Have fun in Chiba with this Muslim-friendly map 2022-2023 (sambal icon & vegan included!)
Next to Tokyo, CHIBA is best known for being home to Japan's two Disney parks, and Narita International Airport, one of two international airports serving the Greater Tokyo AreaAs we have entered 2023, Chiba City Tourism Association has released the latest edition of its Muslim Friendly Map that provides helpful information on where you can eat, pray, shop and stay the night in Chiba City area. And of course, the map has vegetarian options including icons for Wi-fi or even sambal (spicy chilli paste) availability. The association regularly updates the map...
This Indonesian drama set in Ehime & Hiroshima became a local phenomenon
RINDU BUKAN RINDU is an Indonesian soap opera (drama) that was also set in Ehime and Hiroshima, Japan. It has become a hot topic and went viral, with more than 3 million people watching the first broadcast. Filmed in collaboration with a Japanese TV station as a project subsidised by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, this drama features stunning Japanese landscapes such as Dogo Onsen, the Shimanami Kaido, the Atomic Bomb Dome and autumn foliage that cannot be seen in Indonesia. Have you watched the drama? When you...
Revered soy sauce firm on the quest to make Muslim-friendly range, Kamada Soy Sauce
Over 230 years ago, KAMADA SOY SAUCE Inc. in Sakaide, Kagawa, was the first company in Japan to develop Dashi Soy Sauce, a pioneer in the dashi*1 soy sauce industry. Here is the story of how it launched its Halal product overseen by an Indonesian Muslim and what makes its products so special. (more…)
teamLab lets you revisit nature in a dreamlike interactive Osaka garden
Since its opening in July 2022, teamLab Botanical Garden Osaka, continues to draw more and more international tourists. It is a permanent interactive exhibition by teamLab in Nagai Botanical Garden (Osaka). Also won an award for excellence in the Pioneering Visual Effects Project in the VFX-JAPAN Award* 2023. Like other teamLab exhibitions such as the digitised forest in Kyushu, the digital art installations here incorporates the environment that highlights the garden's natural beauty in a new light. This means each artwork changes as influenced by the wind, rain, or even how visitors...
Bridges halal local-global markets with Japan-made sweets & wagyu beef, Shefty
With a hallmark assortment of Japan-made confectionery and wagyu beef as its flagship products, SHEFTY Inc. is ready to embrace the Halal demand. Let's hear from CEO Tomoyuki Mori, who quit his job at an insurance company to dive into the Halal business, on the features of its lineup and upcoming initiatives. (more…)
Jewellery Ice: Shimmering winter gemstones at this Hokkaido beach
Planning for a winter trip in Hokkaido? During the coldest days of winter, you may want to experience a unique, magical scene created by nature known as “jewellery ice”. (more…)
Halal-certified ‘MisoPi’ on its way into the hands of Muslims, J-avance
J-Avance Co., Ltd., a dealer in Okinawan foodstuffs, has secured Halal certification for its 'MisoPi'. Check out how this product was born and what the company entails for the future from President Hirotake Tanaka. (more…)
Kobe travel guidebook for Muslims out now (There’s halal Kobe beef too!)
The Kobe Tourism Bureau has released a guidebook 'Muslim Friendly Travel KOBE' with info tailored to the needs of Muslim travellers visiting Kobe (the capital of Hyogo Prefecture located in western Japan), such as restaurants serving halal food and prayer space. In a survey by the bureau, Kobe beef, takoyaki (Akashiyaki) and Kobe sweets are among the gourmet foods Muslims are interested in, while Kobe Mosque took the NO.1 spot as the sightseeing spot they want to visit the most. Check out the guidebook in the translated link below. Related Article:Inbound...
Be prepared for disaster with Halal, allergy-friendly emergency food of Japan
Emergency food is a lifeline in times of disaster. Companies, municipalities and large facilities should take note of the needs of people with dietary restrictions.Onisi Foods, the company developing long-storage food Alpha Rice that are Halal and allergy-friendly, gave a lecture at Showa Women's University's 'Seminar on Disaster Prevention' and provided its Alpha Rice products. The international students who cooked and tasted Onisi's Dry Curry, Chicken Rice, Portable Onigiri Salmon and Portable Onigiri Wakame all praised how tasty they were. Also, they exchanged opinions such as, "These products can be...
Top-quality Halal Wagyu beef & food supplies to support restaurants in Japan, G-BIZ EAST
Meet G-BIZ EAST Ltd., the company engaging in Halal consulting and foodstuffs for restaurants. Let's hear from its representative director, Noriaki Matsumoto, about the features of its products and services, along with its upcoming plans. (more…)
The Best Guide for Your Trip: Which JR Pass is the Best?
I know you are excited to plan for your trip to Japan but the most confusing thing to plan– not only to you, but to most of the tourists –is to choose the best JR Pass they should purchase. (more…)
Muslim-friendly: new Kumamoto Airport terminal ready to welcome you in March
Located in Kumamoto Prefecture (in the middle of Kyushu), new passenger terminal building under renovation at Aso Kumamoto Airport will have its first day of service on 23 March 2023. It has a large "stay type gate lounge" for your shopping and dining needs after security checks. Near the arrival gates on its 1st floor, there's even a newly built prayer room with a wudu (ablution) facility included. As the airport advocates "Opened to the World and the Region: Kyushu Central Gateway", it is expanding its air network, including international...