Kobe travel guidebook for Muslims out now (There’s halal Kobe beef too!)
The Kobe Tourism Bureau has released a guidebook 'Muslim Friendly Travel KOBE' with info tailored to the needs of Muslim travellers visiting Kobe (the capital of Hyogo Prefecture located in western Japan), such as restaurants serving halal food and prayer space. In a survey by the bureau, Kobe beef, takoyaki (Akashiyaki) and Kobe sweets are among the gourmet foods Muslims are interested in, while Kobe Mosque took the NO.1 spot as the sightseeing spot they want to visit the most. Check out the guidebook in the translated link below. Related Article:Inbound...
Be prepared for disaster with Halal, allergy-friendly emergency food of Japan
Emergency food is a lifeline in times of disaster. Companies, municipalities and large facilities should take note of the needs of people with dietary restrictions.Onisi Foods, the company developing long-storage food Alpha Rice that are Halal and allergy-friendly, gave a lecture at Showa Women's University's 'Seminar on Disaster Prevention' and provided its Alpha Rice products. The international students who cooked and tasted Onisi's Dry Curry, Chicken Rice, Portable Onigiri Salmon and Portable Onigiri Wakame all praised how tasty they were. Also, they exchanged opinions such as, "These products can be...
Top-quality Halal Wagyu beef & food supplies to support restaurants in Japan, G-BIZ EAST
Meet G-BIZ EAST Ltd., the company engaging in Halal consulting and foodstuffs for restaurants. Let's hear from its representative director, Noriaki Matsumoto, about the features of its products and services, along with its upcoming plans. (more…)
Muslim-friendly: new Kumamoto Airport terminal ready to welcome you in March
Located in Kumamoto Prefecture (in the middle of Kyushu), new passenger terminal building under renovation at Aso Kumamoto Airport will have its first day of service on 23 March 2023. It has a large "stay type gate lounge" for your shopping and dining needs after security checks. Near the arrival gates on its 1st floor, there's even a newly built prayer room with a wudu (ablution) facility included. As the airport advocates "Opened to the World and the Region: Kyushu Central Gateway", it is expanding its air network, including international...
‘Halal Beef Bowl’ offered at under half price, Utsunomiya University
Utsunomiya University, a national university in Tochigi Prefecture (Japan), has taken steps to support students in need by offering the cafeteria's popular beef bowl for just 200 yen, which is less than half the usual price, in January.The cafeteria also prepared Halal Beef Bowl for the Muslim students to enjoy at the same price— 200 yen. Related Article:Halal Dumpling “Satsuki” in Utsunomiya
Qibla in all rooms! A Muslim-friendly hotel 3-min away from Kansai Airport
Directly accessible within Kansai International Airport, Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport is the only hotel on the Kansai International Airport island with qibla (direction to Mecca for prayer) installed at every room (576 rooms) for the convenience of Muslim guests. Guests can also borrow prayer mats and garments.Its Muslim-friendly service is conducted in cooperation with NPO Japan Halal Association*1. Photo Source: Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport Plus, Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport ranked 7 as one of the 'Best Hotels in Japan' in the '2022 Travelers’ Choice, Best of the Best Hotels' list run...
Cherry blossom forecast 2023: Get ready to greet ‘sakura’ season in Japan again
With Japan has reopened to international tourists, tourists can finally bask themselves in the full blooming glory of cherry blossoms (sakura) in Japan after 3 years. So you bet this year's sakura season is going to be the most anticipated affair for many folks out there! Want to see sakura during your trip? The Japan Meteorological Corporation (JMC) got you covered with a flowering forecast for sakura this year, predicting they will bloom first in the prefectures of Tokyo, Kochi, and Fukuoka, around 21 March. Click below to find out more when...
7-year storable! Halal allergy-friendly bread now here from this Muslim-friendly Japanese brand
The long-awaited gluten-free and allergy-friendly "Preserved Food for Everyone - Retort Rice-flour Bread (Storable for 7 Years)", from the 7-year preservable food series under The Next Dekade brand by Green Design & Consulting (GDAC), has finally launched on 31 January. Of course, it is allergy-friendly made without any of the 28 specified allergens*1 and certified Halal by Japanese NAHA*2. Apart from this new bread, its 5-year preservable retort food (rice) series, 7-year preservable (retort rice, cookie, mineral water) series and 10-year preservable (mineral water) series are also Halal-certified by NAHA....
Fun for all! Try free play at this family-friendly eSports center near Kansai Airport
Photo Source: Izumisano City Official Website A new eSports facility "e-Stadium Izumisano" suitable for both beginners and enthusiasts, from all ages and nationalities, has opened in November 2022 in the Rinku Town area in Izumisano, Osaka— About 10min. from Kansai Airport. There is an area to experience games equipped with computers and other devices, including an area for children, both of which are free. Apart from such eSports experience, e-Stadium Izumisano even offers competitions with training camps, and professional player development. If you're a beginner, stay calm as the staffs...
Instaworthy Okayama view: Odd smiley to heart rocks ‘Mt. Ojigatake’
Photo Source: Okayama Japan Tourist Information Abundant in oddly shaped rocks and huge boulders in Tamano, Okayama, Mt. Ojigatake is a great spot offering a magnificent view of the calm Seto Inland Sea, beautiful islands, including the Seto Ohashi Bridge. On a clear day, you can even see as far as the Shikoku*1 mountain range. You can take a walk along its hiking trail to bask in the beautiful views and trying to find its many oddly shaped rocks like 'Nikoniko Iwa' (Smiley Rock), Heart Iwa (heart-shaped rock) and 'Oji-san...
Certified halal, Raw spirulina to resolve food crisis, TABÉRUMO
The bio-venture company TABÉRUMO Corporation became the first company in Japan to commercialise fresh-raw spirulina, an ingredient that could make carbon neutrality possible, acquiring the Halal certification of the Brunei government. Find out more about the possibilities of spirulina and what the company has in store for the future from COO Toshiya Sasaki. (more…)
2 money-saving tips while travelling in Japan
Japan is relatively cheap for some things, but nevertheless travelling still costs lots of money. If you want to experience what Japan has to offer here and there, here are 2 tips to travel around in Japan without emptying your wallets or accounts. Click here to find out more. And tell us in the 'Leave A Reply' section below on what else you want to know more! Related Article:How to ride Japan’s shinkansen (bullet train) following the new baggage ruleTour in Japan’s scenic 7-star train, Top-ranked 2 years runningA treat...