140,000 ppl visit along Kyoto Gion Festival for 1st time in 3 yrs
The biggest highlight of the Gion Festival in Kyoto, the pre-festival "Yamahoko Cruise", was held for the first time in three years. There were more than 140,000 people who visited the roadside to see this event on the 17th.
Muslim Travellers Guide
”Japan Travel Guide for Muslim Visitors" to inspire Muslims plan their perfect trip to Japan. Popular blogger's trip on the charming Japan to look at its history, food and picturesque views.With trips taking consideration of Muslim travellers regarding halal food and praying facilities, they make it easier for Muslims to travel in Japan. See the link below for more information.
Free multilingual voice translator app VoiceTra for your Japan Travel
With the long-awaited recovery of inbound tourism, multilingual support is an essential part of the framework to accommodate international travellers in Japan. (more…)
Halal-certified 100% plant-based additive-free green juice, PLANTz Co.
All 34 of PLANTz Corporation's 100% plant-based, made-in-Japan aojiro (green juice) are now certified halal. Let's find out from President Hiromi Kitabayashi about its additive-free green juices, made with plenty of fruits and vegetables. (more…)
Quick Muslim-friendly guide for your Hokkaido trip
One of the best places to visit for its picturesque view, wondrous nature and seafood paradise is the Hokkaido Prefecture. Don't know where to go, what to eat and what you should do? Here's a simple guide for all Muslim travellers, especially the first-timers. (more…)
Exclusive live streaming for Umami Club members via ZOOM
This fun and informative live streaming is exclusive for Umami Club members via the Zoom platform. The program promotes Ajinomoto Group and Ajinomoto (M) Bhd.(aka AJI - halal friendly seasonings at a factory in Malaysia) profile, Umami discovery, low salt information, healthy yet delicious cooking demonstration, quiz session & other interactive programs towards achieving “Eat Well, Live Well.”.
Expo 2025 in Osaka: symbolic ‘Ring’ to be world’s largest wooden structure
Check out the new perspective drawing of the large, symbolic ring-shaped roof of the Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai venue. (more…)
Top 3 Halal-Certified Japanese Restaurants in Chiba
If you are planning to go to Tokyo, this neighboring prefecture "Chiba" has Japan’s main gateway for international air travel, the Narita International Airport. The number of international tourists they receive gives rise to a vibrant food scene that has anything from authentic Japanese food to various foreign cuisines. Many of them are Muslim-friendly restaurants and there are plenty of great spots to discover nearby. Read on and find out why you should stop by Chiba before heading to Tokyo or leaving Japan!
Latest Muslim guidebook with interactive travel experience, Okayama City
The latest edition of Okayama Muslim Guidebook introduces you to interactive sightseeing trips that include farmhouse stays, fruit picking and more.Discover how Okayama Health Tourism Association (the publisher) encourages Muslim-friendly travel from Mr Narahara of the Okayama City Industry and Tourism Bureau's Tourism Div Promotion/MICE Promotion Div. (more…)
Authentic Muslim-friendly kaiseki cuisine using Halal-certified ingredients
Muslim guests can enjoy Muslim-friendly Japanese cuisine at Kinsui, the restaurant at Hotel Chinsanzo Tokyo. Kinsui specializes in kaiseki, the pinnacle of Japanese cuisine, which consists of exquisite dishes showcasing seasonal ingredients. (more…)
Biomass oil from Malaysian peat! Japan’s euglena unveils groundbreaking findings
Image is for illustrative purposes Japanese bio-venture euglena Co, Ltd with RIKEN (a large Japanese research institute) and a Malaysian university research team succeeded in identifying and isolating a new lipid-producing, acid-tolerant algae: Tetratostichococcus, from Malaysian peatlands.The research results have been published in the Journal of Applied Phycology (22 May 2022). (more…)
Otafuku Sauce “Get Halal-Certified!” Project
Introducing a project that Otafuku Sauce Co., Ltd. (soy sauce wholesaler/retailer) that manufacture Okonomi Sauce for HALAL that does not use ingredients derived from meat and alcohol has worked on to spread delicious, healthy and rich diets such as okonomiyaki, regardless of country or religion.