New Muslim-friendly restaurant opens in renewed KIX food court
A new food court opened on 1 October in the domestic area of Kansai International Airport (KIX), which underwent renovation. (more…)
Canoeing in a beautiful valley with autumn leaves
Jozankei is a hot spring town in Sapporo, Hokkaido. Although it is located about 40 minutes from the city, this place, where untouched nature remains, is one of Hokkaido's leading autumn leaves spots in autumn. If you enjoy the autumn leaves of Jozankei, please enjoy the view from the canoe.For more information, please refer to the link below.
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…)
Kobe Airport to handle overseas flight, New hub for Asian routes in Kansai
Kobe Airport plans to start international flights by 2030. This is driven by expectations of a recovery in passenger demand in the Kansai region, and the reinforced infrastructure of the 3 Kansai airports [Kansai International Airport (KIX), Osaka International Airport (ITAMI), Kobe Airport (KOBE)] as a single hub. (more…)
Muslim-Friendly Hospitality Services for “Food” workshop Dogo in Ehime prefecture
The Dogo Onsen Ryokan Cooperative Association in Ehime Prefecture held a "food" hospitality workshop targeting tourists from the Islamic world for the purpose of promoting inbound tourism. In this workshop, Professor Toshiko Kakihara of Matsuyama Junior College, who is a registered dietitian and is familiar with the cuisine and culture of the Islamic world, gave a lecture and introduced examples of how pictograms and QR codes are used in restaurants.For more information, please visit the link below.
How Japan’s foreign residents can benefit with new tax donation platform
Japan's first website for foreigners living in Japan about hometown tax payment, "Furusato Japan", is now open.Provided by Luxurique, one of the best features of this web service is that it is available in English and foreign residents who pay taxes in Japan can also use it without any worries. (more…)
Japan’s biggest Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu, 600 highway bus daily
One of Japan's largest bus terminals in front of Tokyo Station is partially finished and opened for business on 17 September. It is due to be fully built within the next six years. (more…)
Takeout Halal food menu in Shin-Okubo
"Siddique National Mart" in Shin-Okubo, Tokyo is an ethnic Asian supermarket that opened in August 2021 and handles a lot of halal food. And it is attractive not only for food sales but also for taking out and eating various halal dishes on the spot. Please see the link below for detailed information about the store.
Halal certified Shampoo & Hair treatment
"hito ga hana" has been loved for many years as a hair care product for those concerned about dry and hard/coarse hair due to coloured or damaged hair. In the fall of the 39th year since its development, this product has been renewed to further evolve the concept of "natural and human-friendly" that has continued since its launch, while maintaining the "moist feeling of use". Newly enhanced "damage repair power" and "moisture retention power", evolved as a shampoo and hair treatment. Reborn with VEGAN, Peta, and Halal certifications. Please see...
Halal and Muslim Friendly – Jesly Villa Tokyo
"Jesly Villa Tokyo" (a.k.a Paprika Hotel) is an accommodation facility based on the concept that Muslims can enjoy their trip without worrying about food and prayers. You can enjoy authentic Malaysian cuisine at the Halal restaurant in the hotel. Meals are prepared by a Muslim chef who used to be the head chef at a 5-star hotel. He was hired because they believe Muslims would feel safer if the food is 100% halal and made by a Muslim chef. For more information, please see the link below. Also, check out...
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.
Japan’s 1st halal-certified kelp, Ohashi Suisan gains boost in Muslim market
Seafood and plants are generally considered Halal, but OHASHI SUISAN has grabbed attention for having its 'Hidaka Konbu*1' (dried kelp) certified Halal, with sharp sales growth in the Halal market. Let's find out more straight from the company's executive director, Shohei Ohashi. (more…)