Expo 2020 Dubai: Sushiro restaurant to open at Japan Pavillion
Following the Covid-19 pandemic, Expo 2020 Dubai postponed by a year from its original schedule. The conveyor-belt sushi chain Sushiro will open a restaurant in the Japanese Pavilion, with 22 other sponsors confirmed. (more…)
transcosmos new warehouse in Jakarta, Boosts its Indonesian E-commerce
PT. Trancosmos Commerce, a subsidiary of transcosmos inc. that develops EC business in Indonesia, opened a new warehouse in Jakarta's central hub. Setting up a specialized analytics team.With the Indonesian market promising future growth, the firm sets out to strengthen its EC business. (more…)
Who made the world’s first instant noodles?
Not many may know that the WORLD'S FIRST instant noodle was actually made by a Japanese—Momofuku Ando in 1958.How did Ando make instant noodles? (more…)
VISIT JAPAN Travel Mart 2021 to be held by JNTO
VISIT JAPAN Travel Mart 2021, Japan's largest inbound trade fair organized by the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO), will be held in Osaka in November. Overseas buyers from Southeast Asia, the Middle East and others are due to participate online. (more…)
Japan boasts world’s longest-living people & firms
Japanese people has a long life expectancy amongst the world.But did you know that Japan also have many businesses running for more than 100 years? (more…)
Islamic Media: The Halal Times Chief Editor Ahmed
A Pakistani Muslim living in Japan for 25 years, Ahmed.He now focuses on Islamic media management dealing with companies worldwide interested in branding and promoting themselves to Muslims. We had a chat with Ahmed to learn more about him and what made 'The Halal Times' a successful media outlet. (more…)
Halal-certified frozen & chilled warehouse, Nichirei Logistics Group, Kyokurei
In June, Nichirei Logistics Group announced that the Honmoku Distribution Centre of its corporate group Kyokurei attained Halal certification.The certification issued by Japan Halal Association and the certified warehouse is a freezing/refrigerating zone. (more…)
International Japan shopping service now with Bahasa Indonesia
ZenMarket, the Japanese shopping service for overseas consumers operated by ZenMarket Corporation, now supports Bahasa Indonesia.Indonesia has a fast-growing EC market, estimated to reach about USD 46 billion by 2025. (more…)
All halal-certified foods, Mr.HALAL food truck opens for franchising
Mr. Halal runs a food truck specialising in Chicken Over Rice.All ingredients used in the menus are halal-certified, ensuring Muslim customers can enjoy the food at ease. (more…)
Accessible to people abroad, Rich with novelty KABUKI
Kabuki is a traditional but ever-evolving form of folk theatre unique to Japan.With its exotic allure, here are some of the fun and intriguing aspects of Kabuki. (more…)
Halal-certified Premium Japanese Cosmetics to The World: Vy Krásný
Japan's first brand to develop Halal-certified serum, Vy Krásný.We chat with Yumiko Nakano, President of Vy Krásný, the Japanese brand behind creating reliable and safe halal beauty products for your skin. (more…)
Birth of The Organic Halal Skincare from Japan
Plaisir launches VKSARA, a collection of organic Halal skincare items.It is a Japanese beauty range for all women, including Muslims. (more…)