Halal tourism takes off in Japan

Thai Muslim tourists enjoying Halal certified foods at a barbecue restaurant in Tokyo. - Photo from AFP

As more and more Muslim travellers look at destinations not normally identified with Muslim travel, countries like Japan are trying their best to accommodate their specific requirements.

PRAYER rooms, hijabs made from local silk and even halal-certified whale meat are appearing in Japan as tourism bosses wake up to the demand from Muslim travellers.