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Vibrant Toyama ‘Spring Quartet’ is in full bloom
The Spring Quartet, a colourful landscape of (1) tulips, (2) rape blossoms, (3) snowy mountains and (4) cherry blossoms, is now at its best in the Funakawa River area of Funakawashin, Asahi, Toyama. (more…)
Notice of Japan Public Holiday
Due to upcoming long public holiday in Japan (Golden Week), the Salam Groovy Japan team will be away for 3 days on 3 May (Wed)~5 May (Fri).We shall respond to all enquiries received during this period from 8 May onwards.*enquiries about JAPANeid (Muslim-friendly Japanese Snack Box) will be responded as usual during this period Your understanding is much appreciated.Have a great day! Eid Mubarak to those celebrating :)
Notice of Japan Public Holiday
Due to upcoming long public holiday in Japan (Golden Week), the Salam Groovy Japan team will be away for 4 days on 29 April (Fri), 3 May (Tue)~5 May (Thu).We shall respond to all enquiries received during this period from 6 May onwards.*enquiries on 29 April will be responded on 2 May (Mon) Your understanding is much appreciated.Have a great day! Ramadan Kareem and advanced Eid Mubarak to all Muslims!
World’s first Gashapon machine with 3D display, Gashapon Odyssey
Japanese capsule toys are popular with foreign tourists. It has a diverse lineup with various new products in close harmony with Japanese anime culture. (more…)
Spring annual event, 333 koinobori (carp banner) swim at Tokyo Tower
An annual spring project, 333 koi-nobori (carp streamers) and one sanma-nobori (saury streamer), are on display at the Tokyo Tower from 5 April (Tue) to 8 May (Sun).From 29 April (Fri), 17 SDGs koi-nobori plus one koi-nobori collaborated with an artist will add to the list. (more…)
Japan to soon have humanoid robots like in anime in few years
Like something out of an anime universe, such robots are ready to take action on construction sites in Japan. (more…)
See Tokyo Map for Muslim, Vegan by Taito City
Taito City in Tokyo is a popular tourist destination for Muslim tourists with attractive attractions and many halal-friendly restaurants. Taito City unveiled a digital map showing information on operations and menus of halal-certified and vegan/vegetarian-friendly restaurants. (more…)
Japan hotel uses retired aircraft parts for new cabin-themed room
Image of the Wing Room Exciting news for aviation fans! A Japanese hotel now has a room that recreates the inside of an aeroplane cabin. (more…)
Is legendary mermaid mummy real? Japan researchers use latest tech for the truth
The legendary 'mermaid' is a creature with human and fish features believed to live underwater. Similar mermaid folklore exists throughout the world, and so does Japan. (more…)
Indonesian star Arhan is here too at Verdy’s Indonesia Fes
On the day of the match on 4 May, the Japanese football club Tokyo Verdy will hold Indonesia Fes. Visitors can anticipate special goodies, Indonesian food, and the appearance of the Indonesian starlet Pratama Arhan. Arhan is the latest international player to join the club. (more…)
Shimane’s Adachi museum is No.1 Japanese garden for 19th year straight
Sukiya Living Magazine: The Journal of Japanese Gardening, a US magazine of Japanese gardens, has published its '2021 Japanese Garden Ranking' covering some 1,000 gardens in Japan. The Japanese garden at the Adachi Museum of Art in Shimane topped the list again for 19 years in a row. (more…)
A sea of platinum blue! 1 million nemophila flowers bloom in Maishima, Osaka
The Nemophila Festival is taking over Osaka Maishima Seaside Park, from where you can enjoy a stunning view of Osaka Bay, full of blooming nemophila (flower). (more…)