Will restaurants in Japan read a phone card?

Usually yes. Written Japanese is expected. Keep the wording short, which this generator does.

Is there a longer Japan dining guide?

Yes. The Japanese allergy-card travel guide on this site covers phrases, hidden ingredients, and how to use the card in restaurants.

Can I include an emergency contact?

Yes. Add a phone number in the generator so staff have a number if they need it.

Japanese translation card

Free Japanese food allergy card

A Japanese allergy card is built for soy sauce, dashi, shared fryers, and kitchens that prefer written notes.

How to use this card

In Japan, a short written card is often the difference between a careful kitchen and a polite no. Staff would rather read than parse spoken English. The card should name the allergen in Japanese and ask about soy sauce, dashi, and shared oil.

Wheat in soy sauce, fish in dashi, egg in noodles, sesame on rice, and shellfish in broths are the usual surprises. Generate the allergen, keep Japanese selected, and still ask whether the kitchen can accommodate you before you sit for omakase or conveyor sushi.

Convenience-store food is labeled; independent restaurants are not. Carry the card on your phone with the screen brightness up, which the iPhone app also does when you open a card.

Japan-specific uses for the card

Soy sauce and dashi

Ask whether a dish can be made without them. Many “plain” items still rest on both.

Sushi

Shared knives, brushes, and tamago matter. Read the sushi guide before omakase.

Ramen and udon

Broth, tare, and noodles each need a separate question.

Izakaya frying

Shared oil is common. Ask, then believe the answer.

Questions about this card

Will restaurants in Japan read a phone card?: Usually yes. Written Japanese is expected. Keep the wording short, which this generator does.
Is there a longer Japan dining guide?: Yes. The Japanese allergy-card travel guide on this site covers phrases, hidden ingredients, and how to use the card in restaurants.
Can I include an emergency contact?: Yes. Add a phone number in the generator so staff have a number if they need it.

A card helps you communicate. It does not guarantee a meal is free from an allergen. Confirm ingredients, preparation, and cross-contact with restaurant staff, and follow the emergency plan from your healthcare professional.