“The government has built facilities to accommodate Muslim travelers such as prayer rooms at airports and added qibla (direction of prayer) signs in hotel rooms. Although [the facilities] may not be available everywhere, we are ready to welcome Muslim travelers," Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) manager Kristiana Susanti told a press conference in Jakarta on Wednesday, adding that the country aimed to attract at least 250,000 tourists from Indonesia this year.

To further promote Japan tourism in Indonesia, which is home to the largest Muslim population in a country, JNTO is slated to hold Japan Travel Fair in Kota Kasablanka mall in South Jakarta on Sept. 10-12.

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At the event, visitors can expect to grab brochures listing Muslim-friendly restaurants from Tokyo to Hokkaido, purchase travel packages at special prices offered by five airlines and 19 travel agents, take part in a lucky draw of return tickets to Japan, and enjoy performances, including a ninja show by Edo Wonderland Nikko Edomura, Japanese cuisine show and a music performance by Hiroaki Kato.

Kato told The Jakarta Post that aside from exploring Hokkaido and Sapporo during winter, visitors should also visit Kyushu for its delicious food, Okinawa Island and Shikoku. "Kyoto is also a must-visit during autumn. It has a lot of temples and momiji trees. The scenery from Kiyomizu-dera in Kyoto during autumn is particularly awesome,” said the musician. (kes)

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