As part of our efforts to increase vegetarian, vegan, and plant-based options, VegeProject Japan collaborates with businesses in the industry through initiatives such as vegan certification and organizing vegan-focused areas at business exhibitions.
The Hotel & Restaurant Show & FOODEX JAPAN in Kansai 2025 will be held from Wednesday, July 23 to Friday, July 25, 2025. This is the largest hospitality and international food exhibition in the Kansai region.
Following last year’s participation, our organization will again set up the VegeProject Zone, a dedicated area featuring vegan and plant-based products made without animal-derived ingredients.
On Thursday, July 24, Chef Naoki Kurakata from Rihga Royal Hotel Osaka, who oversees their vegan course menu, will hold a live cooking demonstration using ingredients showcased in the VegeProject Zone.
VegeProject Zone: Specializing in Vegan Products
In this zone, our certified vegan partners and others will jointly exhibit their vegan offerings.
You’ll be able to sample a wide range of vegan products, including plant-based alternatives to meat, mentaiko (seasoned cod roe), and tuna; vegan soups inspired by tonkotsu and tantanmen; snacks and baked goods made without eggs or dairy; gelatin-free gummies; deep-fried wheat gluten (a traditional Japanese food); sauces; jams; and more.
We encourage restaurant and hospitality professionals, buyers, and those exploring the vegan/plant-based/inbound market or considering vegan certification to visit the VegeProject Zone.
Scene from last year’s VegeProject Zone
Exhibition Location: FOODEX JAPAN K5-S1 (INTEX Osaka, Hall 5)
Co-exhibiting Companies (in alphabetical order):
Agroludens Inc. (Keema curry and rice syrup made from rice and koji)
Aljas World Inc. (Sauces and jams made from organic ingredients)
Cubalah International Foods Ltd. (Vegan gummies)
Karuna Inc. (Seafood and meat alternatives)
Lapin Inc. (Energy bars, biscuits, vegan pizza)
Maruzen Food Industry Co., Ltd. (Vegan tonkotsu and tantanmen-style soups)
Meissen Fine Food Inc. (Meat alternatives)
HealthyTOKYO (Vegan muffins, CBD products)
Shochiku-en Inc. (Gluten-free baked goods and cake sheets)
Vita Glory Inc. (Vegan ham)
Xiang He Jia Biotechnology (Tempeh-based products)
Yamagataya Shoten Co., Ltd. (Sendai-fu: deep-fried wheat gluten)
We will also have our own booth to showcase our vegan-related initiatives, including certification, collaborations with municipalities, corporations, and universities.
【New Vegan Menu Proposals by a Renowned Chef and Expert】Cooking Demo, Ingredient Highlights, and Talk Session
On Thursday, July 24, Chef Naoki Kurakata of Rihga Royal Hotel Osaka will conduct a live cooking demonstration.
He will propose new vegan menu ideas using ingredients showcased in the VegeProject Zone. Haruko Kawano, our representative, will act as the facilitator and ask the chef about his ideas and tips for creating vegan dishes.
Tastings of vegan sweets and sauces are also planned.
This is a practical session for anyone interested in vegan and plant-based options. Be sure to attend!
Date & Time: Thursday, July 24, 12:00–12:30
Venue: FOODEX Demonstration Stage (INTEX Osaka, Hall 5)
Admission: Free
Seminar Details: https://www.jma.or.jp/hoteres-osaka/semi\_foodex\_demo2025.php](https://www.jma.or.jp/hoteres-osaka/semi_foodex_demo2025.php
How to Participate
Please complete the “Advance Visitor Registration” via the link below before attending (free admission). *Business visitors only.*
https://www.ult-thunder.jp/kansai-exhibition-2025/visitor/fill-1
After completing the “Advance Visitor Registration” (here), go to the link below, select “Thursday, July 24,” click “Apply to Participate” for the seminar, then press the “Go to Confirmation Page” button. *Business visitors only.*
https://www.ult-thunder.jp/kansai-exhibition-2025/visitor/mypage/seminar_form
Event Overview: Hotel & Restaurant Show & FOODEX JAPAN in Kansai 2025
Dates: Wednesday, July 23 – Friday, July 25, 2025
Hours: 10:00–17:00 daily (until 16:30 on the final day)
Venue: INTEX Osaka
Admission: Free
Pre-registration: Register here
Please confirm eligible visitor criteria on the official website. Individuals who are not business visitors, general public, students, children under 16, or those accompanied by children are not permitted to enter.
Official Website: https://www.jma.or.jp/hoteres-osaka/
Organizers:
Japan Management Association / Japan Hotel Association / Japan Ryokan Association / Japan Restaurant Association / Japan Association of International Hospitality Facilities (JAFI)
