Japan is a very attractive tourist spot for travellers due to many reasons including its many resort destinations, Washoku (Japanese food) and Mount. Fuji, which were registered as world heritage, and due to the ease of visa requirements for South East Asian countries to enter Japan. It is expected that the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics scheduled to take place in 2020 will also help in enhancing the appeal of Japan as a tourist spot.
Indonesia was one of the countries in which visa for travellers visiting Japan became eased, which happened two years prior. Japan is now becoming one of the countries that must be annualy visited. Currently, due to the increase in tourists from various countries, especially countries with a high ratio of Muslim population, Japan is active in preparing an environment for hosting Muslim travellers. Facilities made so that Muslims can pray with ease and various HALAL-friendly Japanese food are being offered.
With consideration to such future possibilities in business related to tourism in Japan, BNI Syariah will work in partnership with Neox Corporation and Halal Media Japan Co., Ltd with Global Persada Inovasiondo as the representative. Due to this partnership in business, a portal website transmitting various HALAL-related information in Japan will be provided. Additionally, BNI Syariah willl offer holders of the iB hasanah card and corporations striving to increase their business in Japan with simplification and convenience.
Many stores are participating in this program, and various amenities are provided such as discounts on products, souvenirs, and presents at various restaurants. Currently, 20 HALAL-friendly shops in Japan are in cooperation with BNI Syariah. Please find the list of participating stores from the following link. (https://www.halalmedia.jplist-of-restaurants-where-you-can-receive-the-privilege-of-hasanah-card/)
The partnership and launch of portal website on HALAL information will allow Muslim tourists visiting Japan to enjoy Japanese food. This program is expected to help in further increasing Muslims visiting Japan.
