Muslim tatami prayer mat ‘inori’ by Japan’s oldest tatami manufacturer, Kambe
KAMBE Co., Ltd., a venerable tatami material supplier with a history spanning over a century, has ventured into developing prayer mats for Muslims, a first in the Japanese tatami industry. These mats have even been selected as prayer accessories for the Osaka Expo 2025. Let's delve into their journey behind this creation and their future outlook. (more…)
Halal food truck is coming to Gotemba Premium Outlet for a special time only
Located at the base of Mt. Fuji, Gotemba Premium Outlet will have an assembly of food trucks offering various gourmet foods to support health-conscious customers, including halal menus on 25–26 March 2023. The food trucks are a part of the event "Wellness Shopping at Gotemba Premium Outlets!" that will be held at the outlet on 25 Mac–31 May 2023 to promote health. Gotemba Premium Outlets is Japan's most popular outlet, receiving lots of love from Muslim and other international tourists as well. Apart from a wide selection of stores and...
Matsuri: Your halal one-stop eatery for Japanese food faves in Osaka
Salam and Hello Everyone.Are you looking for a convenient place that serves all kinds of Japanese food? Well, this halal restaurant MATSURI got you covered. Let's check the place out! (more…)
Kobe travel guidebook for Muslims out now (There’s halal Kobe beef too!)
The Kobe Tourism Bureau has released a guidebook 'Muslim Friendly Travel KOBE' with info tailored to the needs of Muslim travellers visiting Kobe (the capital of Hyogo Prefecture located in western Japan), such as restaurants serving halal food and prayer space. In a survey by the bureau, Kobe beef, takoyaki (Akashiyaki) and Kobe sweets are among the gourmet foods Muslims are interested in, while Kobe Mosque took the NO.1 spot as the sightseeing spot they want to visit the most. Check out the guidebook in the translated link below. Related Article:Inbound...
Muslim-friendly: new Kumamoto Airport terminal ready to welcome you in March
Located in Kumamoto Prefecture (in the middle of Kyushu), new passenger terminal building under renovation at Aso Kumamoto Airport will have its first day of service on 23 March 2023. It has a large "stay type gate lounge" for your shopping and dining needs after security checks. Near the arrival gates on its 1st floor, there's even a newly built prayer room with a wudu (ablution) facility included. As the airport advocates "Opened to the World and the Region: Kyushu Central Gateway", it is expanding its air network, including international...
Qibla in all rooms! A Muslim-friendly hotel 3-min away from Kansai Airport
Directly accessible within Kansai International Airport, Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport is the only hotel on the Kansai International Airport island with qibla (direction to Mecca for prayer) installed at every room (576 rooms) for the convenience of Muslim guests. Guests can also borrow prayer mats and garments.Its Muslim-friendly service is conducted in cooperation with NPO Japan Halal Association*1. Photo Source: Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport Plus, Hotel Nikko Kansai Airport ranked 7 as one of the 'Best Hotels in Japan' in the '2022 Travelers’ Choice, Best of the Best Hotels' list run...
Confectionery utopia! Muslims can pray & shop in comfort at Shiroi Koibito Park
As Shiroi Koibito Park, a theme park in Hokkaido run by the confectionery manufacturer ISHIYA that produces Shiroi Koibito biscuits, regularly receives a lot of tourists from Malaysia and others, the park has prayer rooms for Muslim visitors to pray.Prayer rooms are separated for men and women on 2nd floor of the Tudor House, with built-in wudu (ablution) facilities and prayer mats. Shiroi Koibito is a popular souvenir choice among many travellers from overseas. Besides the biscuit, you can find many other chocolate products from ISHIYA here on the 1st...
Ninja experience with prayer space, English support, VR at Ninja-Do(Osaka)
Close to some of Osaka's famous sightseeing spots like Abeno Harukas, Ninja-Do (忍者堂 Ninja-Do) allows you to learn the ways of a shinobi (ninja), from how to walk to shuriken lessons, with English language support. Apart from ninja training, there's even a designated free time for you to visit some sightseeing spots near here while wearing a ninja costume. On top of that, you can experience fighting against samurais and ninjas via VR (virtual reality), with additional fees. There are 3 VR courses: Samurai, Ninja and Armour, which you will...
2 Muslim-friendly snow resorts for a worry-free snow fun
Come the winter months, which usually starts around December, Japan has tons to offer from skiing over the beautiful white snow, spectacular winter illuminations, to stunning ice festivals. Want to try out fun snow activities? Want to play but worry about food and prayer? If you answered YES for both questions, then these resorts are the one for you! (more…)
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…)
Muslim-friendly Japanese restaurant “Nikaku”
More than 100 menu items! Japanese restaurant "Nikaku" has Muslim-friendly menus and is fully equipped with a prayer room. The interior of the store is full of ninja elements. They are a long-established Japanese restaurant loved by locals and tourists alike. You can enjoy ninja menus and original menus that are particular about Iga ingredients. How about visiting this restaurant when you come to Iga City in Mie prefecture? Please see the link below for more information.
“Universal Tourism” in Mie Prefecture Ise-Shima
Ama(female free diver) hut "Hachiman Kamado" is located in Mie Prefecture Ise-Shima (also called the Shima Peninsula) where you can see a vast ocean in front of you. It is a facility that is particular in its design to include things such as a separated men/women prayer room, an ablution/wudu equipment (small cleaning facility), and the whole building is barrier-free for elderly people and wheelchair users. Please see the link below for detailed facility information.