Fukuoka City is advancing the “Fukuoka City Universal Food Promotion Project,” which helps local restaurants offer vegetarian, vegan, and Muslim-friendly options to promote Fukuoka’s unique food culture among vegan customers.
Activities include sharing information about Fukuoka City at events attended by vegetarian and vegan audiences, participating in trade shows for businesses, and expanding the number of vegan-friendly restaurants.
Our organization, VegeProject Japan, is actively supporting this project.
Fukuoka City booth at the Vegan Gourmet Festival
On September 29, 2024, at the “Tokyo Vegan Gourmet Festival 2024” in Kiba Park, Tokyo, businesses from Fukuoka City involved in vegan and plant-based initiatives set up a joint booth as part of Fukuoka City’s project.
VegeProject Japan coordinated the recruitment of participating businesses and arranged the distribution of vegan cookies at the booth. Participating businesses included Hakata Ippudo, KOSKO International Co., Ltd., SoyStories, and Little Stand.
The products sold by each participant were as follows:
・Ippudo Plant-based Ramen (2 servings), Shinshu Juwari Soba (2 servings) with plant-based broth
・Kombu noodles, Olive powder
・Vegan donuts, vegan dorayaki, vegan cookie set, vegan florentine, vegan financier
・Oatmeal “Bouya” Waffles
Vegan gluten-free cookies using our vegan certification were also distributed at the booth.
Vegan & Gluten-Free Cookies distributed at the Fukuoka City booth
The event attracted a lively crowd, including the general public and business owners from Japan and abroad. It offered an opportunity to enjoy vegan gourmet food and foster connections.
This event raised awareness about Fukuoka City’s vegan initiatives, marking a positive step forward. We look forward to the continued growth of these efforts.
