Achievements
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Highlights
Achievements
September 2026
August 2026
- 26 Spoke at the Seminar on Food Inclusivity (Basics of Veganism & Vegetarianism) hosted by Akita Prefecture for local food business operators
- 6 Spoke at Fukuoka Prefecture's Seminar on the Fundamentals of Vegetarian, Vegan and Muslim-Friendly Services and Customer Attraction
- 5 Supported the Development of Vegetarian Versions of Local Dishes at Ehime University
- 5 Spoke at a Vegetarian and Vegan Services Seminar Hosted by the Matsuyama Convention & Visitors Bureau
- 3 Vegan Menu Launched at the Tokyo Kita City Hall Cafeteria
July 2026
June 2026
April 2026
- 24 Spoke about Vegan Food and Provided Tastings at an NTT Workers Union Kansai Branch Event
- 20 Supported a Chugoku Region Study on Communicating Food Inclusivity; VegeProject Japan's Initiatives Featured
- 15 Coordinated a Vegan Food Area and Spoke at Premium Food Show 2026
- 9 Gave a Lecture on Veganism for the Future Food Co-Creation Innovation Project at the Graduate School of Project Design
March 2026
- 31 Participated as a Vegetarian and Vegan Services Expert in the Miyagi Food-Inclusive Tourism Promotion Council
- 31 Interview with VegeProject Japan's Representative on Food Inclusivity and Vegan Services in MICE Published
- 26 Spoke and Exhibited Vegan Foods at the Food Inclusivity Promotion Roundtable General Meeting
- 16 Presented Results from Individual Business Visits and Newly Developed Vegan Menus at the Miyagi Food-Inclusive Tourism Promotion Council
- 13 Fukuoka City Guide to Vegetarian- and Vegan-Friendly Restaurants Completed
- 11 Tokyo Vegan & Vegetarian Restaurant Guidebook Produced by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and TCVB, Supervised by VegeProject Japan, Released (2026)
- 2 Provided On-Site Advice to Businesses for the Miyagi Food-Inclusive Tourism Promotion Council
February 2026
January 2026
December 2025
November 2025
October 2025
- 31 Spoke at FOOD WEEK KOREA in Seoul
- 19 Provided a Vegan Quiz at an Event Hosted by Kameoka City's Agriculture and Forestry Promotion Division
- 18 Exhibited and Taught a Visiting Class on Veganism at an Elementary School Environmental Fair in Kita City
- 10 Japan's First Vegan-Certified Catering Buffet Launched
- 1 Vegan-Certified Ingredients and VegeProject Japan's Initiatives Featured in an NHK Vegan Special
September 2025
- 30 Conducted Interviews with Vegetarian and Vegan Communities for the Miyagi Food-Inclusive Tourism Promotion Council
- 26 Mutual Recognition Established with the Korea Vegan Certification Institute (KVCS)
- 23 Held a Seminar and Tasting to Propose Vegan Menu Items for Children's Cafeterias, Senior Cafeterias, School Lunches and More
- 4 Participated as an Expert in Fukuoka Prefecture's Food Inclusivity: Ramen and Sweets Seminar
August 2025
July 2025
June 2025
May 2025
April 2025
- 28 VegeProject Japan and Premium Food Show Coverage Featured in The Japan Food Journal
- 19 [Vegan-Certified Product] Shinshin's Long Shelf Life Fukujinzuke Won the Grand Prize at Tsukemono Grand Prix 2025
- 15 Coordinated a Vegan Area and Spoke at Premium Food Show 2025
- 11 Interview with VegeProject Japan's Representative Featured in The Mainichi Shimbun's 'Ronten: To New Members of the Workforce'
- 4 VegeProject Vegan Certification Mark Used at QBB's All-Vegan Restaurant at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai
March 2025
- 31 Participated in Fukuoka City's Food Inclusivity Initiative and Supported the Launch of EAT FUKUOKA
- 17 Contributed an Article on Local Government Vegan Services to the CLAIR Website
- 13 Attended the Food Inclusivity Promotion Roundtable General Meeting for Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai and Introduced Our Activities
- 10 Interview with VegeProject Japan's Representative Published in Area Walker
- 10 Tokyo Vegan & Vegetarian Restaurant Guidebook Supervised by VegeProject Japan Released (2025)
- 3 Presented Vegetarian and Vegan Case Studies and Spoke on Project Implementation at the Miyagi Food-Inclusive Tourism Promotion Council
February 2025
January 2025
December 2024
November 2024
October 2024
- 30 Supported a Tokyo Metropolitan Government Exhibition and Seminar
