Roadmap

A 4-Step Strategy for Change

We start with Japan's biggest snack makers, then expand change across the whole industry and into foodservice.

Step 1
Currently active
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Priority targets
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Campaign phases
Overall progress Step 1 in progress
In progress
Next step
Future
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Currently active
🟣 Active
Campaign targeting Japan's major snack makers
We're focusing on four of the most influential snack makers and delivering the petition directly. When industry leaders move, others follow.
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Step 2
Next step
Reaching out to smaller makers
Building on Step 1 results, we approach smaller and mid-size confectionery makers. Their faster decision-making makes them ideal early movers. Each success shifts the industry atmosphere further.
Update outreach materials based on Step 1 results and response
Prioritise craft and natural snack brands that are open to change
Feature cooperating makers on the site to incentivise others
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Step 3
Future
Expanding to other food categories
Beyond confectionery — into processed foods, condiments, frozen foods, and beverages. We push for animal-ingredient-free lines across the food industry.
Extend the petition to instant and frozen food makers
Condiments and sauces (plant-based alternatives to animal extracts)
Recommendations to convenience store and supermarket own-brand divisions
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Step 4
Future
Calling on restaurants and chains
Taking the campaign into foodservice. We call on major fast food chains, family restaurants, and convenience stores to establish permanent vegan menu options — so everyone dining in Japan can choose with confidence.
Request permanent vegan menus from major fast food chains and family restaurants
Recommend expanded plant-based offerings to convenience store chains
Collaborate with inbound tourism initiatives for vegan-friendly Japan
Publish a map and database of vegan-friendly restaurants
Vision
Japan after all 4 steps
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More snacks to choose from

Allergy-friendly and vegan options become the norm at every convenience store.

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Clear labels, peace of mind

Vegan-friendly and animal-free labelling becomes industry standard.

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Choice when dining out

Plant-based menu options are a given at restaurants and chain stores.

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Japanese food, loved worldwide

Vegan travellers to Japan can fully enjoy Japanese snacks and restaurants.

What you can do
Let's push Step 1 forward together

Change starts with your signature

Join us in pushing Step 1 forward — let's get this petition to Japan's major snack makers.

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#MakeJapanVegan