Quick Guide: Know And Understand Food Allergies In Japan
Use this guide to make food shopping safer for those with allergies. Until only a few decades ago, there were no strict guidelines regarding food labels and allergies in Japan. In many cases, it was assumed that common sense directed food choices (given that you knew your allergies), thus oftentimes limiting people with allergies in a big way. Today, however, most restaurants as well as stores in Tokyo offer lists of their food/ingredients and can offer detailed explanations of what foods are allergy-safe from certain ingredients. The same can also be said for supermarkets. Most food products ...