Japan Vegetarian Society (Authorized NPO organization) in English

Our society was established in 1993, we are one of the oldest vegetarian society existed in Japan. Our credo is “To Consider the health for the mankind and the planet earth” and has been actively involved with health issues, nutrition, environment, bioethics and supporting the developing countries around the world. Also, we are active in people’s awareness for vegetarianism in Japan, we hold many seminars and activities to teach, learn and share the knowledge nationwide with a large numbers of health-conscious people who are interested in vegetarianism/veganism. Currently we have 2700 registered members from Hokkaido region to Okinawa region.

In 2020, our activities has been recognized by the city of Osaka as highly-beneficial to the society, we were granted the title of “Authorized NPO”

We are determined from now on to spread this ever-healthy lifestyle of vegetarianism for the people, animals and the planet earth.

Sociedad Vegetariana Japonesa (Organización Benéfica sin Ánimo de Lucro Autorizada) en Español

Nuestra sociedad se estableció en 1993 y somos una de las sociedades vegetarianas más antiguas que existen hoy en día en Japón. Nuestra filosofía se fundamenta en el cuidado y la potenciación de la salud de la humanidad y del planeta Tierra. La sociedad activamente ha estado involucrada en temas de salud, nutrición, medioambiente, principios bioéticos y apoyando países en desarrollo alrededor del mundo. Igualmente, la sociedad potencia el conocimiento y la divulgación del vegetarianismo en Japón con una rica variedad de seminarios y actividades que fomentan la enseñanza, el aprendizaje en todo el país de un creciente número de personas conscientes y preocupadas por su salud que buscan los beneficios aportados por el vegetarianismo y el veganismo. La sociedad cuenta actualmente con 2700 miembros registrados entre las regiones de Hokkaido a Okinawa.

En el año 2020, nuestras actividades han sido reconocidas por la ciudad de Osaka como altamente beneficiales para la ciudadanía y el público en general. La sociedad recibió la denominación de “Sociedad Benéfica Sin Ánimo de Lucro Autorizada”.

Tenemos una firme determinación en la divulgación de un estilo de vida que busca mejorar y preservar la salud humana a través del vegetarianismo que cuide del ser humano, de los animales y del planeta Tierra.

Our history

1993

JPVS was established with 75 original members.

1996

Dr. Kakimoto was assigned as scholarly director for IVU

2000

Establishment of Japanese Society for Vegetarian Research with experienced scholars.

2001

Obtained NPO organization.

2006

Launched JPVS Vege/Vegan foods recommendation system.

2008

Wrote a chapter for “Overseas Tourists Manual” produced by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport.

2009

Launched “Meat Free Monday” by the Nobel award winner.

2012

Started “Advisor course” recognized by Japanese Society for Vegetarian Research. Together with Vegetarian Society in UK, JPVS was introduced on an article for Asahi News Paper.

2013

JPVS award was given to Mr. Paul McCartney.

2014

Hearings for “International Standard for Vegetarian Ingredients” by Minister of Agriculture.

2016

Launched “Japan Vegetarian Award”

2018

Supervised for “Chugoku-region Vegetarian Guide Map (English)” by Minister of Transport. Given a seminar at “Overseas Tourists Reception Manual” for the city of Tokyo.

2019

Joined a vegetarian party at the Indian Embassy commemorating the 150th anniversary of Gandhi’s birth. Joined the congressmen group to promote Vegetarian/Vegan guidelines.

2020

Became the authorized NPO by the city of Osaka as being an highly-beneficial organization to the society. Introduced by worldly renowned VegNews. Supervised “Narita Airport Handbook 2020” Supervised “Foreign Tourists Support APP” by Japan Railway, Co,ltd. (JR) Declaration of Japan Vegetarian Society SDGs 2020

2021

Became a team leader for the establishment of Vegetarian/Vegan JAS certification project.

2022

The Vegetarian/Vegan JAS certification. Which has been proposed by our society was approved by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.

2023

Our society (JPVS) has been officially authorized as a JAS certification agency.

If you are interested in joining us, please contact to; JPVS (Japan Vegetarian Society/Authorized NPO) Office: 5-7-25-505 Nshinakajima, Yodogawaku, Osaka-city, Osaka-fu 532-0011 Japan Tel/Fax 06-6868-9860 (country code ＋81) email: jpvs.office@jpvs.org Website: http://www.jpvs.org/