Japanese Allergy Card

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Why You Need a Japanese Allergy Card

A Japanese allergy card (アレルギーカード) is a bilingual English-Japanese card you show to restaurant staff to communicate your food restrictions. Japan recognizes 28 official allergens — far more than the 9 required in the US or 14 in the EU — making a clearly written card essential for safe dining in Japan.

Japan is one of the world's great food destinations — but for travelers with food allergies, navigating Japanese cuisine can be a stressful challenge. Restaurant staff often have limited English, and even common allergens like sesame, soy sauce, and shellfish are hidden ingredients in many traditional dishes.

A well-designed Japanese allergy card bridges this communication gap. Our digital cards use chef-friendly wording in both English and Japanese, so kitchen staff immediately understand the severity of your restrictions — not just a polite preference.

Unlike generic Google Translate screenshots, our cards use structured formatting, clearly state cross-contamination requirements, and are sized for showing on your phone screen or printing wallet-size.

Why Our Japanese Allergy Card Works

AI-assisted Japanese draft

Start with a structured Japanese draft and live preview, then verify critical wording before travel.

Cross-contamination warning

Clearly states "Please avoid cross-contact" (交差汚染を避けてください) so chefs understand shared equipment is also a risk.

Covers hidden ingredients

Japanese cuisine often hides allergens in dashi stock (fish), soy sauce (wheat), and cooking oils. Our cards cover common hidden sources.

Works offline

Download your card before boarding the plane. No Wi-Fi needed at Japanese restaurants.

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How to Create Your Japanese Allergy Card

Select your allergens

Choose from 30+ common allergens including peanuts, sesame, shellfish, wheat, eggs, milk, soy, and more. Add custom items if needed.

Choose English + Japanese

Select English as your primary language and Japanese as your destination language for the bilingual layout.

Pick a template

Choose a high-visibility template. We recommend "Warning Orange" or "Alert Red" for severe allergies to signal urgency to Japanese restaurant staff.

Preview, then download or share

Save as PNG or PDF to your phone camera roll. Show it to waitstaff at Japanese restaurants, convenience stores, or street food stalls.

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Japan Travel Tips for Allergy Sufferers

Convenience stores (コンビニ) like 7-Eleven and FamilyMart have allergen labels on packaged foods — show your card when asking about unlabeled items.
Ramen broth usually contains soy sauce and often fish stock. Always show your card before ordering.
Tempura uses wheat batter and is fried in shared oil — mention cross-contamination explicitly.
Many Japanese sweets (wagashi) contain sesame, red bean paste, or matcha — all potential allergens.
The phrase "アレルギーがあります" (I have allergies) is a helpful opener before showing your card.
Major Japanese cities have allergy-friendly restaurants. Booking ahead and emailing your card to the restaurant in advance is highly recommended.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I say "I have a peanut allergy" in Japanese?

ピーナッツアレルギーがあります (Pīnattsu arerugī ga arimasu). Our cards include this phrase with proper formatting so restaurant staff can read it clearly.

Do Japanese restaurants understand food allergy cards?

Most restaurants in major Japanese cities (Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto) are experienced with food allergy cards, especially those near tourist areas. In rural areas or at traditional restaurants, staff may be less familiar — having a clearly worded Japanese card is essential.

Is sesame a major allergen in Japan?

Yes. Japan mandates labeling of 28 allergens, including sesame (胡麻), buckwheat (蕎麦), and peanuts. Our cards cover all Japanese-regulated allergens.

Can I use this card at convenience stores in Japan?

Convenience store packaged food has allergen labels in Japanese — you can use your card to ask staff about unlabeled deli items or freshly made foods.

Is the card free to create?

Preview your Japanese allergy card for free. Downloading a printable PNG or PDF is $8.99 one-time — no account required.

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Why You Need a Japanese Allergy Card

Why Our Japanese Allergy Card Works

AI-assisted Japanese draft

Start with a structured Japanese draft and live preview, then verify critical wording before travel.

Cross-contamination warning

Clearly states "Please avoid cross-contact" (交差汚染を避けてください) so chefs understand shared equipment is also a risk.

Covers hidden ingredients

Japanese cuisine often hides allergens in dashi stock (fish), soy sauce (wheat), and cooking oils. Our cards cover common hidden sources.

Works offline

Download your card before boarding the plane. No Wi-Fi needed at Japanese restaurants.

How to Create Your Japanese Allergy Card

Select your allergens

Choose from 30+ common allergens including peanuts, sesame, shellfish, wheat, eggs, milk, soy, and more. Add custom items if needed.

Choose English + Japanese

Select English as your primary language and Japanese as your destination language for the bilingual layout.

Pick a template

Choose a high-visibility template. We recommend "Warning Orange" or "Alert Red" for severe allergies to signal urgency to Japanese restaurant staff.

Preview, then download or share

Save as PNG or PDF to your phone camera roll. Show it to waitstaff at Japanese restaurants, convenience stores, or street food stalls.

Japan Travel Tips for Allergy Sufferers

Convenience stores (コンビニ) like 7-Eleven and FamilyMart have allergen labels on packaged foods — show your card when asking about unlabeled items.

Ramen broth usually contains soy sauce and often fish stock. Always show your card before ordering.

Tempura uses wheat batter and is fried in shared oil — mention cross-contamination explicitly.

Many Japanese sweets (wagashi) contain sesame, red bean paste, or matcha — all potential allergens.

The phrase "アレルギーがあります" (I have allergies) is a helpful opener before showing your card.

Major Japanese cities have allergy-friendly restaurants. Booking ahead and emailing your card to the restaurant in advance is highly recommended.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I say "I have a peanut allergy" in Japanese?

ピーナッツアレルギーがあります (Pīnattsu arerugī ga arimasu). Our cards include this phrase with proper formatting so restaurant staff can read it clearly.

Do Japanese restaurants understand food allergy cards?

Is sesame a major allergen in Japan?

Yes. Japan mandates labeling of 28 allergens, including sesame (胡麻), buckwheat (蕎麦), and peanuts. Our cards cover all Japanese-regulated allergens.

Can I use this card at convenience stores in Japan?

Convenience store packaged food has allergen labels in Japanese — you can use your card to ask staff about unlabeled deli items or freshly made foods.

Is the card free to create?

Preview your Japanese allergy card for free. Downloading a printable PNG or PDF is $8.99 one-time — no account required.