Supporting Government and Community Initiatives
As specialists in vegan and vegetarian catering, VegeProject participates in and supports initiatives led by national government agencies, local governments, and communities.
Examples of Collaboration on
Vegan and Vegetarian Projects
Supervision and hands-on support to
government and community projects
Seminars and workshops
Planning and supporting tasting and
networking events for businesses
One-on-one advisory for local
businesses
Supervising the production of recipe
books, maps, and other materials
Social media and online PR support
Defining vegetarian and vegan
project standards
Supporting surveys targeting vegetarian
and vegan individuals
Introducing and matching vegan
and vegetarian ingredients
Examples of Achievements
Below are some examples of our work with government bodies and communities.
View all achievements, including our work with businesses and universities, here.
Other Regional Achievements
Hiroshima Convention & Visitors Bureau, Shizuoka Prefecture, Shizuoka City, Nagoya Convention & Visitors Bureau, Toyama Prefecture, Gifu Prefecture, Okinawa Prefecture, Chiyoda City, Kagoshima Prefecture Shimizu area, Hirakawa City, Aomori Prefecture, and others
Benefits of Providing
Vegetarian and Vegan Options
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Strengthens Inbound Tourism Readiness
According to the Japan Tourism Agency, around 5% of international visitors are vegetarian or vegan, and their annual food expenditure is estimated at 60.9 billion JPY.
Providing options can create purchasing opportunities and give travelers a reason to choose the region. -
Helps Promote Local Appeal
By featuring vegetarian- and vegan-friendly restaurants and products, a region can present its appeal from a new angle.
Vegetarian and vegan cuisine can be promoted as a tourism resource. -
Can Also Be Part of Sustainability Initiatives
Plant-based foods have a lower environmental impact than animal-derived foods.
In the Netherlands, Denmark, Taiwan, and other countries, plant-based diets are being promoted as part of sustainability policies.
VegeProject supports
vegan, vegetarian and plant-based initiatives.