Expo 2025 in Osaka to get building absorbs CO2 like forests
Image is for illustrative purposes (Source: Expo 2025 Official Page) Shimizu Corporation and Hokkaido University have developed an applicator designed to enhance carbon dioxide (CO2) absorption by simply applying it to the surface of existing concrete structures. (more…)
STARBUCKS RESERVE® ROASTERY TOKYO regional revitalization project
Starbucks Coffee Japan Co., Ltd.announced that will release a new product of "JIMOTO made + Tsugaru Vidro", which is the second version of "JIMOTO made +" developed from Japan, from July 12, 2022 (Tuesday). In addition to the popular "JIMOTO made + Tsugaru Vidro Day Sakura / Night Sakura 330ml" from last year, we have newly prepared 5 types of lineup to create a colorful summer table scene.
Halal tasty Japanese fish on its way to Muslim countries, Imaru Ikawa
Meet the processor and distributor of the best of freshest fish, IMARU IKAWA. Obtaining halal certification, the company began exporting its products to Malaysia and Singapore. Let's learn about its halal quest, highlights of its products and future vision straight from CEO Tsuyoshi Ikawa. (more…)
“GrabTaxi” cooperation with Japan taxi app “GO”
Mobility Technologies Co., Ltd.is the No. 1 taxi app "GO" (https://go.mo-t.com/). Grab Holdings Inc. will start cooperation with the super app "Grab", which is indispensable for daily life in Southeast Asia, from July 8, 2022 (Friday). "Grab" users are able to call japan taxis that are members of "GO" like daily use of Grab app.
Conducted Halal & Islamic market workshop in our company
Salam Groovy Japan operator J-Line consists of different divisions and teams involved in recruitment support, web marketing, e-commerce, regional promotion, and overseas project.We conducted an in-company workshop for the members outside of the overseas project team to learn the basics of Halal and the Islamic market to be prepared for future collaboration. (more…)
Prayer room at Matsuya Ginza gets Si-Shield coating to prevent infection
The prayer room at the Matsuya Ginza department store has been treated with Si-Shield coating for infection prevention. (more…)
New Osaka station to get world’s first mobile platform doors in spring 2023
JR West Japan, a railway operator in western Japan, revealed a new state-of-the-art platform screen door to the public. (more…)
JR West x USJ offer free stay at official hotel for children
The western Japan railway operator JR West Japan (or JR West), and the famous theme park Universal Studios Japan (USJ), teamed up to launch a new special offer for children to stay at its official hotel and more, practically free of charge. (more…)
New super big cherry ‘Yamagata Beniou’ makes its debut
Yamagata Beniou, a huge cherry species newly developed by Yamagata Prefecture, a famous cherry-growing region, made its debut at the prefecture's pre-debut event. (more…)
Ramadan nutritional boost with AminoGO HALAL, FABALA
FABALA—food, beverages and cosmetics manufacturer and distributor based on its exclusive technology. Director, Mana Yamada, talks in-depth about its AminoGO HALAL, a soft drink made with sprouted brown rice malt recommended as a Ramadan nutritious supplement. (more…)
Sweet & Juicy! Japanese peach in season now
In Japan, peach is in season every year around June. Many people in Japan have long eaten and enjoyed it, dating back over 2000 years when it first came from mainland China. (more…)
Malaysia Airlines and Japan Airlines expand codeshare flights
From 14 August 2022, Japan Airlines (JAL) and Malaysia Airlines (MAS) will expand their codeshare operations on the Haneda-Kuala Lumpur route operated by MAS. (more…)