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…)
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…)
Quick Muslim-friendly guide for your Hokkaido trip
One of the best places to visit for its picturesque view, wondrous nature and seafood paradise is the Hokkaido Prefecture. Don't know where to go, what to eat and what you should do? Here's a simple guide for all Muslim travellers, especially the first-timers. (more…)
Expo 2025 in Osaka: symbolic ‘Ring’ to be world’s largest wooden structure
Check out the new perspective drawing of the large, symbolic ring-shaped roof of the Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai venue. (more…)
Latest Muslim guidebook with interactive travel experience, Okayama City
The latest edition of Okayama Muslim Guidebook introduces you to interactive sightseeing trips that include farmhouse stays, fruit picking and more.Discover how Okayama Health Tourism Association (the publisher) encourages Muslim-friendly travel from Mr Narahara of the Okayama City Industry and Tourism Bureau's Tourism Div Promotion/MICE Promotion Div. (more…)
No.1 black ramen in Japan ‘Toyama Black’ now halal-certified, Ramen Iroha
Famous ramen restaurant Ramen Iroha, a multi-time champion in Japan with branches abroad, has come up with halal ramen. It is now available in Malaysia and Singapore. Hear from the representative director and president, Kiyoshi Kurihara, about the birth of this local 'Toyama Black' ramen and the process to develop halal ramen. (more…)
Biomass oil from Malaysian peat! Japan’s euglena unveils groundbreaking findings
Image is for illustrative purposes Japanese bio-venture euglena Co, Ltd with RIKEN (a large Japanese research institute) and a Malaysian university research team succeeded in identifying and isolating a new lipid-producing, acid-tolerant algae: Tetratostichococcus, from Malaysian peatlands.The research results have been published in the Journal of Applied Phycology (22 May 2022). (more…)