Muslim Half-Day Itinerary in Dotonbori
Planning a short yet fulfilling trip in Dotonbori, Osaka? Here’s a Muslim-friendly half-day itinerary featuring Halal food, shopping, and a relaxing café break, with ample time to Shop for Halal Souvenirs. 1. Halal Lunch in Dotonbori (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM) Start your day at Dotonbori with a delicious Halal-certified meal at one of these recommended restaurants: 🍜 Halal Wagyu & Vegan Ramen Gyumon DotonboriFamous for its wagyu ramen, with spicy levels from 1 to 10 (dare to try level 10?). Conveniently located right behind the Glico Running Man sign.📍 Google Maps 🍜 Halal Ramen Ayam Ya DotonboriServing chicken ramen, this restaurant is...
Kansai Travel Pass Guide + Muslim-Friendly Tips
Planning to explore Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, and more? Before you start tapping your IC card like crazy, check out these money-saving travel passes that can make your Kansai trip way easier (and cheaper). At the end, we also share must-visit Muslim-friendly spots to visit using this pass! 🧭 What are Travel Passes? Travel passes are special tickets that let you ride trains or buses unlimited times within a certain area and time period. Some even include free access or discounts to major tourist spots. Think of them like your travel cheat code — especially useful if...
Osaka Hospital Guide for Muslims
Got hurt during your Japan trip? Here are hospitals in Osaka with English support (other languages incl.) and female medical staff. Please contact the hospital in advance for language and staff support. In Case of Emergency To call an ambulance for emergencies in Japan, please dial 119 (English operator available). The transportation fee for an ambulance in Japan is free. Muslim Tips for Visiting Hospitals in Japan Requesting Female Staff If you prefer a female doctor or nurse, it’s important to ask in advance when scheduling your appointment. Many hospitals in Japan are used...
About Muslim Tourist Information Centre
Welcome to the Muslim Tourist Information Centre (MTIC), a new initiative by JAPANeid, your Muslim-friendly souvenir shop in Osaka. Our Mission Traveling in Japan should be a joyful experience for everyone, including Muslim travelers. Our goal is to provide accurate, easy-to-access, and practical information that makes exploring Osaka—and Japan as a whole—simpler, safer, and more enjoyable for Muslims. What We Offer The MTIC provides information on: Halal & Muslim-friendly restaurants in Osaka and TokyoMuslim itinerary in JapanMuslim travel tips in JapanIncluding prayer space, cultural insights & local attractions Whether you...
Kaden (Hotel Plaza Osaka) 花伝
Yodogawa / Japanese Cuisine The Kaiseki cuisine at this restaurant is carefully crafted with seasonal ingredients. Muslim-friendly menus: Muslim-friendly Kaiseki CourseMuslim-friendly Shabu-shabu, Tempura & TemakiMuslim-friendly Vegetable Sushi Muslim-friendly Kaiseki Course Muslim-friendly Vegetable Sushi Muslim-friendly Shabu-shabu, Tempura & Temaki Halal Status Vegan Vegetarian Serve Liquor Partially※ ✔ ✔ Yes Prayer Space Wudu Qibla Can accommodate ✖ ✖ ※ Partially Halal Compliant: Offers Halal menu items or uses Halal ingredients Language Support ✔ Kaden (Hotel Plaza Osaka) 花伝3F Hotel Plaza Osaka,1-9-15, Shinkitano, Yodogawa Ward, Osaka, 532-0025 Tel: 06-6301-6133 Maps
First Muslim-friendly snack souvenir shop in Japan opens in Osaka
Aside from hotel delivery and pick-up services, Muslim tourists can now easily walk in and buy Muslim-friendly snacks and treats as souvenirs directly at JAPANeid Kiosk. The kiosk is located near Dotonbori within a 9-minute walk from the famous Glico sign. JAPANeid is our sister brand that curates and sells Muslim-friendly/Halal Japanese snacks to help bring more Muslim-friendly options of Japan for Muslims worldwide.
Muslim-friendly ramen restaurant ‘Ayam-Ya’ beloved by many Muslims
Safari Group operates ‘Ayam-Ya’, a restaurant offering Halal chicken broth ramen, located in Kyoto Karasuma and Tokyo Shin-Okachimachi. Let’s hear about their journey of catering to Muslims and their future prospects. (more…)
Get halal souvenir for Muslim tourists in Japan with easy pickup
"I'm travelling to Japan, can I get halal snacks in Japan?" To respond to the voices and feedback received by many followers, our brand “JAPANeid” has started a new Souvenir Pickup service.“JAPANeid” is our brand that curates and sells Muslim-friendly/Halal Japanese snack bundles. (more…)
Japan’s first halal-oriented beauty salon opens to meet growing need
Japan welcomes its first-ever halal-oriented beauty salon "Halal Snova", introduced by the long-standing "Snova" salon in Ginza. The establishment employs Halal-certified cosmetics and beauty products to provide a beauty experience that aligns with Halal regulations. The salon uses Halal-certified beauty serums, ensuring the utmost safety for Muslim clients. Located near the Tokyo Camii Mosque in Setagaya-ku, this Halal beauty salon offers a unique and tailored beauty experience for the growing Muslim community in Japan.
Fukuoka City offers halal and vegan restaurant map
In conjunction with the Fukuoka-hosted World Swimming Championships, Fukuoka City created a "Fukuoka Vegan, Vegetarian, and Halal-friendly Map", which was distributed at locations like the JR Hakata Station square in the Hakata district. (more…)
Finding Halal food and prayer spaces made easy with Japan’s HaloDish
Amidst the increasing number of foreign tourists visiting Japan, eftax, a Japanese IT company, has launched "HaloDish", a mobile search service app for Muslims in Japan on 13 October. Users can find Halal restaurants and mosques, considering not only location and operating hours but also Halal menu information and ingredient processing details. The app addresses the challenges Muslims face in Japan, such as reading food labels and finding suitable places for daily prayers. With a focus on customization, HaloDish allows users to set their dietary preferences. This service aims to...
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo welcomes Muslims: Japanese garden & cuisine experience
Located in the heart of Tokyo, Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo stands amidst a vast garden resembling a forest. Find out about the garden's charm from Ms. Shimamura (from its marketing group) and the offerings like Kaiseki cuisines for Muslims from Mr. Suita (from its restaurant Ryotei Kinsui). (more…)