First Muslim-friendly snack souvenir shop in Japan opens in Osaka
Aside from hotel delivery and pick-up services, Muslim tourists can now easily walk in and buy Muslim-friendly snacks and treats as souvenirs directly at JAPANeid Kiosk. The kiosk is located near Dotonbori within a 9-minute walk from the famous Glico sign. JAPANeid is our sister brand that curates and sells Muslim-friendly/Halal Japanese snacks to help bring more Muslim-friendly options of Japan for Muslims worldwide.
Muslim-friendly ramen restaurant ‘Ayam-Ya’ beloved by many Muslims
Safari Group operates ‘Ayam-Ya’, a restaurant offering Halal chicken broth ramen, located in Kyoto Karasuma and Tokyo Shin-Okachimachi. Let’s hear about their journey of catering to Muslims and their future prospects. (more…)
Get halal souvenir for Muslim tourists in Japan with easy pickup
"I'm travelling to Japan, can I get halal snacks in Japan?" To respond to the voices and feedback received by many followers, our brand “JAPANeid” has started a new Souvenir Pickup service.“JAPANeid” is our brand that curates and sells Muslim-friendly/Halal Japanese snack bundles. (more…)
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo welcomes Muslims: Japanese garden & cuisine experience
Located in the heart of Tokyo, Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo stands amidst a vast garden resembling a forest. Find out about the garden's charm from Ms. Shimamura (from its marketing group) and the offerings like Kaiseki cuisines for Muslims from Mr. Suita (from its restaurant Ryotei Kinsui). (more…)
Halal Kobe beef & dinosaurs? Unique bayside hotel welcoming Muslims, Hotel Plaza Kobe
Located in the maritime city of Rokko Island, Hotel Plaza Kobe is an urban resort hotel offering delightful dining experiences and beautiful vistas. We recently discovered that the hotel is making strides in accommodating Muslim guests and sat down with them for a chat. (more…)
The halal ninja way! Fun experience for Muslims by Hi-partners
In this interview, we spoke to the President of HI-partners Inc., Hiroshi Tsujimura, which runs Ninja-Do: a popular group among foreign tourists for its ninja-samurai shows and ninja experience in Osaka.Many foreign tourists associate Japan with 'ninja', but with so many competitors, what makes this group different from the rest? (more…)
Muslim tatami prayer mat ‘inori’ by Japan’s oldest tatami manufacturer, Kambe
KAMBE Co., Ltd., a venerable tatami material supplier with a history spanning over a century, has ventured into developing prayer mats for Muslims, a first in the Japanese tatami industry. These mats have even been selected as prayer accessories for the Osaka Expo 2025. Let's delve into their journey behind this creation and their future outlook. (more…)
Muslim-friendly beach resort: Hotel Yugaf Inn Okinawa, A hub for tourists
"Hotel Yugaf Inn Okinawa" has obtained Muslim-friendly certification from the NPO Nippon Asia Halal Association (NAHA)*1. Let's hear from a rep of the Public Relations Division of MAEDASANGYO HOTELS (the operator of this hotel), Nagawa, about the hotel's attractions and services for Muslims. (more…)
Indulge in halal wagyu & Japanese cuisine at amusement restaurant ‘Gonpachi’
The creative Japanese restaurant 'Gonpachi' is renowned for being the backdrop of the 'izakaya summit' between former Prime Minister Koizumi and ex-US President Bush, as well as a setting in the movie 'Kill Bill'. It's a well-known establishment frequented by international celebrities. Let's hear from Head Chef Oshima, and Abe from Ads and PR (Marketing) of GLOBAL-DINING, INC. about the popular menus among Muslims and the restaurant's unique features. (more…)
You can now indulge in Japan’s Muslim-friendly snacks with JAPANeid online shop
Since its launching in April 2023, our brand that curates and delivers Muslim-friendly/Halal Japanese snack bundles "JAPANeid" now has its own online store. (more…)
Certified halal, new tofu-based food made by a unique process ‘TOFU MEAT’
Yamaguchi-based TOFU MEAT Corporation took over a long-established local tofu manufacturer and developed a ground-breaking meat alternative, TOFU MEAT. It was certified Halal last year.Let's hear from President Hideo Murakami about how TOFU MEAT differs from standard soy meat and what it has to offer, along with the company's future prospects. (more…)
Huge hit in Malaysia! Halal-certified healthy sweets MOCHIKON, Marukin Foods
Marukin Foods Co., Ltd., a long-established food manufacturer celebrating its 108th year in business, sells the Halal-certified MOCHIKON in Malaysia and Singapore. Let's hear about the product's specialities and their road to being certified Halal. (more…)