Top 4 inn-hotel for best service in Japan 2021 revealed
What usually surprises most foreigners when first visiting Japan is the high-quality service. Japan is widely known worldwide for its remarkable hospitality. It is especially true for hotels, ryokans (traditional Japanese inn) and similar facilities offering their services at an extremely high level. (more…)
Never before? JUMP manga pirate logo gets official name ‘Journey’
Screenshot from shonenjump_official YouTube channel Japan's manga magazine Weekly Shonen Jump, published by Shueisha, boasts some of the world's most famous and global hit manga. Jump Pirates (the magazine's logo) is now officially named "Journey". (more…)
Unicharm Indonesia launches sugarcane-based sustainable sanitary pad for limited time
PT UNI-CHARM INDONESIA TBK, the Indonesian subsidiary of Unicharm Corporation, launched CHARM Herbal Ansept+ Bio in time for World Environment Day (5 June 2022). It is formulated with sugarcane-based BIO MATERIAL for the skin-touching top sheet, outer and individual packaging of the CHARM sanitary pad brand. (more…)
Watermelon-scented Ayu fish marks Japan summertime
Summer is here, and ayu [sweetfish] are in season again this year.In-season means the time of year when fish, vegetables and fruit are at their best. Many also believe it's the time when they are most nutritious. Japan is home to 4 seasons, giving the country plenty of varied produce as each season has its own cycle. (more…)
Shibuya Crossing is the world’s ‘wildest’ intersection
Shibuya Scramble Crossing or Shibuya Crossing is often mentioned by foreigners as a must-visit spot in Tokyo. (more…)
Osaka Metro adds foreign money exchanger at 6 stations for inbound boost
Osaka Metro will gradually install automatic foreign currency exchange machines at 6 stations, including Shinsaibashi Station and Shin-Osaka Station on the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line [subway]. (more…)
Nijigen no Mori #2: Naruto X Boruto world come alive in Hyogo
Relive your childhood and train to become a Hokage at Naruto x Boruto theme park in Hyogo with life-size statues/models of your favourite characters, real-life Hokage Rock and more. (more…)
Fresh, healthy, flavourful Japanese caviar to the world
Okayama-based Japanese caviar producer CHOZAMEYA plans to export to Malaysia and Singapore upon obtaining Halal certification on 9 May 2022. Learn about CHOZAMEYA's caviar features and sturgeon farming from Mamoru Tanaka of the Sales and Product Planning Unit. (more…)
Japan’s magnificent Former Nara Prison reborn as hotel in 2024
Panoramic image of Former Nara Prison (Source: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of Japan [MLIT]) Nara City plans to launch a joint project with the integrated resort developer Hoshino Resort and such in 2022 to renovate the Former Nara Prison and the nearby park.The Former Nara Prison will become a hotel and museum, scheduled to open in 2024. (more…)
Less is More, Muslim guide to J-Beauty
Salam and hello!J-Beauty is popular worldwide and full of innovative, high-quality products with a long history of using natural ingredients. With halal made-in-Japan beauty brands emerging in the market, let's dive deeper to see what is J-Beauty. (more…)
Shibuya 2026, Japan’s first major wooden shopping mall
Image after construction (storefront) Shibuya Crossing is perhaps the most famous spot for foreign tourists among Tokyo tourist attractions. The shopping mall Shibuya Marui, a 3-minute walk from there, will temporarily close on 28 August 2022, with plans to reopen in 2026 as Japan's first genuine wooden shopping complex. (more…)
Tasty meal for Muslim & allergic people with halal emergency food
Used in various ways for school lunches, home dining and disaster supplies—Alpha Rice. The manufacturer/seller, ALPHA FOODS, is now increasing its disaster supply line-up to include Halal-certified items. Hear straight from the Sales Planning Dept's Imasaka on its path towards the certification, including what makes Alpha Rice unique and how to use it. (more…)