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AI guide with same-time translation at 4 JR stations
Four JR Yamanote Line stations (Shinagawa, Shibuya, Ikebukuro and Akihabara) have installed an AI avatar guide, AI Sakura-san, to assist passengers accessing the stations. (more…)
“Okayama” where all the good spots for muslim tourist
Please see the link below for a detailed tour of facilities with unique tourism standards for Muslims Zunita Ramli who is a power influencer with a strong influence on Southeast Asian Muslims visited for reporting in Okayama City and Kibichuo, Maniwa City. You can also check out the other articles in this series:Latest Muslim guidebook with interactive travel experience, Okayama City
Indonesia lifts restrictions on food imports from Japan
Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo told Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Wednesday that his country has lifted all restrictions on imports of Japanese food products that were imposed in the wake of the Fukushima nuclear crisis in 2011, the Japanese leader said.Please see below for the details.
Halal-certified bento and catering for Muslims, Nankai Catering Service
Nankai Catering Service provides bento (boxed lunches) and buffets made in a central kitchen. Let's check out halal menus by the company from the president, Nobuko Eimoto. Since 1989, our company has predominantly engaged in banquet and party catering.In 2016, we became the first catering company to obtain halal certification. We also provide our clients with food that embraces diverse dietary needs, such as vegetarian and gluten-free. click to enlarge photo Our Hot Delivery® is a hot meal catering service that provides hot meals in a buffet style, which has...
How to find halal food & items by ingredients in Japan
When travelling in Japan, finding Muslim-friendly/halal drinks or snacks at the local 7Eleven, supermarkets and such can be hard since all the labels are in Japanese with unfamiliar kanjis.Today, let's focus on what you should pay attention to in such situations with some useful tools for your trip. (more…)
Enjoy Japan’s summer traditional cuisine in Malaysia!
Unagi is a freshwater eel that is usually cooked in glazed-grill style. It’s a common food staple in Japanese cooking. Unagi is often eaten during summer days especially by the end of July. "SUKIYA" in Malaysia has been holding an "eel" food fair for a limited time from July 8th. Please enjoy eel dishes that blows away the heat of summer in Malaysia. As part of its Halal Policy, SUKIYA ensures that all recipes and ingredients used in its food are Halal-certified, making it one of the preferred choices in...
Tourists from Malaysia to Noboribetsu City for 1st time in 2 years
Following the resumption of acceptance of foreign tourists, which has been suspended due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Noboribetsu City in Hokkaido was visited by tourists from Malaysia for the first time in about two years.
Try Muslim-friendly Ethical lipstick “BENI” for your lips
A new era of Japanese cosmetics brand that considers the global environment without using plastic in the container or contents - Muslim friendly Ethical lip "BENI" that do not use ingredients derived from pigs or alcohol. Following its launched last year, you can get it through its official online shop. Related Article:Plastic-free & Muslim-friendly ethical lipstick ‘BENI’ launched
Automated driving mobility service might start in Japan
WHILL Inc. autonomous driving mobility service demonstration experiment at Narita Airport will start. It is a new attempt at "WHILL Automatic Driving Mobility Service". According to research by WHILL, this case is the world's first experiment in which self-driving personal mobility carries a person to move all from the departure point to the target boarding gate by automatic driving across all floors.
Anything wrong with the content about Islam?
NHK Koukou Kouza is a Japanese education programme created to introduce "international culture-religion, culture, lifestyle" for Japanese high school students. And to learn the tolerance to recognize, respect, and accept various values and diversity of the world. Please take a look and check if there are any mistakes.
UNIQLO UT PEACE FOR ALL project: Hana Tajima Graphic T-Shirt
The world needs peace now more than ever. With just a simple T-shirt, UNIQLO can help make the world a better place. Introducing the UNIQLO UT PEACE FOR ALL project: an ongoing collection of T-shirts designed by world-renowned leaders in art, design, literature, science and sport. HANA TAJIMA Designer / UK-born fashion designer, Hana Tajima is changing the way women dress all over the world. Her contemporary, functional designs, which are both culturally sensitive and extremely versatile, continue garnering international attention.