Furusato Nozei is a kind of donation out of income tax that people offer to the local or prefectural governments of their choice, and in response, municipalities repay the donors’ generosity by sending them "thank you gifts". In most cases, the gifts are local specialties.

Foreign residents who work and pay taxes in Japan, can also participate in Furusato Nozei program and receive gifts in return for their donations.

All Nippon Airways has served halal-certified meals on its international flights since 2015. Now, ANA offers an expanded in-flight menu to accommodate the wide range of dietary needs of the airline’s increasingly diverse customer base.

The lineup includes not only religious meals but also allergen-free meals, dietary meals, vegetarian meals, meals for infants and small children, and more besides.
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​In the 1980s, you could hardly find halal shops and restaurants in Japan. Nowadays, only in Tokyo, there are more than 60 halal food shops and over 200 halal food restaurants, and the number is increasing.

Here is some information that comes in handy either for Muslims who reside in Japan or those who are planning to visit for sightseeing.

Trusted by thousands of Muslims living in Japan, Halal Japan App is considered the most informative source on Halal and Muslim-friendly products sold in Japanese market.

The Halal Japan App arose out of frustration with all the long-winded, difficult-to-pronounce ingredients that so many of us Muslims deal with on a daily basis. Hence, the Halal Japan team handles the difficult details so we don't have to. ( Watch A YouTube Video )
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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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