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6 Things I Wish I Knew as a Muslim Before Visiting Japan

Visiting Japan as a Muslim traveler can be an amazing experience—stunning nature, rich culture, and beautiful traditions await you at every corner. But there are a few things we really wish we had known before our first trip here.... No Pork ≠ Halal In Japan, just because something doesn’t contain pork doesn’t automatically mean it’s Halal. Unlike Muslim-majority countries, meats like chicken and beef in Japan are usually not Halal-slaughtered. Many locals may not be familiar with what Halal truly means, so it’s important to double-check labels—or better yet, stick...