This Indonesian drama set in Ehime & Hiroshima became a local phenomenon
RINDU BUKAN RINDU is an Indonesian soap opera (drama) that was also set in Ehime and Hiroshima, Japan. It has become a hot topic and went viral, with more than 3 million people watching the first broadcast. Filmed in collaboration with a Japanese TV station as a project subsidised by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, this drama features stunning Japanese landscapes such as Dogo Onsen, the Shimanami Kaido, the Atomic Bomb Dome and autumn foliage that cannot be seen in Indonesia. Have you watched the drama? When you...
Klook Visit Japan Promo, JNTO Asia Campaign kicked off in 11 Asian countries
Klook, Asia's largest attractions, tours, and activities booking platform, has launched a unique Japan tourist attraction promo "KonnichiWOW!" for 11 countries in the Asia-Pacific Region. The platform is also running a large-scale collaboration campaign "Asia Campaign" with Japan National Tourist Organisation (JNTO) for 9 Asian countries. ■ Targeted Countries・KonnichiWOW! Campaign: Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, South Korea, Hong Kong, Malaysia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand・Asia Campaign: Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, South Korea, Hong Kong, Malaysia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia As part of these campaigns, visitors can find out all kinds of sightseeing experiences...
Batik Air launches daily flights to Japan (Tokyo Narita) from 15 Dec
Batik Air Malaysia (formerly known as Malindo Air) will start flying directly on the Tokyo Narita-Kuala Lumpur route– its first regular route to Japan –4 times weekly from 15 December 2022. This route will also be available daily from 15 January 2023 onwards.The airline is currently offering a promo that offers passengers an all-inclusive one-way fare of RM1599 for Economy Class. Meanwhile, Batik Air (Indonesia) will serve its flights to Tokyo Narita (via Kuala Lumpur) through these 5 Indonesian airports starting on 15 December 2022.・Medan Kualanamu International Airport・Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International...
Japan’s top sushi chain ‘Sushiro’ is opening in Indonesia
Image is for illustration purposes Sushiro, the largest kaitenzushi (conveyor-belt sushi) chain, is opening its first sushi chain in Indonesia, aiming to expand more branches as it anticipates a growing demand for conveyor-belt sushi. In a press release on 26 October, FOOD & LIFE COMPANIES Ltd. announced that it will set up a subsidiary there in December. (more…)
Japan’s famous Yoshinoya Beef Bowl now opens in Purwakarta
Japan's No.1 beef bowl (gyudon) restaurant, YOSHINOYA, opened a new branch in Purwakarta, Indonesia. This marks its 140th store in Indonesia alongside the branches in Jabodetabek, Surabaya, Bandung, Jogja, Semarang and more. (more…)
Garuda Indonesia resumes Narita-Denpasar direct flights from this November
The flagship carrier of Indonesia, Garuda Indonesia will resume its non-stop Narita–Denpasar (Bali) flight service with 3 flights a week from 1 November 2022. (more…)
Indonesia protein deficiency may be saved by Japan’s genome editing tech
Regional Fish Institute (RFI), a developer of new species using genome editing technology and engaged in seed production and sales, has announced that it will conduct a demonstration project on genetic variation breeding of seafood products in Indonesia.*For the Islamic view of genome editing, please refer to the related article below (more…)
Indonesia lifts restrictions on food imports from Japan
Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo told Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Wednesday that his country has lifted all restrictions on imports of Japanese food products that were imposed in the wake of the Fukushima nuclear crisis in 2011, the Japanese leader said.Please see below for the details.
Senayan City in Jakarta opens Japan-major electronics ‘BEST DENKI’ store
A major Japanese electrical and electronics brand, BEST DENKI, opened its doors in Senayan City, a shopping complex in Jakarta, on 17 June 2022. This marks its first directly managed store in Indonesia. (more…)
Unicharm Indonesia launches sugarcane-based sustainable sanitary pad for limited time
PT UNI-CHARM INDONESIA TBK, the Indonesian subsidiary of Unicharm Corporation, launched CHARM Herbal Ansept+ Bio in time for World Environment Day (5 June 2022). It is formulated with sugarcane-based BIO MATERIAL for the skin-touching top sheet, outer and individual packaging of the CHARM sanitary pad brand. (more…)
Kimono, Ninja, Authentic Japanese culture at EDOKKO Jakarta
EDOKKO is a new kind of indoor playground, combining authentic Japanese-style photo studios, Japanese food and leisure facilities. The first store will open in Jakarta, Indonesia, on 22 January, operated by AEON Fantasy's subsidiary, AEON Fantasy Indonesia. (more…)
Over 25,000 Indonesian children now orphans by COVID-19
As Indonesia is hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, reports reveal that 25,430 prospective children have lost one or both of their caregivers. (more…)