Halal rice pasta, fresh rice malt by 6th industry model company
OGATA VILLAGE AKITAKOMACHI RICE PRODUCERS CO., LTD. was founded by a group of rice farmers in Ogata, Akita. Let's hear the history of rice production battling against the rice reduction policy, and its products for the Islamic market from Takayuki Kato of the Business Development Unit. (more…)
JAL starts serving Halal-certified “Yuzu Sorbet”
JAL has started offering "Yuzu* Sorbet" newly manufactured by "Kochi Ice" on international flights. It is available in "Premium Economy Class" and "Economy Class" on flights departing from Japan (some routes are not eligible; special in-flight meals are available). This sorbet is halal-certified that is free of 28 allergens, making it safe for everyone to enjoy. *Yuzu: a type of citrus fruit originated from East Asian region.
Halal-certified Restaurant Naritaya in Osaka
Naritaya is offering ramen, mazesoba that is made with homemade noodles, domestic ingredients, as well as Naritaya’s original sauce and dashi (Japanese soup stock). The menus are original from Naritaya Osaka Minami. Try Halal Wagyu before it becomes sold out. Don’t miss it.
Let’s Enjoy OKONOMIYAKI Experience at Hiroshima Station
A wide range of groups such as foreign travelers, families, and school trip students can enjoy the experience! Standard Hiroshima Okonomiyaki Experience with a selectable heaped topping. It comes with the original apron and hat, so you can come empty-handed. It will serve a Muslim-friendly menu and a Vegetarian menu for those from abroad. Please click the link below for details
Halal Dumpling “Satsuki” in Utsunomiya
Utsunomiya, the largest city in Tochigi, is famous for its many dumpling specialist shops."Satsuki" developed the first Halal Dumpling based on the advice of Professor Emeritus Tomomatsu of Utsunomiya University. Not only its ingredients (chicken) but also the seasonings and hot pots are Muslim-friendly. Please click the link below for details.
Japan’s largest AEON shopping mall to open in Ibaraki in 2025
Image source: Public Relations Journal of Toride City, Ibaraki Japan's largest shopping mall, AEON MALL Toride (tentative), is scheduled to open in 2025 in the Kuwabara area in Toride, Ibaraki. It has a notable area of 676,000m². (more…)
Sakura Garden Hotel with Muslim-friendly services and facilities
Sakura Garden Hotel with a prayer room available. In the prayer room, prayer times are posted on the table, and Qibla is installed in each room and prayer space. In addition, Halal dishes are prepared for breakfast, and they are served using Halal-specific cooking utensils and tableware, so Muslims can enjoy them safely.
Special lecture on food culture – Halal food
Globalization has positively impacted as the number of foreign residents living in Japan has increased rapidly these years. Then it would be considered important to create a foundation that can respond flexibly from the aspect of food. Interest in halal food is growing in Japan, and there are more and more places where you can eat safely while visiting Japan. Under these circumstances, special lectures on overseas food culture and halal food are being held at Japanese universities. Please click the link below for more details.
New Kyushu Shinkansen KAMOME debuts on 23 Sept.
JR Kyushu began a promotion of the KAMOME Shinkansen a.k.a the Nishi-Kyushu Shinkansen (West-Kyushu bullet train) running between Takeo Onsen and Nagasaki, upon the launch of the Nishi-Kyushu Shinkansen service on 23 September 2022 (Fri). (more…)
Halal Certification for ”Yakuagari Somen”
Toa Food Industrial Co., Ltd.,(a manufacturer in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture which is famous for its dried noodles) is pleased to announce that it has acquired Halal Certification for ”Yakuagari Somen". This is made with various techniques and has a chewy texture. Please enjoy the original ”Somen” with your favorite seasoning.
Save money for Namba-KIX travel with Limited Express Rapi:t e-ticket
Limited Express Rapi:t Rapi:t, Nankai Electric Railway's limited express train service between Namba in Osaka and Kansai International Airport (KIX), is now available as electronic tickets.By holding the QR code displayed on your smartphone over the ticket gate, users can now use it as an electronic ticket. (more…)
Fly and Earn Bonus Miles on TOKYO-KL flights by Malaysia Airlines!
Additional 50% bonus miles will be credited in addition to the regular flight miles for each eligible one-way segment based on the booking class during the promotion period. Registration for the promotion must be made before flight departure. Promotion Period：August 14, 2022 (Sunday) - October 27, 2022 (Thursday) (Flight date) Eligible Routes：Malaysia Airlines operating direct flights between TOKYO (HANEDA) and Kuala Lumpur (MH0037、MH0036、JL7097、JL7096) Eligible Booking Classes：All the applicable booking classes for mileage accrual Please see the link below for details on this campaign.