Nigiri, Chirashi, Gari: A Guide to Sushi Types and Terms, and What to Check About the Seasonings

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Nigiri, gunkan and maki on one platter. Photo: jetalone / CC BY 2.0 (Flickr)A sushi menu in Japan lists nigiri, gunkan and chirashi side by side, and at the counter you will hear words like shari, neta, gari and tsume.This article explains the main types of sushi and the terms you are likely to hear. It also covers where alcohol can come into sushi through the seasonings, and what to look for on...

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How to Find a Mosque or Prayer Room in Japan: Places Near You and Prefecture Lists

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Kobe Masjid in Chuo-ku, Kobe. Photo: 663highland / CC BY 2.5 (Wikimedia Commons)When you search for a mosque on a map app in Japan, you may not find one nearby.Besides mosques, there are prayer rooms in stations, shopping complexes, hotels and other places, which you can use while getting around or sightseeing.This article shows how to find the mosques and prayer spaces listed on Halal Gourmet...

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Prayer Spaces and Muslim-Friendly Restaurants in Kyoto and Osaka, Area by Area

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The entrance of Masjid Istiqlal Osaka in Nishinari, Osaka. Photo: Abasaa / Public domain (Wikimedia Commons)When you visit Osaka or Kyoto, it helps to know where you can pray before you get there.This article lists the prayer spaces in Kyoto and Osaka that appear on Halal Gourmet Japan, grouped by area, and points you to places to eat.The rules differ from place to place. Some spaces are only for...

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Sushi, Ramen and Tempura: What to Check Before You Order

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Photo: kawanet / CC BY 2.0 (Flickr)It comes down to the seasonings and the stockTwo seasonings are worth knowing by name: mirin and cooking sake.Under Japan’s Liquor Tax Act, hon mirin (true mirin), made from rice, rice koji and shochu or distilled alcohol, is counted as an alcoholic beverage. It sits in the compound liquor category and is defined as having an alcohol content under 15% by...

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Prayer Spaces and Muslim-Friendly Restaurants in Tokyo, Area by Area

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Prayer spaces across Tokyo, grouped by area — Shibuya, Tokyo Station, Asakusa, Harajuku, Roppongi, Odaiba, and the airports — plus how to find somewhere to eat by cuisine.

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From Narita or Haneda into Central Tokyo: How to Choose Your Route

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How to get from Narita or Haneda into central Tokyo, and how to choose between train, bus, and a private transfer based on your arrival time and luggage.

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Getting Around Tokyo by Train: 5 Things to Know Before Your First Ride

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Carry one IC card and let a map app do the routing. Five things worth knowing before your first ride in Tokyo, plus how to fit prayer and meals into your day.

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We Tried Hoto and Ramen at T&T Fujiyama Halal Restaurant (Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi)

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The Halal Gourmet Japan team recently took a trip to Yamanashi Prefecture, and we had lunch at T&T Fujiyama Halal Restaurant in Fujiyoshida. Here is our report on the visit. About the Restaurant T&T Fujiyama Halal Restaurant is a halal-friendly Japanese restaurant in Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi. The restaurant is spacious, with table seating as well as a raised tatami area, and it has a...

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Tax-Free INFO + Halal App Hack at Don Quijote Shinjuku (Tax-Free Rules Changed in November 2026)

In Diary, Japan Travel Tips

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この投稿をInstagramで見る HALAL GOURMET JAPAN(@halalgourmetjapan)がシェアした投稿 ↑ If you’d like to watch the video, check it out on the official Halal Gourmet Japan Instagram account. After enjoying some shopping at Don Quijote in Shinjuku Kabukicho, be sure to make use of the tax-free counter as well. In this video, we show you what to do after you’ve finished shopping in the store, along with how...

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May 2026 Activity Report | Expanding Restaurant Listings, Prayer Space Information, and Product Data

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Hello from Halal Gourmet Japan! It’s been a little while since our last activity update. Over the past few months, we’ve been busy with meetings with restaurants and businesses, improving our services, and preparing new initiatives. During this time, we have continued enhancing our app and website, expanding prayer space information, and building new partnerships with organizations...

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