How will robots rescue Japanese agriculture?
A Japanese company uses automated robots to enhance organic rice farming efficiency. How does it work? (more…)
How many do you know? Sushi Secrets
Sushi is a globally famous Japanese food. Discover some of its secrets that you may not be aware of. (more…)
Happo-en’s Muslim-friendly meal kits launched
Happo-en launched a commissioned development of original Muslim-friendly municipal meal kits. It incorporates the specialities of each municipality in a safe-secure central kitchen certified as Muslim-friendly. (more…)
Halal, local AZUKI BAR ice cream to hit Malaysia
IMURAYA Group will launch IMURAYA AZUKI BAR, a JAKIM Halal-certified Japanese style ice cream in Malaysia.It is a localized version of the Azuki Bar series. (more…)
3D billboards to a POP culture! Osaka, Dubai & Beyond
Dinosaur heads popping out of walls, big hands holding large sushi, giant pufferfish and octopus dangling over arcades— You can now see them in every corner of the city: 3D billboards. With their realistic and sometimes exaggerated look, they are very eye-catching and make an effective advertisement. We chat about the appeal of this art with Masahide Nakamura of Pop Koubou (ポップ工芸). A self-taught artist whose work now can be seen right here in Osaka's Minami district and even abroad. (more…)
What is Bonito or Katsuobushi Flakes?
Takoyaki is one of the Japanese food popular among tourists. Topped of with its special sauce, mayonnaise and the "brown" flakes. What do you call the thing on top of takoyaki?Do you call it termite wings too? (more…)
Health & cosmetic supplement certified Halal
Sankyo, a Shizuoka-based commissioned manufacturer of health-care foods and cosmetics (e.g. capsules and pills), acquired Halal certification for some production lines at its Hinode factory. (more…)
No water supply: WOSH a sustainable hand wash
In midst of the pandemic, hand washing has become the new normal of our lives.Japan has come out with a hand washing stand WOSH that can provide clean water without water supply. (more…)
Manicure Finger, Weird shaped Japanese grapes
Famous for Kyoho grapes, Japan has developed different species using its advanced technology.Here's a look on an unusual-looking grapes: MANICURE FINGER. (more…)
You too can make cute-pretty fruit sandwich
Japanese fruits sandwich is a dessert sandwich.Decorative cross-sections (such as a flower shape) are the key to this. Here are some tips on how to make it. (more…)
Muslim-Friendly eel menu by Nagoya Station, With takeaway
Unagi Yondaime Kikukawa offers eel menus that Muslims can also enjoy.Born out of an eel wholesaler with 90 years of experience, the restaurant opens a new branch in Nagoya. (more…)
Long standing MISO shop in the city of Osaka
Introducing one of Osaka's oldest miso store, Daigen-Miso. We sat down with the 7th generation president, Anzai Yoshiyuki. What is the story of this long-establised urban miso shop? (more…)