A decade ago, it was difficult for vegetarians in Japan to eat out, but now there are far more restaurants to meet their needs -- and those of anyone else who enjoys tasty, low-fat and nutritious food.

Natural Harmony -- The menu includes Japanese and Western meat and fish dishes, but its vegetarian fare is a good bet, especially the daily "Harmony Set," an assorted platter of various vegetarian dishes.

An 8-minute walk from Gaienmae Station, Puzzle Aoyama Bldg. 1F, 3-38-12 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, (03) 3405-8393. (No smoking.) Open daily: 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; 5:30 p.m-10:30 p.m.