When thinking of Japanese cuisine, people quickly think of tuna, Wagyu beef, yakitori, and sushi with salmon or other fish. Tim Anderson, the expert on Japanese cuisine, shows that Japanese cuisine fundamentally includes many plant-based dishes and that vegetarian recipes can easily be transformed into plant-based ones by replacing one or two ingredients. Discover the versatility of the vegan Japanese kitchen with Vegan JapanEasy: a plate full of umami! Start with the basics and build a good pantry and make your own vegan Japanese mayonnaise. Use essential flavorings like mushrooms, miso, dashi, tofu, and more for the most delicious light snacks, ramen, noodle, and rice dishes. Make gyoza with a filling of kimchi and tofu or mushrooms with bamboo shoots. Serve ramen with dashi, vegetables, mushrooms, and fried tofu or make your own Japanese pickles. Toast with a sake mojito with watermelon and enjoy the vegan Japanese cuisine.