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Yamanaka lacquerware for VIPs at Japan Pavilion, Expo 2020 Dubai
Asada Lacquer Ware Craft's UTSUROI CUP will be a VIP Souvenirs of the Japan Pavilion at the Expo 2020 Dubai held in the UAE. The company is a manufacturer and seller of Yamanaka Lacquerware, a traditional craft of Ishikawa Prefecture. (more…)
Tamayura antiviral fabric TVPG for Sushiro’s Dubai Expo uniform
TAMAYURA, an Osaka-based uniform, workwear and work equipment company, provided SUSHIRO with an exclusive uniform for the Dubai EXPO using its innovative textile technology. SUSHIRO is the revolving sushi restaurant that will participate in the EXPO. (more…)
Disney x Kyoto, New take on Japanese traditional craft
Supervised by Walt Disney Japan, Kyoto gives you Disney/Kyoto Traditional Design Series with items such as Kyo uchiwa fans and Kiyomizu ware.Expressing a new artistic form of Kyoto's traditional crafts. (more…)
Halal-certified botanical hair care line VELAL is here!
VELAL is a hair care series that maximizes your hair's allure with a blend of the best ingredients. All VELAL products are Halal, Vegan certified. (more…)
Japanese sword technique & material to make knives
Chop away with Tamahagane Kitchen Knives created using the same materials and processes as Japanese swords (katana)—Tamahagane. A true blade of the modern age! (more…)
Kyoto to go bankrupt in 10 years? Let’s find out
Kyoto once ranked first in the world's most famous cities for 2020. Yet, the world-renowned city rich in magnificent Japanese landscape is on the verge of bankruptcy within 10 years.It has become a hot topic recently in Japanese news but is surprisingly unknown abroad. (more…)
What to expect at Dubai EXPO’s Japan Pavilion
A month to go until Dubai EXPO opens on 1st October, a promotional video of the Japan Pavilion revealed.The Japan Pavilion theme is "Where ideas meet". (more…)
Safer sashimi, sushi & extra fresh with world’s first electroshock tech
Japan's advanced freezing-refrigeration technology and logistics are what draw out fish's natural flavour at its best. It possesses unique ways of eating fish not seen in any other part of the world. (more…)
Nichitsu Ghost Town: Will you find ghosts here?
The deserted town: Nichitsu or better known as Nichitsu Ghost Town, is indeed favoured by paranormal and haikyo (derelict buildings, facilities and settlements) hunters. (more…)
Plastic-free & Muslim-friendly ethical lipstick ‘BENI’ launched
With an eye on women's social independence and environmental issues, Menary put its first Muslim and vegan-friendly ethical lipstick—BENI, pre-sale on Makuake. (more…)
Healthy konjac dessert now halal-certified, Marukin Foods
Marukin Foods acquired halal certification from the Japan Halal Business Association (JHBA) for export to Islamic markets such as Malaysia and Singapore. The company manufactures–distributes processed soybean products, konjac, and more. (more…)
Halal ramen Honolu operator selected for METI subsidy program
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) announced the selected project list for its 2021 subsidy scheme, "JAPAN Brand Development Assistance Program".Among those listed, you can see the name ASSET FRONTIER, which applied for the international export project of original brand halal-certified food products. (more…)