Lots of entertainment! World’s biggest conveyor-belt sushi branch opens
On 31 March, leading Japanese conveyor-belt sushi chain: Kura Sushi opened the world's largest conveyor-belt sushi restaurant, the Kura Sushi Skytree Oshiage Station store. It features newly developed attractions highlighting an enriched entertainment experience. (more…)
Japan research team creates self-healing magic glass when it breaks
Broken glass cannot return to its original form.For the first time in the world, a Japanese university research team overturned this common knowledge with their development and research of this magical glass.The research made it into the US journal Science in December 2017. (more…)
Things in Japan: I ate tatami chopsticks
Salam and hello!You are probably familiar with edible straw. But have you tried edible CHOPSTICKS from tatami?! (more…)
Japan builds its first 3D-printed house in just 23 hours
Serendix Inc, a 3D printed house specialist, unveiled the completed Sphere, the first 3D printed house in Japan.The construction took 23 hours and 12 minutes, meeting their development target of completing the project within one day. (more…)
Tokyu Hotels uses 100% plant-based toothbrush, Japan Trip goes greener
Toiletries provided to guests in Japanese hotels are rapidly switching to eco-friendly materials. (more…)
Halal vending machines to make Japan more foreigner-friendly
Apart from selling Halal food, iWorks is also involved in foreign personnel placement and the sale of Japanese language learning videos. Find out how the company set up the first Halal food vending machine in the Kanto region and their vision for the future. (more…)
My Neighbour Muslim in Chiba City 2 on 10, 17 April
"My Neighbour Muslim in Chiba City" is back again after the success of its first event last December. This year will take place in Ramadan due to start on 2 April at Chiba Islamic Cultural Center (CICC). (more…)
New halal hair dye ‘003 HUE Concentrate’ released
Number Three Inc., a manufacturer of professional haircare products, launched a new Halal-certified hair colour series, 003 HUE Concentrate, on 22 March. (more…)
Salmon No. 1 in Japan’s Kaitenzushi for 11 years in a row
Maruha Nichiro, one of Japan's leading seafood companies, has released the results of its annual survey, 'Consumer Survey 2022 on Kaitenzushi'. (more…)
Donation of crowdfunded food aid complete
To support Muslims in Japan struggling in the Covid-19 pandemic, we conducted a crowdfunding project on LaunchGood from October to November 2021.We collected USD2,383 (about JPY280,000), and many thanks again to all those who supported it. THANK YOU. With your generous donations, we have donated Halal food and feminine hygiene items to a total of 462 Muslim students and mosque-goers through these organisations.・Tokyo University of Foreign Studies・University of Electro-Communications・Kobe University・University of Tsukuba・Akita University・Beppu Muslim AssociationThank you to all the universities and mosques for cooperating in the distribution. Here are some...
Kimono Hijab, made-in-Japan modest fashion by WATASI JAPAN
WATASI JAPAN is an apparel manufacturer and seller based in Shirakawa, Fukushima. Their signature items are hijabs and abayas tailored for Muslim women by reusing disused Japanese kimonos. (more…)
Halal cosmetics made-in-Japan to bridge ties with Muslims
Mitchan's Halal-certified Made-in-Japan Lip Balm. This cute balm really delivers the goods! With its eye-catching Japanese-style design, it contains over 99.5% natural ingredients. More than 7 organic ingredients are used to keep your lips glossy and moisturised. (more…)