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Allergy card

Show restaurant staff what you can’t eat, in Japanese

Your allergies written in Japanese, with an English line under it so you know what it says.

  1. 1Pick allergies
  2. 2Generate
  3. 3Show staff
Your allergies
Peanuts
Buckwheat/Soba
Gluten
Dairy
Eggs
Shellfish
Fish + Dashi
Soy
Tree Nuts
Sesame
Mustard
Lupin
Vegan
Halal
Vegetarian

Free to make.

Example card · peanut allergy
食物アレルギー · Food Allergy Card
私はピーナッツ(落花生)の食物アレルギーがあります。ごく少量でも重い症状が出るおそれがあるため、ピーナッツやピーナッツ油を使った料理は食べられません。
I have a peanut allergy. Even a very small amount can cause a serious reaction, so I cannot eat food made with peanuts or peanut oil.
Yours is written for the allergies you pick.
Data Sources
Built on authoritative sources
The card is built on the Consumer Affairs Agency's official allergen list.
消費者庁 — Japan's official 29-allergen list (as of 2026-04-01)
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Medical disclaimer: TravelSafe Japan provides AI-assisted reference information. Always confirm directly with restaurant staff for severe or life-threatening allergies. Cross-contamination risks vary by kitchen.

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