Food | Nov 29

Veganism on the rise among health-conscious in Japan

TOKYO, Nov 29 (Japan Times) - Vegans in Japan are finding life much easier with a wide variety of foods to choose from, including specialty items such as “pork bone” ramen and even “cheesecake.”

Behind the trend is a growing health awareness among people who want to avoid high-fat foods and advances in veganism technology in producing meat alternatives. ...continue reading


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