World Vegan Month in Tokyo: film and vegan gathering in Ebisu

For Saturday, 14 November 2026, Tokyo Vegan has announced a World Vegan Month evening in Ebisu featuring a guest talk by Jayson, the first public screening of the short film Freedom is a Dustbath, a Japanese-English Q&A and time to mingle. The event is scheduled from 7 to 10 pm at COBA Ebisu. The listed price is ¥3,300, including a vegan bento, drinks and snacks; according to the organiser, your place is confirmed by purchasing a Peatix ticket.

We checked Tokyo Vegan’s event announcement and compared the address and access information with co-ba ebisu’s official site on 21 October 2026. We have not attended, seen the film in advance or independently confirmed ticket availability. Price, capacity, timing and menu details are information published by the organiser and should be checked again before purchase.

An evening of film, advocacy and conversation

This is not presented as a simple cinema screening. The announced evening combines arrival and food, a conversation with an animal advocate, a short film and a bilingual Q&A, with time to meet other attendees. It may suit people who want a cultural event and a discussion about veganism and animals, without expecting a formal conference or a multi-film festival.

The announced film is Freedom is a Dustbath, a new short by Ryuji Chua. According to the organiser’s page, it follows a day in the lives of six rescued chickens at Second Life Sanctuary; the evening is described as the film’s first public screening. The filmmaker is expected to introduce the work before the screening, followed by questions and a conversation with the guests. These are details from the event announcement: we have not independently reviewed the film or verified the sanctuary’s conditions.

The published outline assigns the first hour, from 7 to 8 pm, to arrival, the bento, drinks and mingling. Jayson’s talk is expected to begin at around 8 pm, followed by an introduction to and screening of the film, then a Q&A and time to socialise. The page does not give a separate duration for each segment, so treat the talk start as approximate and do not plan an early departure on the assumption that the screening has a confirmed running time.

The talk is announced as a personal account of Jayson’s path into vegan and animal advocacy, his work with Asia for Animals Alliance and projects he is currently pursuing. The organiser describes him as a vegan creator and animal advocate, but this event listing is a presentation, not an independent editorial verification of his credentials. The conversation with Ryuji Chua is intended to let the audience ask about the film and the themes of the evening.

Language should not be a barrier for people who understand either of the two announced languages. The event is described as bilingual: Jayson’s talk is expected to be in Japanese with consecutive English interpretation; during the Q&A, guests are expected to answer in Japanese or English, with interpretation when needed. The invitation also welcomes non-vegans and people who are simply curious. If you need a particular accommodation, contact the organisers before buying a ticket.

Price and booking: how to secure a place

The price shown on Meetup is ¥3,300 per person. The organiser says it includes a vegan bento, drinks and snacks, and explains that ticket revenue covers food and the costs of an event run by a volunteer community. This is therefore not a free-entry event and should not be confused with Tokyo Vegan’s free meetups. At checkout, check that the total, included items and terms shown by Peatix match the event information.

The stated process is to mark yourself as going on Meetup and buy a ticket through Peatix. The listing says your place is confirmed once the ticket purchase is complete. Follow the Peatix link from the organiser’s announcement, check the 14 November date and keep the confirmation email. We could not read the Peatix page directly during our editorial check, so we are not confirming ticket-sale status, remaining capacity, fees or refund rules.

The listing warns that places are limited and says no extra places will be added once tickets sell out. That does not tell us whether tickets are currently available or sold out: check the ticket page for the live status. Avoid basing non-refundable flights, hotels or other commitments only on the event appearing on Meetup; availability can change, and the booking platform’s confirmation is what secures your place.

The bento is described as vegan, but vegan does not automatically mean allergen-free or safe for someone with a severe reaction. The page we checked does not publish ingredients, allergens, cross-contact procedures or substitutions. If you have allergies, intolerances or specific dietary needs, ask for a written answer before paying and name the ingredient you need to avoid. If the organiser cannot confirm the composition, do not rely on the included bento.

The same caution applies to drinks and snacks: they are included in the ticket description, but no products or brands are specified. You can ask in Japanese: 「お弁当の原材料とアレルゲンを事前に確認できますか？」, meaning, Can I check the bento’s ingredients and allergens in advance? For an important request, name each allergen clearly and ask whether preparation uses shared utensils or surfaces. JNTO’s guide to eating in Japan is a useful general reminder, not a substitute for an answer from the food preparer.

COBA Ebisu: address and access

The event listing gives the venue as COBA Ebisu, 〒150-0021 東京都渋谷区恵比寿西1丁目33-6, JP noie Ebisu Nishi, floors 1F/2F. The venue’s official site confirms the building and lists Daikanyama Station’s east exit at about a three-minute walk and JR Ebisu Station’s west exit at about five minutes. These are estimates published by the venue operator; allow extra time for crossings, finding the entrance and navigating inside.

The 1F/2F notation in the event listing identifies the venue but does not specify which floor or room is assigned to the screening. co-ba’s site describes the first floor as a coworking area and the second as private offices, in addition to dedicated event spaces. Before setting out, check the ticket email and Tokyo Vegan updates for the correct entrance and check-in point. Do not wander into work areas or restricted spaces while looking for the room.

The announced programme and practical accessibility are separate questions. In the information we checked, we did not find a full description of step-free access, lifts on the exact route, accessible toilets, reserved seating or sensory accommodations. If any of these are essential, contact both the organiser and venue and ask them to confirm for event day. The venue website describes general facilities, but that does not guarantee every area will be open to guests that evening.

The event is scheduled for Saturday evening and the group page lists an end time of 10 pm. Plan your return in advance, especially if you are travelling outside central Tokyo or have train connections. The programme includes time to talk after the screening, so you may want to stay until the end; the film’s running time is not published. Save the Japanese address and the organiser’s contact details before leaving your hotel.

Before you go: practical checks

A quick pre-trip check reduces uncertainty: confirm that your ticket is for Saturday, 14 November 2026; check availability and the final cost on Peatix; save the full address; read the ticket email for the floor and entrance; reconfirm the bilingual programme; and ask about ingredients and allergens if necessary. If the Q&A is your main reason for attending, leave time for the discussion afterwards: the listing promises a conversation with the guests, not only a screening.

To compare other gatherings, browse our Events & classes page; to plan meals in the city, use the Where to eat directory; and to prepare food-related questions in Japanese, start with Learn Japanese. You can also read our separate guide to ASIAN VEGAN CONNECT in Tokyo. These are general resources: for the 14 November event’s tickets, capacity, menu and times, follow updates from Tokyo Vegan and Peatix.

Frequently asked questions

Is the event only for vegans? No. The organiser also welcomes people interested in animals or curious to learn more. What languages are used? The listing announces Japanese and English, with consecutive interpretation planned for the talk and Q&A as needed. How much does it cost? The published price is ¥3,300, including a vegan bento, drinks and snacks; check the total at checkout.

How do you secure a place? According to the organiser, you need to buy a ticket via Peatix; marking yourself as going on Meetup is part of the suggested process but does not by itself confirm a place. Is the film already available online? The announcement calls this its first public screening, but we have not checked for streaming or later releases. Which floor is the event on? The venue is co-ba ebisu at 1F/2F; check the participant email for the specific floor.

Editorial check and image

Editorial check: 21 October 2026. We consulted the Tokyo Vegan event listing on Meetup and co-ba ebisu’s official access page. The Peatix page is linked by the organiser but could not be read during this check, so ticket availability remains to be confirmed. The cover is original AI-generated editorial imagery: it symbolically depicts a hen, is not taken from the film and does not show the sanctuary or the actual event. Check the organiser’s announcement again before travelling.