Anyone can eat it! Famous Japanese β-Glucan EX health supplement now comes as trial pack
Aureo Co., Ltd. launched a new trial pack of its popular & No.1 selling supplement β-Glucan EX, which contains black yeast β-glucan and EF lactic acid bacteria, on 12 December 2022. A limited first-time '54% off' campaign has also begun on the same day. It has no preservatives and synthetic colours. Aiming to ensure its products are safe for anyone to eat, at any time, and in any quantity (there is a guideline), the company has maintained a stringent control and quality, from raw materials to shipping. Its domestic factory...
Is Tokyo Banana Halal? Everything you need to know about the famous Tokyo snack
There's no doubt that SNACKS makes one of the best souvenirs and easiest to get for your family and friends when you are travelling. From local sweet chocolates to savoury crackers and all kinds of food! (more…)
Rising global popularity, Japan soft drinks moving into Muslim countries
Japanese soft drinks are gaining popularity worldwide with exports increasing at a steady pace. This also includes exports of Halal-certified beverages to the Muslim countries, which are also on the rise. Among them, Marumatsu Co., Ltd., a Japanese citrus wholesaler, processor and distributor that obtained Halal certification last winter, has been receiving numerous calls from Muslim countries such as Malaysia, Singapore and the UAE. Marumatsu Co,. Ltd. was the first company in Japan to obtain Halal certification for more than 10 citrus juices and citrus jellies. With such movements, consumers...
Klook Visit Japan Promo, JNTO Asia Campaign kicked off in 11 Asian countries
Klook, Asia's largest attractions, tours, and activities booking platform, has launched a unique Japan tourist attraction promo "KonnichiWOW!" for 11 countries in the Asia-Pacific Region. The platform is also running a large-scale collaboration campaign "Asia Campaign" with Japan National Tourist Organisation (JNTO) for 9 Asian countries. ■ Targeted Countries・KonnichiWOW! Campaign: Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, South Korea, Hong Kong, Malaysia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand・Asia Campaign: Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, South Korea, Hong Kong, Malaysia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia As part of these campaigns, visitors can find out all kinds of sightseeing experiences...
Japan entry rule update: Now switched from MySOS app to a website
The Fast Track pre-registration requirement in Japan has changed.Before 1 Nov, visitors needed to pre-register by entering personal details, such as vaccination status, into the Fast Track app 'MySOS'. But in November, the usage of the MySOS app has ended, and now has been replaced with Visit Japan Web (VJW), an online service for immigration procedures. This means that the 3 procedures: quarantine, immigration and customs declarations, are all combined into VJW, ensuring a better and smoother process when visitors/travellers enter Japan. Before you fly to Japan, make sure to...
Muslim-friendly, plant-based, healthy ‘Lactic Acid Bacteria from Forest Shirakami’ to boost product value
'Lactic Acid Bacteria from Forest Shirakami', a natural plant-based and functional ingredient developed by LAVIEPRE Co., Ltd., has secured the 'No Animal' and 'No Pork No Alcohol' recommendation marks by Japan Business Halal Association (JHBA). The ingredient is mainly available for food product manufacturers involved in health, beauty and sports, expecting to improve product value with its functionality. 'No Animal' and 'No Pork No Alcohol' recommendation marks are verification by JHBA that no primary raw materials of animal, pork and alcohol origin are used in the products by inspecting material...
As your trip memento, Make your own Japanese gold leaf craft
Don't know what to do other than shopping and sightseeing in Japan? Well, why not try making your own beautiful Japanese gold leaf craft as a souvenir?! Recognized by UNESCO as a Creative City of Crafts and Folk Art, Kanazawa is a city in Ishikawa Prefecture that produces the most gold leaf throughout Japan. In fact, the gold leaf used to gild*1 Kyoto's Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) is also from this city. At Gold Leaf Sakuda, you can see how the gold leaf itself is produced and experience the gilding process...
Batik Air launches daily flights to Japan (Tokyo Narita) from 15 Dec
Batik Air Malaysia (formerly known as Malindo Air) will start flying directly on the Tokyo Narita-Kuala Lumpur route– its first regular route to Japan –4 times weekly from 15 December 2022. This route will also be available daily from 15 January 2023 onwards.The airline is currently offering a promo that offers passengers an all-inclusive one-way fare of RM1599 for Economy Class. Meanwhile, Batik Air (Indonesia) will serve its flights to Tokyo Narita (via Kuala Lumpur) through these 5 Indonesian airports starting on 15 December 2022.・Medan Kualanamu International Airport・Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta International...
New halal-certified plant-based TOFU MEAT to cater for Muslim visitors in Japan
TOFU MEAT has been certified Halal by a local Halal certifying body 'Halal Food Council' (HFC)*1 under the Fukuoka Masjid Al Nour Islamic Culture Centre*2, to expand its Halal product scope in Japan. TOFU MEAT is the new 100% plant-based food ingredient made from tofu developed by Tofu Meat Corporation. This opens up possibilities to accommodate Muslims using this product in food & beverage establishments, like hotels and restaurants in Japan. The company plans to keep working on expanding its product range to ensure greater assurance and security for Muslims...
TOP 10 illumination spots in Greater Tokyo that take you into a whole new world
As Japan is ready to embrace the winter season, that means it's also ILLUMINATION season. Illumination is one of the main attractions during winter in Japan, where the streets and cities will lit up with beautiful lightings blending well with the nature and surrounding area.Check out this year's TOP 10 'Other-wordly' Illumination Spots in the Tokyo Metropolitan Area (Greater Tokyo Area)*1, based on the survey conducted by the Japanese travel portal 'Jalan'. This year's NO.1 spot goes to Ashikaga Flower Park's Flower Fantasy-the Garden of Illuminated Flowers in Tochigi. Popular...
Enjoy up to 35% discount for Malaysia Airlines flights to Tokyo, Osaka & more
The Malaysian flag carrier Malaysia Airlines (MAS) is conducting its Year-End Sale promo until 12 December 2022, for travel until 31 August 2023. Travellers can enjoy up to 35% off on flight tickets and holiday packages to domestic (within Malaysia) and international destinations, with more discounts for add-ons and more. To Tokyo (Narita/Haneda) and Osaka, MAS is offering all-in return flights for RM3,099 (Economy class). Meanwhile, its tour operating arm, MHholidays, is offering a 5-day/4-night holiday package to Tokyo for RM2,709 per person. Make sure to grab this promo for...
Displays food by pictogram, To cater for foreign tourists towards the Osaka Expo 2025
With 2 years and a half left towards the Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025, initiatives are in progress to accommodate the diverse dietary of tourists from abroad, including Muslims and vegetarians. On 22 November, the Kansai Economic Federation (KANKEIREN) has been conducting a demonstration test in restaurants within Osaka City by displaying the food ingredients used by pictograms on the menus, as a way to help foreign visitors understand them easier. Also, the Expo is planning to set up a system to provide all visitors an easier access to food and drink,...