Japan’s largest online store for Japanese washi paper reopens
Awagami Factory, the 1300-year-old brand of Awagami Washi Paper, renewed its online store. New custom-made products, including ''framed print service'', have joined the range. (more…)
Halal food developer awarded by Gender Equality Bureau Cabinet Office Japan
Gender Equality Bureau Cabinet Office awarded the 2021 Women's Challenge Award to Tomomi Iwakiri, CEO of NARUMI, an Oita-based company.She earned it for her role in producing and distributing ready-to-eat foods made from vegetables and vermin sourced in Oita Prefecture. (more…)
Modern Sports x Traditional Japanese Fan, Back to Edo
Komaruya Sumii came out with a limited-edition Japanese fan: Sports Kyo Uchiwa Fan, designed as "If today's sports existed in the Edo era (1603-1867)". (more…)
Studio Ghibli films now as Japanese kanzashi hairpin
Wargo presents a new range of kanzashi (hairpin) inspired by Studio Ghibli's timeless masterpieces "Kiki's Delivery Service" and "Spirited Away". Available from 20th August 2021. (more…)
Japan Cultural Expo: Enjoy traditional arts, performance, anime online
"Virtual Japan Cultural Expo" launched in August 2021, fusing "real experiences" at actual venues and "virtual experience" with digital content online. Accessible in Japan and worldwide. (more…)
Halal-certified vinegar & mirin to serve Muslims halal Japanese food
Japanese basic seasonings: vinegar and mirin. Generally, they contain alcohol and are thus not suitable for Muslims.Yokoi Vinegar Brewing has solved this issue with its halal-certified pure rice vinegar, mirin-style seasonings and more. (more…)
Takex halal sanitizer verified antiviral effects against Covid-19
Takex confirmed its TAKEX CLEAN EXTRA Sanitizer could inactivate 99.99% of the Covid-19 virus (SARS-CoV-2) even after 15 days via a verification test. (more…)
University of Tsukuba’s halal cafeteria with daily specials
University of Tsukuba's Open Day has launched a dedicated page to introduce university life. The halal-friendly cafeteria offers a selection of recommendations.*Open day/open campus is an event where members of the public/prospective students may visit the university to take a look around. (more…)
Hana Tajima’s Latest Uniqlo FW21 Modest Collection
Hana Tajima for UNIQLO Fall/Winter 2021 collection will be available online and in selected shops in Japan from Friday, 13 August. (more…)
Halal beef included, Crowdfund to save in-flight food
Gate Gourmet Japan (maker of in-flight meals) runs a crowdfunding campaign until 15 August to save beef in stock from food losses caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. Halal beef and more are part of the return (gift) options. (more…)
From Japan! All NOMON Products are No Animal Certified
Teijin Group's NOMON acquired Japan Halal Business Association's "No Animal Certificate" for its NADaltus® and WASAbis® supplements, certifying that they are free from animal-derived ingredients. (more…)
Cultivating Muslim market demand with halal supplement packaging
WHEA-STONE is the first in Japan to be certified halal for its plastic containers.The firm expects demand for high-quality Japanese supplements to grow globally. By certifying halal, it aims to cultivate this demand in the Islamic world. (more…)