I became a vegan the summer of 2004 to overcome a health issue.

After going through a strict Macrobiotic phase for about 3 years, I’ve become a little more lax and eat some dairy and seafood when there are no vegan options.

Environmental and ethical causes of vegan diet came as an afterthought for me. They remain secondary in my list of reasons to stay vegan.

I relish vegan diet for its minimalist beauty and creativity.
I feel it’s a cutting-edge subculture with huge potential and relevance.
It gives focus, simplicity and mindfulness to my life.

In less lofty terms, I enjoy trying out vegan recipes at home, as well as finding vegan/vegetarian-friendly cafes and restaurants.

Since vegans and vegetarians are still very much a minority in Japan, sharing information is key to live a happy veg*n life.

I’ve been helped out a lot by online sources, and this web site is my overdue share.