JAL starts serving Halal-certified “Yuzu Sorbet”
JAL has started offering "Yuzu* Sorbet" newly manufactured by "Kochi Ice" on international flights. It is available in "Premium Economy Class" and "Economy Class" on flights departing from Japan (some routes are not eligible; special in-flight meals are available). This sorbet is halal-certified that is free of 28 allergens, making it safe for everyone to enjoy. *Yuzu: a type of citrus fruit originated from East Asian region.
Halal-certified Restaurant Naritaya in Osaka
Naritaya is offering ramen, mazesoba that is made with homemade noodles, domestic ingredients, as well as Naritaya’s original sauce and dashi (Japanese soup stock). The menus are original from Naritaya Osaka Minami. Try Halal Wagyu before it becomes sold out. Don’t miss it.
Let’s Enjoy OKONOMIYAKI Experience at Hiroshima Station
A wide range of groups such as foreign travelers, families, and school trip students can enjoy the experience! Standard Hiroshima Okonomiyaki Experience with a selectable heaped topping. It comes with the original apron and hat, so you can come empty-handed. It will serve a Muslim-friendly menu and a Vegetarian menu for those from abroad. Please click the link below for details
Halal Dumpling “Satsuki” in Utsunomiya
Utsunomiya, the largest city in Tochigi, is famous for its many dumpling specialist shops."Satsuki" developed the first Halal Dumpling based on the advice of Professor Emeritus Tomomatsu of Utsunomiya University. Not only its ingredients (chicken) but also the seasonings and hot pots are Muslim-friendly. Please click the link below for details.
Sakura Garden Hotel with Muslim-friendly services and facilities
Sakura Garden Hotel with a prayer room available. In the prayer room, prayer times are posted on the table, and Qibla is installed in each room and prayer space. In addition, Halal dishes are prepared for breakfast, and they are served using Halal-specific cooking utensils and tableware, so Muslims can enjoy them safely.
Special lecture on food culture – Halal food
Globalization has positively impacted as the number of foreign residents living in Japan has increased rapidly these years. Then it would be considered important to create a foundation that can respond flexibly from the aspect of food. Interest in halal food is growing in Japan, and there are more and more places where you can eat safely while visiting Japan. Under these circumstances, special lectures on overseas food culture and halal food are being held at Japanese universities. Please click the link below for more details.
Halal Certification for ”Yakuagari Somen”
Toa Food Industrial Co., Ltd.,(a manufacturer in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture which is famous for its dried noodles) is pleased to announce that it has acquired Halal Certification for ”Yakuagari Somen". This is made with various techniques and has a chewy texture. Please enjoy the original ”Somen” with your favorite seasoning.
Fly and Earn Bonus Miles on TOKYO-KL flights by Malaysia Airlines!
Additional 50% bonus miles will be credited in addition to the regular flight miles for each eligible one-way segment based on the booking class during the promotion period. Registration for the promotion must be made before flight departure. Promotion Period：August 14, 2022 (Sunday) - October 27, 2022 (Thursday) (Flight date) Eligible Routes：Malaysia Airlines operating direct flights between TOKYO (HANEDA) and Kuala Lumpur (MH0037、MH0036、JL7097、JL7096) Eligible Booking Classes：All the applicable booking classes for mileage accrual Please see the link below for details on this campaign.
Joint contribution to CO2 reduction in Malaysia and Asia by three Japanese companies
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co., Ltd. (JAPEX) has signed an MOU with JGC CORPORATION, and Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. on a joint study for Carbon Capture Storage (CCS) in Malaysia. JAPEX had earlier signed an MOU with Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS), global energy and solutions partner ranked among the largest corporations in Fortune Global 500 in January 2022. PETRONAS along with JAPEX, JGC CORPORATION, and Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd., will collaborate in evaluating CO2 storage technologies such as calculation of storage capacity and optimal storage methods, optimal capture and transportation options,...
Briefing Session “Halal Emergency Foods In Shibata City” (Disaster Prevention)
A briefing session about emergency foods (alpha rice and halal food) and evacuation shelters during a disaster for foreigners living in Shibata City, Niigata Prefecture will be held at Shibata City Health and Longevity Active Exchange Center Aorikan. Free participation and pre-registration are needed. Date&Time：10 September 2022, 09:30-11:30Organizer：Shimin Machi-zukuri development support sectionmachizukuri@city.shibata.lg.jpTel：0254-28-9640Venue： Shibata City Health and Longevity Active Exchange Center Aorikan3-13-3 Chuocho, Shibata City, Niigata PrefectureApplication deadline：8 - 26 August 2022, 09:00-17:30
“Universal Tourism” in Mie Prefecture Ise-Shima
Ama(female free diver) hut "Hachiman Kamado" is located in Mie Prefecture Ise-Shima (also called the Shima Peninsula) where you can see a vast ocean in front of you. It is a facility that is particular in its design to include things such as a separated men/women prayer room, an ablution/wudu equipment (small cleaning facility), and the whole building is barrier-free for elderly people and wheelchair users. Please see the link below for detailed facility information.
Halal Corresponding Cafeteria Food at Miyazaki University
Miyazaki University's Cafeteria has been certified by the Malaysian Development Agency (JAKIM) and has started offering halal food with the certification mark displayed on the price card. This is the first time that it has served JAKIM-certified cuisine. With this certification mark, Muslim students studying in Japan can order food safely.