2 Muslim-friendly snow resorts for a worry-free snow fun
Come the winter months, which usually starts around December, Japan has tons to offer from skiing over the beautiful white snow, spectacular winter illuminations, to stunning ice festivals. Want to try out fun snow activities? Want to play but worry about food and prayer? If you answered YES for both questions, then these resorts are the one for you! (more…)
A treat for kitty fans! Kawaii cat-themed train station in Yokohama
If your a fan of trains and all things KAWAII (cute), then this is a place you must check out! Although trains are mainly used for people to reach their destinations, this subway station in Yokohama goes beyond that to even satisfy your eyes. Along the Yokohama Municipal Subway Blue Line, you will find a stop called "Odoriba Station" filled with designs all related to cats, from giant cat eyes on the wall to cats dancing on the ceiling lights. Even the train ticket has cats on it!Odoriba literally means...
Kagawa & Hokkaido: Halal-certified seafood goods to advance into Muslim nations
Kagawa-based Yabu Suisan Co., Ltd. and Hokkaido-based Ikeshita Sangyo Co., Ltd. have acquired Halal certification from the Japan Halal Business Association (JHBA) for their manufacturing factories to export processed seafood products such as sushi items to the Islamic market.Click the link for more details. Also See:TOYAMA HALALFOOD GIFTBOX by Toyama firms to offer halal gifts
Ghibli Park tickets for overseas individuals to go on sale in Jan 2023
Admission tickets for Ghibli Park, opened at Aichi in November 2022, will be on sale for overseas individual visitors from 10 Jan 2023 on 2pm (Japan time) on a first-come, first-served basis. Visitors can buy from its English website for use in the period of 15 March – 30 April. No Face from Spirited Away, a part of Ghibli's Grand Warehouse (Source: Ghibli Park Official HP) The tickets this time will be limited to the noon admission slot for the park's main area, Ghibli's Grand Warehouse. From May onwards, overseas...
Good to the palate, Nano-colloid silica mineral water certified Halal
Developing products and services utilising silica's properties, Silica Techx Ube Co.,Ltd. has obtained Halal certification for its nanocolloid*1 silica*2 water products: Si-CORE, Si-era, Si-100 and Si-78, on 19 October 2022. The certification is issued by Japan Halal Foundation (JHF), an international-level Japanese certifying body with mutual recognitions from JAKIM (Malaysia) and MUIS (Singapore). By the process of permeation through multiple hard rock layers from the deep water of Kirishima (a city in the Kyushu region), this mineral water is rich in the rare mineral elements 'silica' and 'sulphate'. This gave...
5 Popular Halal/Muslim-friendly Food in Japan
When traveling, food is one of the basic needs we must have! But when in Japan, why not try Japanese local food? For Muslims, it may be quite challenging to find Halal/Muslim-friendly Japanese local food. But don’t worry, you are on the right page! Here are my TOP 5 Recommended Halal/Muslim-friendly Japanese Local Food that you need to try (^_-) (more…)
Halal, Plant-based, Ready-to-eat ‘Ajina Curry’ by 1-Michelin star Kappo restaurant, EITO
A one-Michelin starred Kappo*1 restaurant has created a retort curry with absolutely NO animal-based ingredients, certified Halal by the Japan Halal Foundation (JHF)*2. Find out about the features of this range and how it was born, from the representative of EITO Inc., Goji Kawaharabata. (more…)
Muslim-friendly & vegan menus now available at Hyssop in Kyoto
On top of offering vegan menus, GOOD NATURE STATION has also began serving Muslim-friendly menus at its 4th-floor restaurant 'Hyssop' from 15 December 2022. Located in the busy Shijo-Kawaramachi area of Kyoto with a greenery-filled setting, customers can enjoy its Muslim-friendly menus– made using seasonal vegetables, halal-certified Wagyu beef and such –for dinner and lunch. Photo Source: Muslim Friendly Dinner Course via GOOD NATURE STATION Hyssop serves food under the following ‘Muslim Friendly Menu Policy’: The restaurant itself is not certified as a halal restaurant by a third-party organization.The kitchen...
Muslim-friendly Ikeda (Osaka): 2 recommended cultural spots, halal/vegan food
If you're looking for somewhere calm– some quietness away from the metropolitan area –mixed with a cultural ambience around Osaka, Ikeda City is perfect for you! Located in the northern Osaka prefecture, 20 minutes away by Hankyū Train from Umeda, stroll around Ikeda City to immerse yourself in the local history and its beautiful nature. Check out two sightseeing spots you can visit there to experience Japanese culture, such as Rakugo (a Japanese traditional art form). When you're hungry, why not try one of these Muslim-friendly and vegan options, such...
How to ride Japan’s shinkansen (bullet train) following the new baggage rule
Fast, Convenient, Comfortable! Riding a bullet train (or 'Shinkansen' 新幹線 in Japanese) is probably one of the top must-do experiences for many travellers when visiting Japan. Japan's shinkansen network has multiple lines with the Tokaido Shinkansen (Tokyo - Nagoya - Kyoto - Osaka) being the most popular. Similar to airplanes, the shinkansen have seat and class categories: Ordinary and Green Car, with reserved or non-reserved seats.Plus, a new rule was implemented in May 2020 that requires passengers to book in advance if they have any baggage between 160cm and 250cm...