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Hokkaido’s halal food & prayer room portal adds new info
For Muslims and Vegetarians, "Welcome HOKKAIDO" introduces gourmet food, prayer facilities and hotels in Hokkaido. 27 allergy-friendly hotels are now added to the website. (more…)
Pandemic puts Japan-born QR Code back in the spotlight
The worldwide outbreak of the COVID-19 infection has changed the way we live. Within such a time, one technology born in Japan is once again taking the limelight—QR CODE. (more…)
How Japan mask glows with coronavirus contact
A new mask that glows when exposed to the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) has emerged. (more…)
Easy halal emergency food in Japan #2
Salam and hello!Following the halal emergency food series by Onisi Foods, today I'll be trying the remaining 4 products. Let's Go!! (more…)
Lawson uses AI to optimize receipt ads & apps, 12x boost
In March 2022, the convenience store chain LAWSON will start using membership data and AI to advertise on receipts and its own app. (more…)
Marbled wagyu by 3D printer, new cultured meat tech
A joint research group by Osaka University, Toppan Printing and others used 3D printing technology to make "cultured meat almost like Wagyu meat structure". The study was featured in the British science journal Nature Communications e-version. (more…)
Plastic model that can actually catch fish?!
Japanese plastic models are also popular overseas.Starting with "Gundam", which sparked its popularity, many characters become plastic models, widely sold abroad. (more…)
Thank U: Crowdfunding for needy Muslims in Japan ends
Our Crowdfunding to Support Muslims in Japan in Need project, which started on 5 October 2021, has ended at 23:00 on 12 November.A big thank you to everyone who supported this project. (more…)
Flying taxi a reality in 2025 for Japan trip
Where do you want to travel to after the pandemic?According to an international survey conducted last year by the Development Bank of Japan, Japan is the world's most popular travel destination. (more…)
New LEOC policy to cover religious diets incl Muslim
Foodservice provider LEOC CO., LTD designed the LEOC FOOD GLOBAL POLICY to engage in "Food Diversity", including dietary needs of religions such as Islam. The new policy is supervised by Japan Halal Business Association (JHBA). (more…)
New normal dining by Hoshino Resort in Tokyo
In Japan, the COVID-19 pandemic is now under control, and restaurants starting to be in business as usual. Nevertheless, the pandemic has led people to explore new ways to eat out to prevent viral infection. (more…)
Malaysia seeks logo design for Look East Policy’s 40th year
To honour 2022, marking the 40th anniversary of Look East Policy, the Malaysian government is holding a competition for logo design. (more…)