Halal culinary trip in Japan

Mon, July 29, 2019 / 03:18 pm

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A Japanese middle-aged lady puts signs in Indonesian language to welcome Indonesian tourists at the Iyashi No Sato resort, on the slope of Mount Fuji, Japan. JP/Rosa Panggabean
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Several tourists are entering the prayers room in a shopping mall in Tokyo. JP/Rosa Panggabean
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Indonesian female Muslims are visible among the crowd. JP/Rosa Panggabean
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Japanese restaurants put the “Muslim friendly” sign in restaurants so that Muslim tourists can dine in with ease. JP/Rosa Panggabean
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Two Indonesian Muslim tourists are taking picture of their halal ramen. JP/Rosa Panggabean
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Despite wearing hijab, Indonesian tourists also try to pose in kimono – Japanese traditional costume. JP/Rosa Panggabean
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Some spots in Japan public space can be used for taking pictures. JP/Rosa Panggabean
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Some halal restaurants are decorated with Middle East ornaments as well as serving Middle East menu. JP/Rosa Panggabean
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Two Indonesian Muslims are choosing halal ramen from a vending machine. JP/Rosa Panggabean
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A tourist uses a digital compass to determine the direction of qibla. JP/Rosa Panggabean

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The increasing number of middle class in Indonesia has affected their life style. Travelling has become a secondary need for them. Apart from getting new experience in new cities, the middle class also spend their money for shopping and food-tasting.

As the most populous Muslim country, Indonesians prefer to have halal food even in countries where Muslims are minority. Some countries have been aware of the need of providing halal food.

Japan, for example, has paid more attention to facilities for Muslim tourists. Muslim friendly restaurants – providing halal food – are available in the country. Indonesian Muslims traveling to Japan can enjoy ramen with ease as they can dine in halal restaurants.

Prayers rooms are also available in public places including in shopping malls. [yan]