Halal 101: From syubhah to halal
Salam and hello!As a Muslim-minority country, Halal-certified products are not widely available in Japan. Although most are not certified, some products can be Halal once you know the source. (more…)
Don Don Donki Malaysia opens largest outlet in Selangor
JONETZ by DON DONKI Tropicana Gardens Mall opened on 10 December 2021 at a shopping complex in central Selangor, Malaysia.Managed by Pan Pacific Retail Management (Malaysia), a Pan Pacific International Holdings (PPIH) Group company. (more…)
Giant slide at Osaka famous Tsutenkaku awaits you
Osaka's famous Tsutenkaku, the city's symbolic tower, will have a new interactive attraction, "TOWER SLIDER". Set to open at the end of April 2022. (more…)
White egg-yolk, Japanese branded egg Kometsuya®
Eggs are a vital part of Japanese people's diet. While eggs are available worldwide, they need strict hygiene controls to be safe to eat raw or half-cooked. Japan is one of few countries with such standards. (more…)
City as power plant, film-based perovskite solar cell by Japan
The Sun's rays from far across the cosmos emit massive energy onto the Earth surface. 45 mins of exposure to sunlight are enough to supply us with energy for a year.If exposed for 112 hours, the energy estimated would equal all the Earth's oil, coal and natural gas reserves. (more…)
A Day in Muslim-friendly Aichi①: Escape the City Course
Do you want to escape the busy cityscape? Want to enjoy cherry blossoms and autumn leaves together? AICHI has the spot for you. (more…)
Suntory makes 100% plant-based plastic bottle
Japan's leading beverage company SUNTORY revealed its success in developing plastic bottles made of 100% plant-based materials with a completed prototype. (more…)
Bamboo CNF to be alternative for steel, plastic
A new material from bamboo, lighter and stronger than steel, is under development in Japan. It is a promising substitute for steel and plastic for the future. And may even be used for artificial satellites. (more…)
Corn fabric for sustainable fashion
A Japanese chemical firm develops next-generation sustainable materials using plant-based fibres to help drive towards carbon neutrality. (more…)
Japan’s sushi chain use AI tech for sustainable fishery
Two of Japan's leading kaitenzushi (conveyor-belt sushi) firms have gone into the fisheries business, a field involving selective fish breeding and farming away from their core restaurant business. (more…)
Pest control by laser, predicts flight patterns
A Japanese national research institute is close to making a working, laser-sniping system that predicts pest movement based on their flight patterns. (more…)
Cat robot waiters to serve you in Japan
Contactless services are becoming a new normal amid the Covid-19 pandemic. And one of the stars in this field is, of course, ROBOTS. (more…)