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Is it time for plant liberation?

Commentary / World Feb 6, 2022

Is it time for plant liberation?

by Peter Singer

Plants don't have central nervous systems, nor the neurons that form the consciousness of animals, but they have dopamine and serotonin, that function like neurotransmitters.

Natalie Portman and French firm bring home the faux bacon

Business / Tech Jan 24, 2022

Natalie Portman and French firm bring home the faux bacon

Paris-based company La Vie recently raised €25 million ($28.3 million) from investment funds and climate-conscious celebrities.

Liven your year-end spread with the 'three friends of winter': pine, bamboo and plum

Food & Drink | Washoku Essentials Dec 26, 2021

Liven your year-end spread with the 'three friends of winter': pine, bamboo and plum

by Elizabeth Andoh

'Nishime' is a favorite dish among the Japanese during the year-end holidays, and this recipe will help ensure your spread makes the cut.

Recipe: Rich and nutty chestnut rice

Food & Drink | JAPANESE KITCHEN Oct 30, 2021

Recipe: Rich and nutty chestnut rice

by Makiko Itoh

What do you get when you combine toasted chestnuts with subtly sweet new-harvest rice? A classic, craveable (and vegan!) fall dish.

Match your mood to one of these <i>mentsuyu</i> noodle dipping sauces

Food & Drink | JAPANESE KITCHEN Sep 11, 2021

Match your mood to one of these mentsuyu noodle dipping sauces

by Makiko Itoh

Eating chilled sōmen noodles is one of the best ways to stay cool during summer. Here are three easy recipes for the accompanying dipping sauce, plus a tasty way to use up any leftovers.

When you get familiar with <i>kanten</i>, cooking starts to gel just right

Food & Drink | Washoku Essentials Aug 28, 2021

When you get familiar with kanten, cooking starts to gel just right

by Elizabeth Andoh

Known as agar-agar in most English-speaking countries, kanten is shelf-stable and can be found in convenient powdered form, for whenever you need a vegan-friendly way to set liquids.

Crisp and crunchy vegan tofu <i>katsu</i>

Food & Drink | THE RECIPE BOX Aug 21, 2021

Crisp and crunchy vegan tofu katsu

by Kiera Wright-Ruiz

This vegan version of tonkatsu (pork cutlet) swaps out pork for soft, custard-like tofu that gives the dish a light texture and endless flavor possibilities.

On this German farm, cows are in charge. Or at least coequals.

World Jul 12, 2021

On this German farm, cows are in charge. Or at least coequals.

by Melissa Eddy

At Hof Butenland, the turn away from animals as commodities is not only a question of human morality but of planetary survival.

Japan proposes meat alternatives to reduce carbon emissions

Business / Economy Jun 8, 2021

Japan proposes meat alternatives to reduce carbon emissions

A government white paper has taken up the issue of substitute meat products for the first time, noting that they cause less carbon dioxide emissions than meat.

Top 5: The best vegan dessert spots in Tokyo

Food & Drink Mar 27, 2021

Top 5: The best vegan dessert spots in Tokyo

by Chiara Terzuolo

These five vegan sweet sensations are sure to satisfy your sugar cravings (and perhaps win over a skeptic or two).

Plant-based protein makes healthy snacking easy

Food & Drink | KONBINI WATCH Nov 28, 2020

Plant-based protein makes healthy snacking easy

by Patrick St. Michel

Wallet? Check. Keys? Check. Tofu bar from Seven-Eleven Japan? Check.

Pandemic accelerates development of eco-friendly, plant-based 'meat' in Japan

Food & Drink | Food Sustainability in Japan Nov 11, 2020

Pandemic accelerates development of eco-friendly, plant-based 'meat' in Japan

New production methods harnessing cutting-edge technologies enable consumers to enjoy healthy, plant-based products with tastes similar to conventional meat.

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