Kyoto Vegetarian Festival 2008

Just a quick heads up that despite the sad demise of Cafe Peace, Kyoto’s Vegetarian Festival goes on! This year’s veggie-fest is again held at Okazaki Park on Sunday October 5th from 10 am till 5 pm. There’ll be plenty of entertainment on stage, NPO booths and of course plenty of tasty scran from a variety of local eateries, including old Deep Kyoto favorites like Sunny Place, Falafel Garden and Mikoan. Here’s the word from the organisers::

The biggest vegetarian festival in Japan… Thanks to everyone’s support, this year marks our 6th year. We hope to have another a great turnout this year! The Festival Philosophy In Japan, with 1 out of 2 people becoming victims of cancer, many people are reflecting on their dietary habits. The Vegetarian Festival provides a place for people of allages and nationalities to learn about a healthy lifestyle, while bringing attentionto problems like the degrading environment and World Hunger.This festival focuses on the following themes:
★Living a healthy life, both mentally and physically
★One’s respect for life, not just of humans, but of the animals with which we cohabit the world
★How pollution and food overconsumption can degrade the environment
★Introduce organic retailers throughout Kyoto…

200８ Vegetarian Festival held at Okazaki Park, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto
October ５ｔｈ (Sunday) 10:00-17:00
Okazaki Park is just east of Kyoto Kaikan, and south of Heian Shrine.

You can find out more HERE and there are directions and a most convenient map HERE 2.