For foreign tourists, Multilingual disaster support on LIVE JAPAN
LIVE JAPAN PERFECT GUIDE TOKYO, a tourism info service for foreign visitors in Japan, led by Gurunavi (a major restaurant database operator) with 47 companies/organisations, launched a new project on 25 July to provide multilingual info on support during disasters. (more…)
Muslim-friendly airports with prayer room in Japan
More and more airports throughout Japan have set up prayer rooms to accommodate all kinds of travellers, including Muslims. Check out this full guide on which airports, where to find them and what each facility offers. (more…)
Halal cup noodles to boost food diversity in Japan, Grit Capital
Promoting food accessible to everyone (barrier-free food) in Japan, Grit Capital has launched the halal cup noodle "Freedom Ramen". CEO of this Singapore-based real estate investment company, Yoshitaka Tanaka, shares how it developed the cup noodle and its commitment to diversity. (more…)
“Made by Japan, Made in Malaysia” Sauce Released
In July 2022, AFC Co., Ltd., an overseas business strategic subsidiary of Fundokin Soy Sauce Co., Ltd., (known as Halal Soy Sauce manufacturer in Japan) started selling locally manufactured brand products in Malaysia. The company sells four products, Rich Sesame Sauce, Hot Sesame Sauce, Hot Teriyaki Sauce, and Hot BBQ Sauce from Fundokin Yakin Sdn. Bhd., a Malaysian local joint venture established in 2019. Please see the link below for more information.
Launch of rooftop solar generation business in Malaysia
Skye Energy, through its subsidiary Skye Renewables Malaysia, will install a solar power generation system on the roof of the EduCity Complex 1, located in EduCity Iskandar, and provide the generated electricity to Iskandar Education Enterprise, the owner of the university facility. The project will transform the energy consumption model at the facility, and both companies have agreed to accelerate the trial of further efforts towards the realisation of a sustainable campus.
Grand opening of the 3rd Asian food specialty store in Tokyo
Laox Group Shadi Co., Ltd. announced on Friday, July 22, 2022, the expansion of its Asian food specialty store "Asia-Taiyo Ichiba"ーHuge Selection of Items for Asians in Japan. The third store of "Asia-Taiyo Market" (Asia Sun Market) grand-opened in Hamadayama, Tokyo. This store is its third store in Japan and the first store in Suginami-ku, Tokyo. "Take the authentic taste to your table" - it has a wide variety of products where you can find authentic seasonings, processed foods, frozen foods, halal foods that can only be found in the...
AI guide with same-time translation at 4 JR stations
Four JR Yamanote Line stations (Shinagawa, Shibuya, Ikebukuro and Akihabara) have installed an AI avatar guide, AI Sakura-san, to assist passengers accessing the stations. (more…)
“Okayama” where all the good spots for muslim tourist
Please see the link below for a detailed tour of facilities with unique tourism standards for Muslims Zunita Ramli who is a power influencer with a strong influence on Southeast Asian Muslims visited for reporting in Okayama City and Kibichuo, Maniwa City. You can also check out the other articles in this series:Latest Muslim guidebook with interactive travel experience, Okayama City
Indonesia lifts restrictions on food imports from Japan
Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo told Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Wednesday that his country has lifted all restrictions on imports of Japanese food products that were imposed in the wake of the Fukushima nuclear crisis in 2011, the Japanese leader said.Please see below for the details.
Halal-certified bento and catering for Muslims, Nankai Catering Service
Nankai Catering Service provides bento (boxed lunches) and buffets made in a central kitchen. Let's check out halal menus by the company from the president, Nobuko Eimoto. Since 1989, our company has predominantly engaged in banquet and party catering.In 2016, we became the first catering company to obtain halal certification. We also provide our clients with food that embraces diverse dietary needs, such as vegetarian and gluten-free. click to enlarge photo Our Hot Delivery® is a hot meal catering service that provides hot meals in a buffet style, which has...
How to find halal food & items by ingredients in Japan
When travelling in Japan, finding Muslim-friendly/halal drinks or snacks at the local 7Eleven, supermarkets and such can be hard since all the labels are in Japanese with unfamiliar kanjis.Today, let's focus on what you should pay attention to in such situations with some useful tools for your trip. (more…)
Enjoy Japan’s summer traditional cuisine in Malaysia!
Unagi is a freshwater eel that is usually cooked in glazed-grill style. It’s a common food staple in Japanese cooking. Unagi is often eaten during summer days especially by the end of July. "SUKIYA" in Malaysia has been holding an "eel" food fair for a limited time from July 8th. Please enjoy eel dishes that blows away the heat of summer in Malaysia. As part of its Halal Policy, SUKIYA ensures that all recipes and ingredients used in its food are Halal-certified, making it one of the preferred choices in...