Lectured on Vegan Catering at Fukuoka Prefecture Seminar

Fukuoka Prefecture is implementing a program to promote accommodations for diverse dietary needs, including vegetarian, vegan, and halal, among restaurants and lodging facilities within the prefecture. Continuing from the previous fiscal year, VegeProject Japan is participating in the program as an expert organization on vegetarian and vegan accommodations.

On August 6, 2026, the seminar “Learning with Experts and Chefs: The Basics of Vegetarian, Vegan, and Muslim Accommodations and Tips for Attracting Customers” was held in Kokura, Kitakyushu. At the seminar, Haruko Kawano, Representative Director of VegeProject Japan, gave a lecture on vegetarian and vegan accommodations. In addition to explaining the basics, she covered trends in Japan and overseas, examples of initiatives, practical approaches, and key points for attracting customers and PR.

The session on accommodating Muslim customers was led by Tomohiro Sakuma, Representative Director of the Japan Halal Association. Following the lectures, three kinds of vegetable sushi prepared by vegetable sushi chef Ko Tanimizu were served as a tasting of vegan cuisine.

The program also includes an individual menu development support program. Restaurants, lodging facilities, and other businesses in Fukuoka Prefecture can receive individualized support from experts free of charge, with support available for approximately 20 businesses. Depending on the circumstances of each establishment, support is available for consultations, recipe development, introductions to ingredients and suppliers, creation of multilingual menus, promotion, and sharing information through social media. The Representative Director of VegeProject Japan is responsible for support related to vegetarian and vegan accommodations.

Individual Menu Development Support Program (Free of Charge)

Eligible businesses: Restaurants, lodging facilities, and other businesses in Fukuoka Prefecture (approximately 20 businesses)
Examples of support available:
・Comprehensive one-on-one advice and consultation from experts
・Suggestions for recipes, ingredients, and suppliers
・Creation of multilingual menus
・Support for promotion and information sharing

Support period: From the time support is approved until the end of February 2027 ※Approximately three sessions per business
Cost: Free of charge

8/26 [Session 3] Learning from Hotel and Restaurant Case Studies: International Community Development and Dietary Diversity for the Future

The third seminar held as part of this program will take place from 2:00 p.m. on August 26. Vegan tonkotsu-style ramen, hamburgers, falafel, and banana bread are scheduled to be served.

Venue: 4th Floor, Keigo Shrine Office Building, 2-2-20 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City

For details and registration for the seminar, please see the link below.
https://www.pref.fukuoka.lg.jp/contents/syokunotayousei2026.html

Businesses in Fukuoka Prefecture are encouraged to take advantage of this program to advance their vegetarian and vegan accommodations.

The official flyer is available here, and information about last year’s program is available here.