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.
Muslim-friendly meal, prayer tools available at Quintessa Hotel Osaka Bay
With great access to many tourists spots in Osaka, Quintessa Hotel Osaka Bay, run by CORE GLOBAL MANAGEMENT CO., LTD., has been providing Muslim-friendly services since 2019.The hotel provides free shuttle buses to Universal Studios Japan, JR Osaka Station and more. (more…)
3rd Don Don Donki Malaysia opens at Sunway Pyramid on 1 Nov
Pan Pacific Retail Management (HQ: Malaysia, Representative: Satoshi Machida), a Pan Pacific International Holdings (PPIH) Group company, is opening a JONETZ by DON DON DONKI outlet at Sunway Pyramid on 1 November 2022. (more…)
Halal corner at Lawson convenience store near Toyama Mosque
This Lawson convenience store in Toyama Prefecture has a halal food corner to cater for Muslim customers. It all started when the manager noticed how Muslim customers struggled to buy food since she got the position 5 years ago. (more…)
Individual travel ban lifted! JTB starts Japan tours for foreigner & Muslim
JTB Global Marketing & Travel, a JTB Group company specialized in inbound travel, launched its domestic package tours "SUNRISE TOURS" after the ban on individual travel in Japan was lifted. SUNRISE TOURS cover accommodation and day-trip options for January–December 2023. They will go on sale at the same time from 18 October. (more…)
Malaysia’s first Japanese low-cost supermarket opens in Petaling Jaya
Japan's famous low-cost supermarket, GYOMU Super, soft opens its first store in J Value Mall, an upcoming shopping mall in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia on 28 July 2022. (more…)
Authentic Muslim-friendly kaiseki cuisine using Halal-certified ingredients
Muslim guests can enjoy Muslim-friendly Japanese cuisine at Kinsui, the restaurant at Hotel Chinsanzo Tokyo. Kinsui specializes in kaiseki, the pinnacle of Japanese cuisine, which consists of exquisite dishes showcasing seasonal ingredients. (more…)
New food culture to the world with cold Cream Buns/Hattendo
Hattendo's hallmark creation is the chilled CREAM BUNS, reaching its 90th year in business. Fresh from Hiroshima, this ever-popular treat is now available in Malaysia after launching in Singapore, Hong Kong and Canada.Find out all about the company's Islamic market journey from the president of Hattendo International, Daisuke Ishioka. (more…)
Things in Japan: I ate tatami chopsticks
Salam and hello!You are probably familiar with edible straw. But have you tried edible CHOPSTICKS from tatami?! (more…)
Halal vending machines to make Japan more foreigner-friendly
Apart from selling Halal food, iWorks is also involved in foreign personnel placement and the sale of Japanese language learning videos. Find out how the company set up the first Halal food vending machine in the Kanto region and their vision for the future. (more…)
Blend Japanese and Islamic cultures with fashion
Under the Maison des psyche brand by Cor-an Holdings, they bring the tsuki veil–designed after the Japanese kazuki*1 (headwear) and hijab worn by Muslim women–for people in Japan and worldwide. In this interview, Cor-an Holdings CEO Mamiko Inahata shares how they came up with a fashion item that women all over the world can wear, regardless of religion. (more…)
TOYAMA HALALFOOD GIFTBOX by Toyama firms to offer halal gifts
5 companies in Toyama Prefecture collaborated to develop 'TOYAMA HALALFOOD GIFTBOX', a Muslim-friendly Toyama gift with mostly halal-certified products. Japan Halal Business Association (JHBA) took part in this project as the adviser. (more…)