Travelling to Japan With a Peanut Allergy 101

Travelling with an allergy can be a tricky thing, especially in places where you don't speak the language. A bit of research and preparation can go a long way in these cases, though, because it's better to be over prepared than under prepared.

People with peanut allergies exist in Japan, too, so you won't get funny looks or people who disregard you when you're there. While it's not the most common allergy, these types of allergies are on the rise. (I've been told the rise in food allergies in Japan is because of pregnant mothers eating too much convenience store food, but that could just be a rumor...)