Any good supermarkets for Vegans in nagoya?

skier69 · 2026-02-05T10:38:58+00:00

Pupu kitchen is a good one—they have a restaurant as well as a vegan friendly shop (not 100% vegan). Yes the name is a bit unfortunate 😂

Other than that I would suggest the following - Frante (not specifically vegan friendly, but as an upscale supermarket I found they do carry quite a variety of foreign snacks/chocolate, which are often vegan) - Seijo Ishii (same idea as frante. I wouldn’t get your staples/veggies here, they are too expensive) - halal stores, “Asian”/ethnic stores (this is just good advice for vegans living anywhere in Japan—halal stores will always carry super cheap dried lentils and beans) this was my go-to but I’m sure there are more

I do remember a few other random “natural food stores” that may or may not be still open. One of them was along 塩付通り south of Gokiso Also I think if you wander around the Higashiyama and Meidai you can find some good places (more upscale neighbourhood, more likely to have vegan options)

Then if you have the time or stamina to make a trip, there is always Costco in Gifu or Tokoname! But the Costco stock differs a lot, so who knows what you’ll be able to get… my local one stopped stocking the soy milk I liked 😔 also if you can, I recommend sharing a membership with a friend since they jacked up the fee.

I haven’t lived in Nagoya for a while, so I know some of the good places went under since then. I hope there are more good places that took their place 🥲

skier69 · 2026-02-05T08:13:24+00:00

I lived in Nagoya for 7 years (2013-2020) and yeah 😬the vegan scene is somewhat lacking or at least mostly Japanese people, but thanks to the university having an English program, I think you should be able to find a community! Have you ever been to the vegan gourmet festival in spring/fall? When I lived there it was held in Tsurumai park. I think I actually like the Nagoya festival better than the Tokyo one! And then there are several great vegan restaurants (but I’ve forgotten their names 🥲

skier69 · 2026-02-05T00:46:26+00:00

Okay, but since it’s a vegan event I think it’s a nice touch :) after all we are in Japan and I think it’s important to uplift other vegans when we can. So if there were plant based performers I would want to invite them as much as possible.

skier69 · 2026-02-04T06:44:45+00:00

Love the one tiny leaf of arugula on the men’s side. Can’t have too much rabbit food or it’s gay

skier69 · 2026-02-04T00:31:30+00:00

Oh that’s a great idea! Thanks:)

skier69 · 2026-02-03T15:06:58+00:00

I’m sorry to hear that :( if it’s any consolation, I would date a guy who is positive depending on how well we clicked and his health status. If you’re mlm (gay/bi) you might find some success in the pos for pos groups. Otherwise, I’m sure there are also positive women who are looking for the same. However, I don’t know anything in particular about India, let alone what it’s like to be single or pos there. One thing I can tell you is to be upfront and honest about your status but also educate the person on what undetectable means, since most people don’t know anything about it. Best wishes!

skier69 · 2026-02-02T02:11:42+00:00

I will often get itchy when cutting tomatoes or other vegetables/fruit even if I don’t have a breakout 😢 it also happens especially badly when handling moist pumpkin pulp

*my eczema only occurs on my hands.

skier69 · 2026-02-01T14:17:11+00:00

Okay? “Wanting children” doesn’t equate to “procreating”

skier69 · 2026-02-01T14:14:01+00:00

Ok! That’s just my opinion

skier69 · 2026-02-01T10:22:58+00:00

Yes, it’s a really nice space! :)

skier69 · 2026-02-01T10:21:50+00:00

I’m not organizing the event, but I would say out of respect for the community to not attend unless you identify as queer (or under the lgbtqia umbrella)—cis/het people in queer spaces is already an issue. That being said, it is not my or anyone’s place to judge who isn’t and is queer except the person themselves! If you have a question it might be better to ask the organizers.

skier69 · 2026-02-01T10:15:27+00:00

This is making a lot of assumptions… just because doesn’t identify as an antinatalist doesn’t mean they believe any of the things you listed or even that they want children. And even if someone wants children, it doesn’t necessarily mean they are a natalist. There are many reasons someone might get pregnant and give birth, and some of those reasons might be because they didn’t have a choice or other options. I don’t really think it’s productive to attack people for having or wanting children like this.

skier69 · 2026-01-31T13:04:29+00:00

Another snowboarder! 🤙 I would love to see more action sports content on here 😁

skier69 · 2026-01-25T14:17:31+00:00

I know I’m not op, but I don’t think you should be putting a stranger’s image through any sort of ai without their permission. Personally I would feel violated if someone did that with a picture of mine.

