishes and reuniting with American & Taiwanese friends 🙂 Big thanks…
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My 46th Year 🎂 With Work-Life Balance
Building on the crisis-induced clarity acquired last year, my 46th year starts with 5-day birthday holidays. I celebrated today with a charming flower tea in Yokohama at Monkey-Magic Teahouse Chaso, appreciating our era of freedom and long healthy life in good company 🙂 I resumed meditation and played more with my cats (running & cooking…
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My 45th Year ⚖️ Work-Life Balance Crisis
Through a powerful realization about work-life balance midway, my 45th year was transformative beyond significant professional milestones. These achievements came at the expense of my well-being despite my peaceful environment in Japan but I already feel the positive impact of first intentional changes honouring both aspects of my life. A Pivotal Moment Of Clarity A…
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Japan’s Climate Crisis ⚠️ Reshaping The Nation
The worldwide climate crisis is profoundly reshaping Japan from daily life to cherished cultural traditions to vital food production. The dramatic transformations I witnessed here in 20+ years require attention & adaptation. This week, Japan reached 41.2℃ for the first time in recorded history, notably heated by the Foehn effect (Japan’s mountainousness worsened extreme heat…
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Miyoko Schinner’s Vegan Tours 🗺️ India, Japan, Tanzania in 2026
Vegan tourism & hospitality thrive with exclusive 2026 expeditions 🌿 I’m thrilled to announce the continued partnership of my company Japan Travel KK with Forbes-featured award-winning chef/entrepreneur Miyoko Schinner as she leads new tours in Asia & Africa. Having guided her lovely group during our first Japan vegan tour in 2025, I can attest to…
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Osaka Noh Festa 🎭 An Unprecedented Opportunity
Osaka Noh Festa, its exclusive backstage tour and last Noh-on-ship experience fascinatingly showcases the world of Noh to local and international audiences. Since summer, my Japan Travel colleagues and I support ticket sales for its 8 events in Tanimachi, Tenma-bashi, Tenma-tenjin, and Uemachi districts of Osaka city until October. May this campaign intrigue many and…