New shopping heaven ‘Fukaya-Hanazono Premium Outlets’ to open in Saitama
The new Fukaya-Hanazono Premium Outlets will open its doors on 20 October (Thur) in Fukaya, Saitama. (more…)
Malaysia’s first Japanese low-cost supermarket opens in Petaling Jaya
Japan's famous low-cost supermarket, GYOMU Super, soft opens its first store in J Value Mall, an upcoming shopping mall in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia on 28 July 2022. (more…)
For foreign tourists, Multilingual disaster support on LIVE JAPAN
LIVE JAPAN PERFECT GUIDE TOKYO, a tourism info service for foreign visitors in Japan, led by Gurunavi (a major restaurant database operator) with 47 companies/organisations, launched a new project on 25 July to provide multilingual info on support during disasters. (more…)
Muslim-friendly airports with prayer room in Japan
More and more airports throughout Japan have set up prayer rooms to accommodate all kinds of travellers, including Muslims. Check out this full guide on which airports, where to find them and what each facility offers. (more…)
Halal cup noodles to boost food diversity in Japan, Grit Capital
Promoting food accessible to everyone (barrier-free food) in Japan, Grit Capital has launched the halal cup noodle "Freedom Ramen". CEO of this Singapore-based real estate investment company, Yoshitaka Tanaka, shares how it developed the cup noodle and its commitment to diversity. (more…)
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AI guide with same-time translation at 4 JR stations
Four JR Yamanote Line stations (Shinagawa, Shibuya, Ikebukuro and Akihabara) have installed an AI avatar guide, AI Sakura-san, to assist passengers accessing the stations. (more…)
Halal-certified bento and catering for Muslims, Nankai Catering Service
Nankai Catering Service provides bento (boxed lunches) and buffets made in a central kitchen. Let's check out halal menus by the company from the president, Nobuko Eimoto. Since 1989, our company has predominantly engaged in banquet and party catering.In 2016, we became the first catering company to obtain halal certification. We also provide our clients with food that embraces diverse dietary needs, such as vegetarian and gluten-free. click to enlarge photo Our Hot Delivery® is a hot meal catering service that provides hot meals in a buffet style, which has...
How to find halal food & items by ingredients in Japan
When travelling in Japan, finding Muslim-friendly/halal drinks or snacks at the local 7Eleven, supermarkets and such can be hard since all the labels are in Japanese with unfamiliar kanjis.Today, let's focus on what you should pay attention to in such situations with some useful tools for your trip. (more…)
New halal latte for Muslim world to diversify business, Isokoma Nori
Shizuoka-based ISOKOMA Nori exports halal-certified seaweed, furikake*1 and matcha lattes to countries such as Malaysia, the UAE, Israel and Mauritius.Let's hear the journey of this nori [seaweed] manufacturer to make a seaweed-free latte and its export to Islamic countries from the president, Mr Kosuke Fukada. (more…)
Free multilingual voice translator app VoiceTra for your Japan Travel
With the long-awaited recovery of inbound tourism, multilingual support is an essential part of the framework to accommodate international travellers in Japan. (more…)
Halal-certified 100% plant-based additive-free green juice, PLANTz Co.
All 34 of PLANTz Corporation's 100% plant-based, made-in-Japan aojiro (green juice) are now certified halal. Let's find out from President Hiromi Kitabayashi about its additive-free green juices, made with plenty of fruits and vegetables. (more…)