- 25 VegeProject Japan's Representative Wins Grand Prize at JAPAN VEGAN AWARDS 2024
- 19 Exhibited at the Kita City Environmental Fair and Taught a Visiting Class at an Elementary School
- 18 Spoke at a Food Inclusivity Seminar on Vegetarian and Halal Services for Businesses in Gifu Prefecture
- 13 Introduced Veganism and Vegan-Certified Products at Taito City's Fukushi Tsunagari Festa 2024
- 9 Spoke at an International Vegan Summit in Hanoi
- 3 Operated a Vegan Area at Organic EXPO and Joined Former Diet Member Keijin Horikoshi for a Seminar Discussion
- 2 Participated as a Vegetarian and Vegan Services Expert in a Tokyo Metropolitan Government Initiative
September 2024
August 2024
July 2024
June 2024
- 28 Introduced Vegan Food at Kameoka City's Booth at Organic EXPO Kyoto
- 17 Exhibited at a Food and Tourism Business Event Hosted by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and TCVB
- 9 Facilitated Vegan Catering at International Yoga Day Event
- 1 Interview with VegeProject Japan's Representative About Veganism Featured in Therapist Magazine
May 2024
April 2024
March 2024
February 2024
January 2024
- 30 Released VegeProject Japan's 10th Anniversary Video
- 30 Introduced the Vegan Certification Mark at an Exhibition at Kawachinagano City Hall
- 30 Joined a Panel at the MAFF Food Tech Public-Private Council
- 25 Participated in the Food Inclusivity Promotion Roundtable General Meeting for Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai and Introduced our Activities
- 23 Supported a Tokyo Metropolitan Government Vegan Services Training Held at Tokyo Station Hotel
- 18 Participated in and Spoke at a Vegan Seminar and Tasting for Mori Trust Hotels & Resorts
- 17 [Vegan-Certified Products] Hand Soap, Body Wash, Facial Cleanser, Toner and Personal Care Products
- 6 VegeProject Japan's Activities Featured in The Nikkei
December 2023
- 28 Tokyo VegeMap 2023–2024 Featured in The Nikkei
- 22 Released Tokyo VegeMap 2023–2024 Featuring Vegan-Friendly Restaurants in Tokyo
- 22 Held a Party Marking VegeProject's 10th Anniversary and the Release of the Third Tokyo VegeMap
- 13 Supported a Vegan Sweets Class Hosted by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government
November 2023
October 2023
- 24 Supported a Tokyo Metropolitan Government Business Matching Event Featuring Tastings and Networking
- 21 Supported the Presentation of Vegan Food at the University of Tokyo Homecoming Day
- 8 Spoke at an International Vegan Summit in Malaysia
- 6 Contributed a Column on Veganism to Food Culture Magazine RiCE
- 6 Exhibited at Therapy World 2023, a Comprehensive Therapy Exhibition Including Food Therapy
- 3 Spoke at AJESTHE BEAUTY FESTIVAL 2023 Hosted by the Japan Esthetic Association
September 2023
July 2023
June 2023
May 2023
March 2023
- 31 Interview with VegeProject Japan's Representative Published in the March 2023 Issue of Food Chemical Monthly
- 31 Tokyo Vegan & Vegetarian Restaurant Guidebook Supervised by VegeProject Japan Released (2023)
- 31 VegeProject Japan's Activities Featured in Children's Book Want to Know! Carbon Neutrality: What We Can Do for a Decarbonized Society
- 31 Lecture Content Featured in the Tohoku Farm-Stay Knowledge Collection
- 31 Served as a Vegetarian and Vegan Services Expert and Provided Advisory Support Through a Tokyo Government Initiative
- 26 VegeProject Japan's Activities Featured in a Kyoto City Community Activity Center Publication
- 17 [Vegan-Certified Products] Retort Hayashi Sauce, Dressings, Plant-Based Butter and Lard, and More Across a Growing Range of Categories
- 16 Interview and Comments from VegeProject Japan's Representative Aired on TBS Radio's Morimoto Takeo Stand-by!
February 2023
- 25 VegeMap Featured in Nihon Gaishoku Shimbun's Plant-Based Food Special
- 21 Spoke on Vegetarian and Vegan Services for Aomori Farm-Stay Businesses in a Tohoku Regional Agricultural Administration Office Project
- 20 Vegan-Certified Products and Certification Mark Featured in Tokyo Shimbun's News A to Z Special on Alternative Foods
- 8 VegeProject Zone and Seminar at Health & Wellness Japan 2023
January 2023
December 2022
- 21 Spoke at Tohoku University on the Theme 'Can Vegetarian Diets Help Solve Environmental Problems?'
