Vegetarian in Japan - Ep.5.5: Quick Meal w/ Vegetarian Meat

This video should have came before episode 5, so I hope this will help explain the veggie meat I used in my curry video (Ep. 5).

Most of these items can be found in larger foreign foods stores, however, some of it did come from Thailand.

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[RisuMiso]

I'm not a vegetarian, but I have a lot of friends who are in Canada. They used to take me to vegetarian/vegan restaurants and the food was sooo good. I love fake meat as much as real meat, just in a different way.

[LifeInShiga]

That's good to know. I think many "meat-eaters" would like vegetarian food if they just get past the mental block. I wish more were open-minded about it like you!

[RisuMiso]

I think people just picture the really gross pre-made vegetarian food from yesteryear. That or they think it will just be carrots and lettuce on a plate.

[LifeInShiga]

Or they picture weird looking vegetables they've never seen or heard of or can even pronounce and they miss out on some amazing new flavors. I feel like my pallet has been opened up so much since I stopped eating meat. I can appreciate new flavors and textures.

As health concerns increase, I think more people will start reaching for the veggie burgers instead of the hormone-laden beef burgers.

[Gell1welt69]

I hope my question is not totaly off topic but it may be.^^

As a foreigner in Japan how do the ladies like gaijin guys.

Im planing on going to Japan in the net few months and Im curious about this fact

[sandlovertemari]

omfg! im vegan n im super xcited now about living in japan (one day)! SUPER AWESOME VID LOL

[AFRICA929]

yuck.....i need a steak.....

[RisuMiso]

Thanks!

[DeeDoubleYou81]

Good luck on the interview!

[RisuMiso]

Yeah, I'm out too. Interview and hours of kanji.

[DeeDoubleYou81]

I too love a good debate, especially with level-headed people. In real life, I typically take the Socrates role and really try to get into the "why's" of peoples actions and habits and beliefs. I love finding out new opinions and viewpoints.. always something to learn!

Well, more later... it's bed time.. early train tomorrow...

[RisuMiso]

I like a good debate, I have to get my fix in English on the internet until my Japanese improves! I also like people who can be vegetarian or vegan without having the need to try and convert everyone. Good job!

[DeeDoubleYou81]

That's a great quote and very true.

Also, I really do appreciate your input as I'm sure do the other people who read it.

[DeeDoubleYou81]

I always thought Canadian bacon was just fancy ham... lol.

WOW, only 33 million people! Why didn't I know that... hmmm...

And, unfortunately, most things in the U.S. are done for profit, as in a business. The goal is maximizing revenue and not necessarily producing the most healthy product.