I am not vegetarian myself but just recently a vegetarian friend visited me in Japan - putting me before a big problem. Where would we eat? Because, here is the thing - Japan is not exactly vegetarian friendly at the first glance. Japanese cuisine today is all about balance of different types of ingredients. On top of this Japan's fish and beef are world famous for their taste and quality. Often, even if a dish looks vegetarian, it might have meat or fish ingredients in the form of sauces for example. This being said - while it requires some knowledge and attention to eat vegetarian food in Japan, it is far from impossible. Here are some tips, on how to ensure you get the best of the culinary experience, and…