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Ganko Zushi, Enjoying Halal Japanese Food in Kyoto

  • Category:Cafe
HALAL MEDIA
 
Written by Lala-san
Sushi is popular worldwide as one of the most delicious Japanese food, that is why almost everyone who visits Japan wants to try sushi.
Unfortunately, they often add mirin (which is made from alcohol) to the rice in sushi to make it tastes sweeter. As muslim, we ...

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Festival / Candlelight of 3,000 lanterns illuminates world of antiquity

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THE JAPAN NEWS
 
At Kasuga Taisha shrine in Nara, each of the more than 3,000 lanterns in the precincts are lit up three days a year, namely on Feb. 3 and Aug. 14-15, between 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. for the summer event and 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. for the winter event.
 
This tradition has continued fo...

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Why Are Little Kids in Japan So Independent?

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CITY LAB
 
In Japan, small children take the subway and run errands alone, no parent in sight. The reason why has more to do with social trust than self-reliance.
It’s a common sight on Japanese mass transit: children troop through train cars, singly or in small groups, looking for seats.
They we...

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Hana Tajima, The Muslim British-Japanese Designer Working with UNIQLO to Redefine The Hijab

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 JAPAN TRENDS
 
Half British, half Japanese. That alone would set Hana Tajima apart from most, but she is also a Muslim convert (at the age of 17) and a fashion designer and blogger.
Tajima has teamed up fast fashion retailing giant UNIQLO to create a new range of clothing aimed at Muslim women.
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Boroichi Market: Weird, Wacky and Wonderful

  • Category:Shopping
JAPAN TRENDS
 
This article by Adriana Mazza first appeared on Tokyo Cheapo.
 Boroichi Market: Intangible Folk Cultural Asset
There’s something pretty magical about an intangible folk cultural asset, isn’t there? It relies on collective initiative and long-lasting enthusiasm that transcends gener...

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Premium Green Tea from Kyoto Meets Fine Chocolate

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ROCKET NEWS
 
What happens when renowned Kyoto tea makers are inspired by fine French chocolates? You get stunning and mouth-watering sweets like these!
Well-known Kyoto-based tea company Tsujiri recently announced that they will be offering a collection of Valentine’s chocolates for the first ti...

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Gatebox Hologram Communication Robot Showcases Future of Spouse-free Smart Homes

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JAPAN TRENDS
 
Gatebox is a “hologram communication robot” that integrates with a smart home.
Developed by Japan’s Vinclu Inc and apparently the first of its kind, Gatebox can converse with you, turn on appliances, wake you up, and more. The hologram sits inside a kind of blank box and can also m...

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UTme! Lets Customers Design Own Uniqlo UT T-shirts On Their Phone

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JAPAN TRENDS
 
UTme! is a new service by Uniqlo, the Japanese apparel retailing chain with its sights set on world domination. UTme!, as its name suggests, lets consumers design their very own UT t-shirts.
The customized UT tees can be ordered by the special app. After you have finished “having f...

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Matcha Chocolate-covered Strawberries: The newest Green Tea Treat From Kyoto

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 ROCKET NEWS
 
A cup of tea, a piece of fruit, or a bit of chocolate can all make for a delicious and relaxing moment, and this new Kyoto confectionary lets you enjoy all three in a single bite.
Japanese tea company Itohkyuemon was founded in 1832, when Japan was still ruled by a shogun and close...

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Pop and Colorful Personalized Charms from Tokyo Temple May Be The Answer to Your Problems!

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ROCKET NEWS
 
A Buddhist temple in Tokyo is now offering custom-made omamori charms, and their brilliant colors and designs are…well, nothing short of “charming”!
Ikegami Jissouji Temple, located in the Ota Ward of Tokyo and belonging to the Nichiren Sect of Buddhism, has given traditional Japane...

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