Dissonance between my interests and being vegan?

I've been vegan for years and I wouldn't have it any other way, But I feel an inherent dissonance between my interest in Japan - meaning I mainly speak Japanese with Japanese people and do karate in my spare time, and being vegan

I'm always told how little vegan food there is in Japan, and how important food is to Japanese culture.

Even bullied, as an adult, by some Japanese people etc...

A lot of people surprisingly accept my veganism which I'm thankful for. But 30% of the time people will have an issue.

Just wish I didn't feel this dissonance somehow?