Spring annual event, 333 koinobori (carp banner) swim at Tokyo Tower
An annual spring project, 333 koi-nobori (carp streamers) and one sanma-nobori (saury streamer), are on display at the Tokyo Tower from 5 April (Tue) to 8 May (Sun).From 29 April (Fri), 17 SDGs koi-nobori plus one koi-nobori collaborated with an artist will add to the list. (more…)
Japan to soon have humanoid robots like in anime in few years
Like something out of an anime universe, such robots are ready to take action on construction sites in Japan. (more…)
See Tokyo Map for Muslim, Vegan by Taito City
Taito City in Tokyo is a popular tourist destination for Muslim tourists with attractive attractions and many halal-friendly restaurants. Taito City unveiled a digital map showing information on operations and menus of halal-certified and vegan/vegetarian-friendly restaurants. (more…)
Japan hotel uses retired aircraft parts for new cabin-themed room
Image of the Wing Room Exciting news for aviation fans! A Japanese hotel now has a room that recreates the inside of an aeroplane cabin. (more…)
Is legendary mermaid mummy real? Japan researchers use latest tech for the truth
The legendary 'mermaid' is a creature with human and fish features believed to live underwater. Similar mermaid folklore exists throughout the world, and so does Japan. (more…)
Indonesian star Arhan is here too at Verdy’s Indonesia Fes
On the day of the match on 4 May, the Japanese football club Tokyo Verdy will hold Indonesia Fes. Visitors can anticipate special goodies, Indonesian food, and the appearance of the Indonesian starlet Pratama Arhan. Arhan is the latest international player to join the club. (more…)
Shimane’s Adachi museum is No.1 Japanese garden for 19th year straight
Sukiya Living Magazine: The Journal of Japanese Gardening, a US magazine of Japanese gardens, has published its '2021 Japanese Garden Ranking' covering some 1,000 gardens in Japan. The Japanese garden at the Adachi Museum of Art in Shimane topped the list again for 19 years in a row. (more…)
A sea of platinum blue! 1 million nemophila flowers bloom in Maishima, Osaka
The Nemophila Festival is taking over Osaka Maishima Seaside Park, from where you can enjoy a stunning view of Osaka Bay, full of blooming nemophila (flower). (more…)
Better anti-counterfeiting tech, Japan’s money get a makeover
3 types of Japanese banknotes (10,000 yen, 5,000 yen and 1,000 yen notes) and the 500 yen coin will have a new look. (more…)
Fish grow 1.6x faster by greenlight, New land aquaculture tech in Japan
Land-based aquaculture of fish is currently in the spotlight in Japan.A major turning point has come from the era of catching fish to 'making' fish on land. These changes are mainly due to overfishing and a drop in fish and other fisheries resources as global demands increase. (more…)
Salam Groovy Japan boosts operations with Malaysian JAKIM strategic partner
Operating Salam Groovy Japan (https://www.groovyjapan.com/), an online business media outlet that supports Japanese companies' entry into the Islamic market, J-Line Corporation (Osaka, CEO: Naoshige Nogami) has signed a strategic alliance agreement with Islah Venture Sdn Bhd, a Malaysian company involved in providing various halal-related solutions. (more…)
Muslim-friendly Paprika Hotel with musalla & halal restaurant
To welcome Muslim guests, Paprika Hotel opened in 2019, with prayer rooms (musalla) and a Halal restaurant. Find out from CEO Yoshinori Izuka about the hotel's features and aspirations for their Southeast Asian staff. (more…)