Oops! Japan #41 — Gluten-Free in Japan Why It’s Not Just About Bread

 Oops! Japan #41 — Gluten-Free in Japan


Why It’s Not Just About Bread


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Traveling gluten-free in Japan? Be prepared — it’s trickier than you might expect.


While rice is a staple in Japanese cuisine, gluten is hidden everywhere — in soy sauce, tempura batter, miso, ramen noodles, and even fried rice. Restaurants rarely label menus with allergy info, and many staff don’t fully understand what “gluten-free” means.


Tips for gluten-free survival in Japan:

• Bring your own gluten-free soy sauce. (Small travel-size bottles work best!)

• Learn a few Japanese phrases like 「グルテンを食べられません」(I can’t eat gluten).

• Visit gluten-free specialty spots.

→ Example: Little Bird Café in Yoyogi-Uehara, Tokyo — fully gluten-free and English-friendly.

• Check apps and blogs for updated GF restaurant lists.


One traveler shared:


“Even plain grilled fish came with soy sauce I didn’t expect. After that, I carried my own.”


Gluten is sneaky in Japan. With the right tools and mindset, you can enjoy the country safely — but spontaneity? That’s the real challenge.


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🇯🇵 日本語の補足：


日本でグルテンフリーの食事をするのは意外と難しいです。醤油や味噌にグルテンが含まれているため、見えないところで摂取してしまうことも。

特に飲食店では「グルテンフリー対応」が一般的ではなく、誤解されやすいです。


✅ 対策：

• 小さなグルテンフリー醤油を持参する

• 対応店（例：代々木上原の「Little Bird」）を事前に調べる

• アレルギーカードや翻訳アプリを活用する


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