By Brittany Zerr

During my trip to Japan, I visited beautiful gardens, hiked mountains, explored cities, and of course, ate delicious food. Japan is known for its amazing sushi and sashimi, but they have so much more to offer! As someone who isn’t a huge seafood fan, I want to show you that it is possible to survive in Japan very easily without eating fish. (And not just survive, but be stuffed 24/7.)

Important: If you have an allergy, always ask the restaurant to ensure that your meal does not contain seafood or shellfish. If you don't speak fluent Japanese, an allergy card can help you communicate with staff.

Vending Machines

Vending machines are probably one of the first things you’ll see when you arrive in Japan. With a variety of hot or cold drinks, Japan’s vending machines are something I envy. They’re conveniently located and are never out-of-stock. Whether you want pop, hot coffee, green tea, or my favourite, Pocari Sweat, you won’t have to walk far until you find a vending machine with what you want. They also have ice cream vending machines — it's wonderful!