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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.

Japan’s first halal-oriented beauty salon opens to meet growing need

Japan welcomes its first-ever halal-oriented beauty salon "Halal Snova", introduced by the long-standing "Snova" salon in Ginza. The establishment employs Halal-certified cosmetics and beauty products to provide a beauty experience that aligns with Halal regulations. The salon uses Halal-certified beauty serums, ensuring the utmost safety for Muslim clients. Located near the Tokyo Camii Mosque in Setagaya-ku, this Halal beauty salon offers a unique and tailored beauty experience for the growing Muslim community in Japan.

Finding Halal food and prayer spaces made easy with Japan’s HaloDish

Amidst the increasing number of foreign tourists visiting Japan, eftax, a Japanese IT company, has launched "HaloDish", a mobile search service app for Muslims in Japan on 13 October. Users can find Halal restaurants and mosques, considering not only location and operating hours but also Halal menu information and ingredient processing details. The app addresses the challenges Muslims face in Japan, such as reading food labels and finding suitable places for daily prayers. With a focus on customization, HaloDish allows users to set their dietary preferences. This service aims to...

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…)

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…)