- 16 Delivered a Special Lecture on Incorporating Veganism into Everyday Life at THERAPY WORLD Tokyo 2022
- 12 Gave a Lecture on Plant-Based Food and Sustainability at Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST)
November 2022
- 9 Spoke at CAFERES JAPAN Nagoya
- 4 Lecture at the University of Tokyo: Soy Meat? Cultivated Meat? New Meat and a Sustainable Future
- 4 Spoke on Vegan and Plant-Based Food at the University of Tokyo
- 1 [Vegan-Certified Products] New Products from Rohto Pharmaceutical, Nippn, Asahico and Other Major and Long-Established Companies
October 2022
September 2022
August 2022
July 2022
- 20 Spoke at Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU) on 'How Can Japan Adopt More Plant-Based Options?'
- 15 Spoke on the Environment, Food and Plant-Based Diets at Osaka University's Toyonaka Campus
- 13 Exhibited at the Junior Chamber International Tokyo July Meeting
- 12 Spoke on Plant-Based Lifestyles at Chiba University of Commerce's International Square
- 4 [Vegan-Certified Products] Nakamuraya Keema Curry, Nippn Yokubari Plate, Ten Kagome Products and more
June 2022
May 2022
- 31 Shochikuen Cafe × VegeProject Pop-Up Store Opened at Marui Kinshicho
- 18 Delivered a Keynote Address at ifia/HFE JAPAN 2022
- 16 Delivered a Special Lecture at the University of Niigata Prefecture on Vegetarianism, Veganism and Opportunities in Japanese Cuisine
- 2 Helped Add Vegan-Friendly Restaurants to Taito City's Tourist Map
April 2022
- 23 Led an Online Class Hosted by Long-Established Ishikawa Confectioner Yukimatsu Kyokushodo
- 19 Spoke at a Plant-Based Study Session for Media Hosted by Heinz Japan
- 15 [Vegan-Certified Products] New Products Available at Supermarkets and Convenience Stores
- 13 Coordinated a Vegan Area and Spoke on the Vegan and Plant-Based Market at Premium Food Show 2022
March 2022
- 31 Supported a Vegan and Vegetarian Guidebook Produced by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and TCVB
- 29 VegeProject Japan's Representative Appeared as an Expert in a Vegan Wagashi Feature on Hokuriku Broadcasting's Reosta
- 28 VegeProject Japan and Veganism Featured in the May Issue of MORE
- 22 VegeProject Japan's Representative Appeared on FM Aichi's Brother presents Music Earth
- 3 Led a Lecture on Vegan Sweets for Confectionery School Students
February 2022
January 2022
December 2021
November 2021
- 30 Participated in the Musashi Advocacy Fair at Musashi University
- 22 Vegan-Certified Soy Meat Served in Junior High School Lunches
- 20 Spoke at Animal Advocacy Conference Asia
- 17 Spoke at a ShareShima Seminar
- 9 Spoke at a Plant-Based Seminar Co-Hosted by the Government of Saskatchewan, Canada
- 5 Joined the International Fair Pricing of Food Campaign Directed at World Leaders
- 1 Participated in the Plant-Based Asia Summit as a Community Partner
October 2021
September 2021
- 29 LUSH Newsletter Introduced the Benefits of Veganism and VegeProject
- 28 [Vegan-Certified Products] Nippn Vegan Frozen Foods Prove Popular at FamilyMart
- 16 First Vegan Area Held at Organic EXPO, Featuring Numerous Vegan-Certified Products
July 2021
June 2021
May 2021
- 31 [Vegan-Certified Products] Bags, Cosmetics, Leather Cream and Aromatherapy Products
- 31 Plant-Based Lunches Served at Shinjuku City Hall, Kita City Hall and JICA Tokyo for World Environment Day, with Support for a Vegan-Certified Retort Curry Launch
- 26 Presented at the Parliamentary League General Meeting on Promoting Vegetarian and Vegan-Related Policies
- 15 [Vegan-Certified Products] Chocolate, Frozen Gyoza, Tomato Soup and Ketchup
April 2021
- 24 Veganism and the Vegan Certification Mark Featured in Chunichi Children's Weekly
- 21 Coordinated a Vegan Exhibition Area and Spoke at Premium Food Show 2021
- 21 Supported the Creation of the First Vegan Area at Premium Food Show and Spoke at a Seminar
- 19 Vegan Restaurants Featured on Nippon TV's Hirunandesu!