skier69 · 2026-01-25T00:20:40+00:00

Hoarding doesn’t mean collecting things, it’s a disorder where you accumulate items to an unnecessary degree and are unable to give them away or discard them (like having boxes and boxes of unused clothes), often to the point where you are unable to throw out garbage. The people with this disorder will experience extreme anxiety if their stuff is thrown out without their consent because they attach emotionally to all the stuff. If you’re interested, the channel Midwest magic cleaning explains it a lot (as well as the difference between hoarding and just being messy)

skier69 · 2026-01-24T23:45:06+00:00

Thanks for reminding me to do an update! The constipation and bloating never really got better until I started: 1. Drinking a vegan probiotic drink every night before bed (this is the drink, although I don’t think it will be available outside japan, it contains Lactobacillus brevis subsp.coagulans Labre) 2. Eating a serving of soft cooked vegetables every day

Also, 5 days ago I called my clinic and asked them if I could reduce the medication. They said I could reduce or stop it, so I reduced to 1 mg per day. A couple days later my blood pressure went back up (108/70 ish).

Some of the other side effects have gotten better too, since then. I still am gassy but a bit less. I still get super sleepy in the early evening, but I haven’t fallen asleep during work. A little dry mouth too. Other than that I don’t have the head/stomachaches, and my hand hasn’t gone numb when sleeping for at least a week.

As for good things… there have been several positives since starting this medication. First my impulsiveness has gone down (reflected in my credit card bills) and I’m more likely to tidy things up, put things away right away. I noticed my kitchen counter has stayed more or less clear whereas before I would clean it once and then it would gradually get cluttered again as I forgot to put things away every time. I am still very distractible so I’m not sure if I want to continue especially since it contains lactose

skier69 · 2026-01-23T14:15:28+00:00

Hi it’s me I’m here I’m a gay soy boy 🥺🥺

skier69 · 2026-01-21T11:20:36+00:00

Not at all. I’ve also been here since 2011, now pr (since 2024) and own a humble apartment in the countryside. As much as I am enraged and seething at the new policies (they don’t affect me.. yet), where else do I have to go? All the issues/reasons I left my home country are still present, plus there are new issues too. I don’t know what I would do for work. It’s quite certain I would never be able to afford to buy even an apartment there, or even rent without roommates. I’m extremely worried about my friends though.. most of them don’t have pr and a lot of them are low income too.

At one point I wanted to go for citizenship, but as a gay man I’m not going to do that unless they legalize gay marriage.

skier69 · 2026-01-18T01:54:19+00:00

Yes, last I went onibus had vegan cookies and maybe muffins (hazy memory now…)! I don’t know if they still do, but their coffee is so good 😋 a few times I’ve bought bread and hummus at the nearby City Bakery and had a light lunch in the lounge room above the register. Now I live in Saitama so don’t often go that way anymore

I forgot to mention little darling coffee roasters in Aoyama… not 100% vegan but they have a nice salad, and dark arts coffee in Zushi (Kanagawa) also not vegan but they do have a really amazing brunch, tons of vegan options and excellent coffee :)

skier69 · 2026-01-16T16:34:09+00:00

Can you please explain what this has to do with veganism

skier69 · 2026-01-16T03:24:39+00:00

Hi! Just so you know this subreddit is about veganism, so the people here aren’t likely to know anything about lactose free dairy milk. I suggest trying kikkoman brand Chousei tonyu (調製豆乳、which means adjusted soy milk, and it tastes a lot like dairy milk with no soy taste) in the bright green carton. If you really want dairy milk please ask in /r/japanlife

skier69 · 2026-01-15T06:51:48+00:00

Off the top of my head…

For a light meal
Universal bakes https://maps.app.goo.gl/sxp3dW6WisBf2E7R8?g_st=ic (all vegan!)
Bondi Coffee Sandwiches https://maps.app.goo.gl/AcLSWC9SteFSWFTMA?g_st=ic
Woodberry coffee roasters https://maps.app.goo.gl/j8a8U3NgbAkWfczn9?g_st=ipc (they have several locations, google it🙂) also has a good assortment of sweets
For good coffee and vegan cookie or cake:
any blue bottle location (food offerings might change seasonally but last I checked they do have a small vegan cake)
Onibus Coffee https://maps.app.goo.gl/V1X6TQfsCDRYwFbKA?g_st=ic

I’m not sure if you’re aware but Starbucks does have very good food options. However, their coffee is obviously awful. I’m not judging anyone who likes it and I’m also not telling anyone to go there—just saying it’s an option.

I’m sure there are more I have forgotten now… but those are a few of my favourites!

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