Japanese cell biologist Osumi Yoshinori won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2016, for his discoveries of mechanisms for autophagy, a process that cells use to recycle and rebuild cellular components.

Fasting activates autophagy, which can rapidly provide fuel for energy and building blocks for renewal of cellular parts, helping to slow down the aging process. And guess what turns off autophagy! Eating –
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​There are over 370 Halal shops and supermarkets listed on Halal In Japan website. These shops are selling variety of Halal products; some hundreds, some just a few and some only one product.

We have listed these Halal shops in alphabetical order making it easy for website visitors to search and locate them. Many of the shops have website and are selling online too. Some only sell online, whether just on their own website or also on Rakuten marketplace – some sell only on Rakuten.
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With the word Wine, the alcoholic drink made from fermented grapes comes to mind, which is forbidden in Islam.

Wine, not only used as a drink, but it is recommended for health and also is a popular drink that accompanies and enhances a wide range of cuisines, from the simple and traditional stews to the most sophisticated and complex haute cuisines. For health and cooking! But how a Muslim can consume wine if it is not Halal?
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ANA announced that it has expanded halal menu for its in-flight meals to address the wide range of dietary needs by a growing number of international ANA passengers.

All Nippon Airways "ANA" is the largest airline in Japan by passenger numbers.
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Halal has been a growing buzzword among Japanese companies, particularly those in the food, beverages and service industries. 

More restaurants and hotels offering halal options, and manufacturers are gaining halal certification for their products. Few green tea producers also have applied and received Halal certification.
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