Japan is one of the most rewarding countries on earth for Muslim travellers — and one of the least explained. Most “halal Japan” articles are written by people who have never read a Japanese ingredient label. This section is different: it’s written by a Japanese local who lives in the UAE and understands exactly what you’re asking before you ask it.

Here you’ll find halal food guides city by city (with the honest distinction between certified, Muslim-friendly and pork-free), prayer spaces that actually exist when you need them, and the guide nobody else writes properly: private onsen — how to enjoy Japan’s greatest pleasure without compromising your privacy.

No sugar-coating: where Japan is easy we’ll say so, and where it takes planning we’ll show you exactly how to plan it.