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TOP 10 illumination spots in Greater Tokyo that take you into a whole new world
As Japan is ready to embrace the winter season, that means it's also ILLUMINATION season. Illumination is one of the main attractions during winter in Japan, where the streets and cities will lit up with beautiful lightings blending well with the nature and surrounding area.Check out this year's TOP 10 'Other-wordly' Illumination Spots in the Tokyo Metropolitan Area (Greater Tokyo Area)*1, based on the survey conducted by the Japanese travel portal 'Jalan'. This year's NO.1 spot goes to Ashikaga Flower Park's Flower Fantasy-the Garden of Illuminated Flowers in Tochigi. Popular...
Enjoy up to 35% discount for Malaysia Airlines flights to Tokyo, Osaka & more
The Malaysian flag carrier Malaysia Airlines (MAS) is conducting its Year-End Sale promo until 12 December 2022, for travel until 31 August 2023. Travellers can enjoy up to 35% off on flight tickets and holiday packages to domestic (within Malaysia) and international destinations, with more discounts for add-ons and more. To Tokyo (Narita/Haneda) and Osaka, MAS is offering all-in return flights for RM3,099 (Economy class). Meanwhile, its tour operating arm, MHholidays, is offering a 5-day/4-night holiday package to Tokyo for RM2,709 per person. Make sure to grab this promo for...
Displays food by pictogram, To cater for foreign tourists towards the Osaka Expo 2025
With 2 years and a half left towards the Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025, initiatives are in progress to accommodate the diverse dietary of tourists from abroad, including Muslims and vegetarians. On 22 November, the Kansai Economic Federation (KANKEIREN) has been conducting a demonstration test in restaurants within Osaka City by displaying the food ingredients used by pictograms on the menus, as a way to help foreign visitors understand them easier. Also, the Expo is planning to set up a system to provide all visitors an easier access to food and drink,...
Ultimate halal chicken ramen, Halal Ramen Toribushi opens in Okachimachi
Just a 2-minute walk from Okachimachi Station on the Yamanote Line, Halal Ramen Toribushi opened on 28 November, bringing you tasty Halal ramens and tsukemens*1 with a rich, slow-cooked chicken broth. It is also near the Masjid Assalam (Ueno Okachimachi Mosque), which is about 6 minutes by foot. Aside from ramen dishes, you can enjoy toppings, such as 'Chicken Char Siew' and the classic 'Ajitama' (marinated egg), rice dishes, gyoza and special value set menus. The Okachimachi area is a bustling historical market town. It is more known among foreign...
Opens until end-2023! teamLab Planets in Tokyo ticket sales from overseas up by 136%
Visited by over 3 million visitors (overseas and Japan) since 2018, the digital art interactive art Museum, teamLab Planets, continues to bring you a series of new attractions. And great news, it will be opened until the end of 2023!In about a month from 11 October, ticket sales from international tourists increased to about 136% compared to the same month in 2019 (pre-Covid), with 1 in 3 visitors now coming from overseas. What's new at teamLab Planets in TOKYO:・Garden area with over 13,000 living orchids blooming in mid-air 'Floating Flower...
3 fun things to try at new mega multipurpose Tokyu Kabukicho Tower in spring 2023
Tokyu Kabukicho Tower is a 225m skyscraper complex that will be packed with hotels, movie cinemas, performing art theatres, live halls and so much more, scheduled to open on 14 April 2023– springtime –in Kabukicho, Shinjuku. Here are 3 exciting spots and activities you can try there. (more…)
Halal, made-in-Japan pre-skincare serum to enhance your skin’s natural power
Focusing on "taking care of your skin right from the beginning of your regular skincare routine", the ECLAVIA pre-skincare serum is available for everyone worldwide, including Muslims living in Japan and abroad. It has been certified halal by Japan Islamic Trust (JIT)*1 since 2017. What are its features?・Formulated with a rich variety of safe and carefully selected beauty ingredients・No animal-based ingredients・No alcohol・Suitable for all ages *1 Japan Islamic Trust (JIT): accredited and recognized by EIAC, Malaysia’s JAKIM, the Central Islamic Council of Thailand and the Halal standard Institute of Thailand,...
Pray and eat at Fuji Kawaguchiko Masjid near the famous Lake Kawaguchiko
Located right in front of Lake Kawaguchiko, a super popular tourist destination, you can easily pray and enjoy the gorgeous view at Fuji Kawaguchiko Masjid. (more…)
Halal included! Wakayama launches multilingual supported website ‘Eat Wakayama’
Wakayama Prefecture has launched a 'Multilingual Menu Creation Support' and a 'Search Engine for Restaurants' websites, covering restaurants and other establishments in this prefecture, on 11 November. Named 'EAT WAKAYAMA', this website is an initiative geared towards the recovery of inbound demand due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the arrival of foreign tourists to the prefecture ahead of the Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025.When foreign tourists who cannot read Japanese look at the menu and order, helping them get rid of their concerns about allergies, Halal, and such is becoming a must.
AI human washing machine on its way for Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025 in Japan
Science, a Japanese technology company specializing in bathroom and kitchen innovation, is developing a washing machine for human, aiming to complete it for the Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025.This human washing machine will use the latest "fine bubble technology"*1, a variety of monitoring sensors and an artificial intelligence (AI) system to create the most relaxing environment adapted to the user, to help heal your body and mind. Slated for 13 April–13 Oct. 2025, Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025 will be held on the Yumeshima Island in the bay of Osaka, where many futuristic and...
Answer to win authentic goodies straight from Japan, Japan Muslim Guide Campaign
With Japan has fully reopened its borders to all international tourists since 11 October, Muslim Travelers' Guide by Japan National Tourism Organisation (JNTO) is doing a special campaign that gives 5 lucky participants the chance to win some of the best, authentic merchandizes from Japan. This campaign is open to everyone all over the world until 30 November 2022. So make sure to enter now before the period ends! Also See:・Japan No.2 among non-Islamic countries, Provide info for Muslim tourists・What you need to visit Japan for all foreign tourists &...
Japan’s amazing fireworks display that will mesmerize you in Tsuchiura
If you think you've seen everything about fireworks, then think again! The Tsuchiura All Japan Fireworks Competition will give you the chance to see the most breath-taking and innovative firework displays, created by cutting-edge technology combining with imaginative designs. Tsuchiura All Japan Fireworks Competition 2022, First Place This firework festival takes place in the small town of Tsuchiura, Ibaraki, along the Sakura River, where many people enjoy a picnic before and during the show.It is also one of the three major fireworks competition in Japan. But unlike the others (that...