Gluten free in Tokyo is it possible?

[Princess Ariel]

We are thinking (and hoping) to visit Tokyo in 2023, however DS who will be 15 when we travel has coeliac disease and is extremely sensitive to gluten, even a crumb can make him really unwell.
Has anyone with coeliac successfully visited Tokyo? We were watching some you tube vlogs last night and it just seemed really challenging, with the language barrier and the heavy gluten influences of the food there (wheat noodles/soy sauce based dishes etc)
We have kind of discounted now and DS is really disappointed so
if it is possible would love to hear some tips/experiences or suggestions?

[Gill H]

No experience personally but if you check out TDR Explorer’s website he has a link to cards you can print out which say “I am allergic to ...” various things.

[Gryff]

No experience of japan but I had no issues in Hong Kong China or Singapore just printed off a I need you to show me gluten free on the menu card
The uk is really far behind other countries on gluten free dinning even street dining in the above they changed cooking oil woks etc for me

[Gill H]

I found this which looks helpful.

legalnomads/gluten-free/japan/amp/

[AntonyJ]

timeout/tokyo/restau...rants-in-tokyo

However there are replies to the story pointing out that things like soy sauce used in cooking sometimes gets missed

[Princess Ariel]

Thank you for all the replies! I’ve joined the Facebook group and read through the articles in the links.
It does seem possible but very challenging! There’s a lot to think about, DS is a very fussy eater too which doesn’t help!

[AntonyJ]

timeout/tokyo/restau...58TLs8yRV6PrbY