New shopping heaven ‘Fukaya-Hanazono Premium Outlets’ to open in Saitama
The new Fukaya-Hanazono Premium Outlets will open its doors on 20 October (Thur) in Fukaya, Saitama. (more…)
NITORI opens at Pavilion Bukit Jalil
Japan's largest retail furniture & home furnishings opened its 2nd store in Malaysia on July 28 at Pavilion Bukit Jalil. They provide furniture & decor home fashion for homes and home offices. With all types of Simple Style, Natural Style, Vintage Style, Feminine Style and Japanese Modern Style to minimalist your lifestyle and live simply in your daily life. Location:Level 2,Lot 2.01.01,Pavilion Bukit Jalil,No.2,Persiaran Jalil 8,Bandar Bukit Jalil,57000,Kuala Lumpur.
Great deals of up to 15% off at the Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines is holding a 'Travel Fair' until August 16th. Up to 15% off for flights to Malaysia.The boarding period is valid until March 31, 2023. For more information, please visit the official website.
Malaysia’s first Japanese low-cost supermarket opens in Petaling Jaya
Japan's famous low-cost supermarket, GYOMU Super, soft opens its first store in J Value Mall, an upcoming shopping mall in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia on 28 July 2022. (more…)
For foreign tourists, Multilingual disaster support on LIVE JAPAN
LIVE JAPAN PERFECT GUIDE TOKYO, a tourism info service for foreign visitors in Japan, led by Gurunavi (a major restaurant database operator) with 47 companies/organisations, launched a new project on 25 July to provide multilingual info on support during disasters. (more…)
Muslim-friendly airports with prayer room in Japan
More and more airports throughout Japan have set up prayer rooms to accommodate all kinds of travellers, including Muslims. Check out this full guide on which airports, where to find them and what each facility offers. (more…)
Halal cup noodles to boost food diversity in Japan, Grit Capital
Promoting food accessible to everyone (barrier-free food) in Japan, Grit Capital has launched the halal cup noodle "Freedom Ramen". CEO of this Singapore-based real estate investment company, Yoshitaka Tanaka, shares how it developed the cup noodle and its commitment to diversity. (more…)
“Made by Japan, Made in Malaysia” Sauce Released
In July 2022, AFC Co., Ltd., an overseas business strategic subsidiary of Fundokin Soy Sauce Co., Ltd., (known as Halal Soy Sauce manufacturer in Japan) started selling locally manufactured brand products in Malaysia. The company sells four products, Rich Sesame Sauce, Hot Sesame Sauce, Hot Teriyaki Sauce, and Hot BBQ Sauce from Fundokin Yakin Sdn. Bhd., a Malaysian local joint venture established in 2019. Please see the link below for more information.
Launch of rooftop solar generation business in Malaysia
Skye Energy, through its subsidiary Skye Renewables Malaysia, will install a solar power generation system on the roof of the EduCity Complex 1, located in EduCity Iskandar, and provide the generated electricity to Iskandar Education Enterprise, the owner of the university facility. The project will transform the energy consumption model at the facility, and both companies have agreed to accelerate the trial of further efforts towards the realisation of a sustainable campus.
Grand opening of the 3rd Asian food specialty store in Tokyo
Laox Group Shadi Co., Ltd. announced on Friday, July 22, 2022, the expansion of its Asian food specialty store "Asia-Taiyo Ichiba"ーHuge Selection of Items for Asians in Japan. The third store of "Asia-Taiyo Market" (Asia Sun Market) grand-opened in Hamadayama, Tokyo. This store is its third store in Japan and the first store in Suginami-ku, Tokyo. "Take the authentic taste to your table" - it has a wide variety of products where you can find authentic seasonings, processed foods, frozen foods, halal foods that can only be found in the...
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AI guide with same-time translation at 4 JR stations
Four JR Yamanote Line stations (Shinagawa, Shibuya, Ikebukuro and Akihabara) have installed an AI avatar guide, AI Sakura-san, to assist passengers accessing the stations. (more…)