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AirAsia X resumes Tokyo/Hokkaido flight services
The world-famous low-cost airline company, AirAsia Group has announced that it will resume its flights departing from Malaysia and Thai to countries like Japan. (more…)
Dive into autumn sky at this dreamy outdoor ice rink & library in Karuizawa
Compared to the Tokyo area, the autumn season arrives about 1 month earlier in Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture. Here's a perfect place for you to hunt down beautiful autumn foliage in the heart of nature— Karuizawa Hoshino Area! (more…)
To make halal made-in-Japan products available worldwide, NAHA
Nippon Asia Halal Association (NAHA) is the most renowned Halal certification body in Japan. Hear from its founder and director, Dr Saeed Akhtar, about its founding journey and his desire to widen the use of Halal Made-in-Japan products. (more…)
Halal Kobe Beef & Kuroge Wagyu to the World, OS Meat
Reared on its own group farms, OS Meat exports high-quality, brand-name Wagyu beef, like Kobe Beef, to Muslim countries as Halal Wagyu Beef. Let's find out from its representative, Shoji Oda, about its Halal Wagyu Beef and future prospects. (more…)
Halal udon now at KIX, Perfect with a rich dashi soup
A new restaurant serving HALAL compliant meals opened at Kansai International Airport on 1 October.Opening during the renovation of the domestic flight area, you can find this Homemade Udon KINEYA MUGIMARU branch, operated by Gourmet Kineya Restaurant, on the 2nd floor of Kansai International Airport (KIX). The noodles are made in-store from flour produced in Mie Prefecture, freshly prepared and boiled. It is sold in a self-serve format.The noodles have a thick, soft and chewy texture that are totally satisfying. They match well with the dashi (Japanese soup stock) filled...
5 Things You Need to Know Before Traveling to Japan
Japan has opened its border to tourists, and many are eager to come to Japan. You might wonder why? Simply put, Japan is a very fascinating destination. Been living in Japan for the past 6 years, yet Japan still fascinates me in many ways. (more…)
Halal corner at Lawson convenience store near Toyama Mosque
This Lawson convenience store in Toyama Prefecture has a halal food corner to cater for Muslim customers. It all started when the manager noticed how Muslim customers struggled to buy food since she got the position 5 years ago. (more…)
Mt. Daisen in western Tottori covered in “Seven Colours”
Introducing the autumn foliage of Mt. Daisen, which begins to change colours in early October and peaks from late to early November. The scenery of the forests at the foot of the mountain dyed in vermillion, orange and yellow is one of the most beautiful in Japan, with many tourists visiting from all over the country in search of this natural art. Daisen, Tottori Prefecture's famous peak, is often praised as "Mt. Fuji in the east, Daisen in the west." Many people are moved by the way the whole mountain...
Give Muslims the joy of Japanese food with halal soy sauce, Fukushima Soy Sauce Brewing Cooperation
Established by a group of soy sauce breweries in Fukushima Prefecture— Fukushima Soy Sauce Brewing Cooperation. Let's learn more about its beginnings and Halal-certified 'Halal Soy Sauce' straight from the factory manager, Kurebayashi. (more…)
10 million-dollar view – Nagasaki Ropeway & Mount Inasa
Last year, Mount Inasa Park was selected as one of the world's top three night views, along with Monaco and Shanghai. Rising 333 meters above sea level in the center of Nagasaki, Mount Inasa Park in the Inasa mountain range is a natural park beloved by the residents of the city. The summit features a glass-enclosed circular dome lookout from which one can enjoy a 360-degree view of the spectacular scenery. On clear days, one can even see Mount Unzen, the Amakusa area, and the Goto chain of islands. The summit...
Halal Wagyu beef course for Muslims is back at Japanese restaurant GONPACHI
GONPACHI, the famous Japanese restaurant chain favoured by international celebrities operated by Global Dining Inc., is bringing back its Muslim-friendly menus with a new Halal Wagyu beef course. It is available starting 14 October for the first time in almost three years. Photo Source: POOL via Jiji Press Photo GONPACHI is famous for its carefully selected Japanese dishes, including skewers carefully grilled over binchotan*1 and freshly fried tempura. This creative Japanese restaurant made headlines in February 2002 when PM Junichiro Koizumi and US President George W. Bush (both at the...
Garuda Indonesia resumes Narita-Denpasar direct flights from this November
The flagship carrier of Indonesia, Garuda Indonesia will resume its non-stop Narita–Denpasar (Bali) flight service with 3 flights a week from 1 November 2022. (more…)