- 15 Supervised Wording on Reducing Meat Consumption and Meat Free Monday for an Elementary School Library Book on Climate Action
- 12 Plant-Based Menus Launched at Shinjuku and Kita City Hall Cafeterias, Along with a Vegan-Certified Retort Curry
March 2021
- 31 Supported the Production of a Vegetarian Restaurant Guide by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and TCVB
- 31 Provided Vegetarian and Vegan Advisory Services Through a Tokyo Government Advisor Dispatch Program (FY2020)
- 21 Participated as an Expert in a Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Initiative on Vegetarian Services in Ikaho Onsen, Gunma
- 19 VegeProject Japan's Representative and Chef Yonezawa Spoke at a Food Inclusivity Seminar Hosted by Taito City
- 12 Introduced the Connection Between Veganism and the SDGs and Vegan-Certified Products at Omiya Marui's SDGs Fair 2021
- 9 Co-Hosted a Webinar with VALUES on Plant-Based Food Trends
- 9 [Vegan-Certified Products] Two New Products from Kagome
- 8 Provided Advice for a Vegan Cuisine Development Project in the Shimizu Area of Kirishima City, Kagoshima Prefecture
- 4 Held a Vegetarian and Vegan Services Workshop with Kagome Through a Tokyo Government Initiative
- 1 [Vegan-Certified Products] Oh'my Frozen Bolognese with Tofu-Based Meat
- 1 [Vegan-Certified Products] New Products from MD Holdings, Marusan-Ai and Nippn
February 2021
December 2020
November 2020
October 2020
September 2020
August 2020
July 2020
June 2020
May 2020
April 2020
March 2020
February 2020
January 2020
November 2019
October 2019
August 2019
July 2019
June 2019
- 26 VegeProject Japan's Representative Commented on Nippon TV's Sukkiri
- 24 VegeProject Japan's Representative Introduced 'How to Promote Veganism' on Fuji TV's Mezamashi TV
- 17 Ran a Campaign Marking the 10th Anniversary of Meat Free Monday UK
- 9 VegeProject Japan's Activities Featured in The Nikkei's Vegan Special
February 2019
December 2018
November 2018
October 2018
September 2018
June 2018
May 2018
April 2018
March 2018
February 2018
January 2018
December 2017
November 2017
- 23 Promoted and Sold Vegan Food at the Kyoto University Festival
- 11 Vegan Food Served at Kobe University Festival
- 11 Vegan Course Launched at All Tsuki no Shizuku Izakaya Locations on November 11, with an Opening-Day Vegetarian Gathering
- 10 VegeTime TV Episode 7 Released: A British Producer of Perfect Vegan Trips
October 2017
September 2017
August 2017
- 29 Kyoto VegeMap Featured in The Kyoto Shimbun
- 25 Kyoto VegeMap Launch Event Held
- 24 Interview with VegeProject Japan's Representative Published on the MFMAJ Website
- 18 Collaborative Lunch Event Held with the Cabinet Office Cafeteria
- 9 VegeTime TV Featured on Paul McCartney's Meat Free Monday Website
July 2017
- 31 VegeTime TV Episode 4 Released: Owner-Chef of a Vegan Restaurant
- 16 Exhibited at Veg Festa in Ueno Park
- 16 Held a Dinner and Filmed an Interview Video at Tudore Tranquility
- 15 VegeProject Launched at Kobe University
- 15 Delivered a Speech 'A Vegetarian Lifestyle Connected to the Future of the Planet' at a Slow Food Event
- 9 VegeProject Eco Bag Completed
June 2017
May 2017
April 2017
- 30 Conducted Official Meat Free Monday Outreach at Paul McCartney's Concert Venue
- 29 Vegetarian Izakaya Gathering Held in Nagoya
- 15 Held a Vegetarian Gathering Celebrating the Introduction of Vegetarian Menus at an Izakaya Chain
- 7 Vegetarian Course Introduced at an Izakaya Chain Advised by VegeProject Japan
- 7 Vegetarian Menu Developed with VegeProject Japan Featured in The Asahi Shimbun
- 5 Released VegeTime TV, Sharing Vegetarian Perspectives Through Interviews
March 2017
February 2017
January 2017
December 2016
November 2016
- 20 Exhibited at Kyoto Vegan Gourmet Festival
- 17 VegeProject Hitotsubashi University's Activities Featured in The Hitotsubashi Shimbun
- 6 Selected as a Finalist in a Tokyo Metropolitan Government Business Contest
October 2016
September 2016
June 2016
May 2016
April 2016
March 2016
February 2016
January 2016
November 2015
October 2015
June 2015
May 2015
April 2015
November 2013
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