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Dakshin Higashi Nihonbashi
Nihonbashi / Asian Cuisine Serving authentic South Indian and North Indian cuisine. Using Halal-certified meat and offer many vegetarian options. Enjoy a flavorful, freshly prepared dishes in a warm and friendly setting. Must try menu : 1. Masala Dosa / Dosa Lunch Set Includes Masala dosa (crispy rice lentil crepe with spiced potato filling), sambar (lentil stew), coconut chutney, curry, rice, salad. Dosa is massive, crispy outside, soft inside, and visually striking. Served like a cone or triangle. It’s the restaurant’s signature dish. 2. Special Dinner Course (15+ items!) Includes...
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…)
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.
Fukuoka City offers halal and vegan restaurant map
In conjunction with the Fukuoka-hosted World Swimming Championships, Fukuoka City created a "Fukuoka Vegan, Vegetarian, and Halal-friendly Map", which was distributed at locations like the JR Hakata Station square in the Hakata district. (more…)
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...
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…)