Vegan festivals have been spreading all around Japan in the last years. The vegan scene might not seem as big but they certainly love to gather around some good food and other vegan goodies. Many of the vegan festivals in Japan are even hold twice a year! A few areas are still missing on the map of vegan festivals in Japan but the number is increasing nearly every year.
This article will continuously be updated as new dates are announced for 2019.
April
Tokyo Vegan Gourmet Festival
Date: 2019/04/21 (Sun)
Time: 10:00-16:00
Location: Kiba Park Event Space
〒135-0023, 4 Chome-5-14 Hirano, Koto, Tokyo 135-0023
The Vegan Gourmet Festivals are happening all around the country, but the one in Japan’s capital is the largest with more than 70 vendors.
Okinawa Vegan Food Fest
Date: 2019/04/27 (Sat)
Time: 11:00-16:00
Location: Ginowan Marina Park
〒901-2227 Okinawa-ken, Ginowan-shi, Uchidomari
Fancy some beach time and vegan food? Come to Okinawa and enjoy both at the vegan festival in Okinawa.
Ethical Vegan Fest Osaka
Date: April
Time: TBA
Location: TBA
The Ethical Vegan Fest in Osaka is a must for Kansai residents. From Western burger to Japanese bento – you’ll find a bit of everything here.
Vegan Fest Toyama
Date: mid/late April
Time: TBA
Location: TBA
One of the smaller festivals in Japan that is organized by an active community though.
Check it out if you’re nearby!
Vege&Fork Market Kawasaki
Date: late April
Time: TBA
Location: Asao Kankyo Center
〒215-0021 Kanagawa-ken, Kawasaki-shi, Asao-ku, Kamiasao 6 Chome−15−1
A vegan festival in Tokyo’s little sister Kawasaki. Happening twice a year
May
Nagoya Vegan Gourmet Festival
Date: 2019/05/05 (Sun)
Time: 10:00-16:00
Location: Tsurumai Park
〒466-0064 Aichi-ken, Nagoya-shi, Shōwa-ku, 1 Chome-1 Tsurumai
Twice a year Nagoya’s Tsurumai Park is turned into a vegan paradise. Eat great food or try some yoga.
July
Vegan Forest
Date: late July
Time: TBA
Location: Hokuto, Yamanashi Prefecture
A festival in the middle of nature? Come to Hokuto and experience the vegan lifestyle!
September
Tokyo Vegan Gourmet Festival
Date: 2019/09/29 (Sun)
Time: 10:00-16:00
Location: Kiba Park Event Space
〒135-0023 Tokyo, Koto, 4 Chome-5-14 Hirano
The second annual edition of the popular Tokyo Vegan Gourmet Festival. Don’t miss it!
October
Tokyo Vegefood Festa
Date: mid/late October
Time: TBA
Location: Keyaki Street in Yoyogi Park
〒150-0041 Tokyo, Shibuya, 1 Chome-5-11 Jinnan
Another vegan festival in Tokyo? Yes, this is no mistake! Tokyo is celebrating vegan life on many occasions.
Vegan Fest Toyama
Date: mid/late October
Time: TBA
Location: TBA
Second annual edition of the Toyama Vegan Fest.
Ethical Vegan Fest Osaka
Date: Late October
Time: TBA
Location: TBA
Second annual edition of the Ethical Vegan Fest Osaka.
Nagoya Vegan Gourmet Festival
Date: 2019/10/20 (Sun)
Time: 10:00-16:00
Location: Tsurumai Park
〒466-0064 Aichi-ken, Nagoya-shi, Shōwa-ku, 1 Chome-1 Tsurumai
Second annual edition of the Nagoya Vegan Gourmet Festival.
Vegan Fest Fukuoka
Date: mid-October
Time: TBA
Location: TBA
Local vendors from all over Kyushu come to gather at the Fukuoka Vegan Fest.
November
Vege&Fork Market Kawasaki
Date: early November
Time: TBA
Location: Asao Kankyo Center
〒215-0021 Kanagawa-ken, Kawasaki-shi, Asao-ku, Kamiasao 6 Chome−15−1
Second annual edition of the Vege&Fork Market Kawasaki.
Kyushu Vegan Fest (in Fukuoka)
Date: mid-November
Time: TBA
Location: TBA
Another festival in Fukuoka right away? That’s right! Here’s another chance to grab some great food or shop for fashion and cosmetics.
Kyoto Vegan Gourmet Festival
Date: early November
Time: TBA
Location: TBA
Kyoto is the vegan capital of Japan! No wonder that it has it’s own edition of the Vegan Gourmet Festival.
Okinawa Vegan Food Fest
Date: early November
Time: TBA
Location: TBA
Even though the rest of Japan starts to get cold and gloomy you can still enjoy the sunshine in Okinawa while having some delicious vegan food.
