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Finding Halal Wagyu in Chiba City at Yakiniku Shira

No trip will be complete without experience the authentic Wagyu that literally melts in your mouth and to complete your Chiba trip, Yakiniku Shira is here for you! Yakiniku Shira is located near Chiba Urban Monorail Yoshikawakoen Station (4 minutes walk) and also at a walking distance from Chiba Station (About 14 minutes walk) . Hence, coming to Shira by foot is not a problem! They can also accommodate large groups so be sure to make a reservation before dropping by. Once you arrive at the restaurant, you will be served the Halal menu. Even though the menu variations are not that much, it was more than enough to satisfy your craving for a good Japanese beef! Here at Shira, there’s a special set menu that only costs 5,500yen/ person and you will be getting this much meat! They even have add-ons such as shrimp and scallop, just in case you’re not full yet. For the set menu, you will be receiving these 3 plates of meat. You know the meat is good when they have all the marbles that just scream “we will melt inside your mouth”! Here’s another shot of the meat marbles that guarantee you a good quality of Wagyu! What we love about Shira is their transparency and effort to make it Halal. Among the menu they disclosed their Halal Certifications just to ease your mind when having your meal. The meat and chicken both are Halal Certified by a local Halal body! And what even better is they separate all their utensils and tools for their Halal menu! So although they do serve non-halal menu as well, you can rest assured there will be no cross-contamination. All Halal-menu utensils are labeled as below where they tie a gold ribbon to it, especially the tongs and the grill. And it’s time to grill the meat. Hehe. If you don’t know how to grill the meat or want to learn how you can always ask the restaurant’s staff to help you out. Only then you will be able to get the perfect grilled wagyu on your plate! Overall wagyu-experience in Yakiniku Shira in Chiba was amazing and we will definitely come back here again to enjoy their Wagyu. P.S Be sure to make a reservation 3 days prior to your visit so they can prep the Halal wagyu for you. To find out more about other Halal restaurants and information you can check out Chiba’s Muslim Friendly map! Information on Yakiniku Shira, Chiba Address: 3-8-13 Chuo,Chuo-ku, Chiba-shi, Chiba Tel: 043-226-8078
You Must Visit Nishi Chiba Masjid and Here’s Why

Want to experience the local masjid on your trip? In Chiba city, there’s one masjid that is used by the local Muslims and it is called Nishi Chiba Masjid located next to Nishi Chiba station. How convenient right? Nishi Chiba Masjid is located at Chiba Islamic Cultural Centre (CICC) where the whole building is now theirs! The Cultural Centre is not only for you to pray but they often organize events and classes and they even have a halal supermarket and cafe on the ground floor. Nishi Chiba Masjid separates their floor in two where the wudhu and prayer room for males and females are separated. We were amazed at how well kept the place is and if you don’t have a telekung with you, worry not as they have one you can use inside the closet! Another point that makes Nishi Chiba Masjid unique is it is located near Chiba University, hence Muslim students often gather here after class and it has become the center of gathering for Muslims in Chiba. Before heading to your next destination make sure you make a stop at their Halal shop on the first floor. We were amazed at the number of halal products inside the shop! They were a bunch of Made in Japan food products that are suitable to be used as souvenirs and certified Halal by NAHA, a local halal certification body! Do give their Halal ice cream a try too as it is only 150yen! The Nishi-Chiba Masjid that is in the CICC building is located between Tokyo and Narita International airport. The nearest station will be the JR Nishi chiba station(JB38). It is 2 minutes on foot from the North Exit of Nishi chiba station. For more information regarding the Nishi-Chiba Masjid, you can also browse through the CICC website. http://www.cicc-japan.com/ Address : Chiba-ken, Chiba-shi, Chuo-ku, Matsunami 2-6-2, CICC Building 4F Do drop by the masjid for salah or just come and experience Islamic culture in the Chiba City of Japan.
Mihama-En Japanese Garden, Finding Tranquility in the City　

Life in a city can be pretty overwhelming sometimes. If you are visiting Chiba City and looking for a place away from all the city buzz, we highly recommend you make a stop to Mihama-en Japanese Garden. This 1.6 hectares of a beautiful garden is surrounded by the beautiful scenery of nature that changes every season. This relaxing garden is a breath of fresh air even though it is located in the heart of Makuhari New City Area. The purpose of this garden is to allow people either locals or foreigners to enjoy traditional Japanese cultures. The Mihama-en garden has been designed with a Chisen (a pond and a fountain) and Kaiyu (walkthrough) style. The peaceful pond is in the center of the garden and other features of the garden expressing the feels of mountains, rivers, seas, and woods. We recommend you to visit this garden during the fall season. Where the scenery will be absolutely breathtaking and insta-worthy. The garden is operated by Makuhari Seaside Park. The entrance fee is only 100Yen for adults and 50Yen for children. For those of 65 years old above and disabled persons, they can enter for free. The one experience you need to check out is the “Shoraitei”(Tea Room) in the garden where you can enjoy a Matcha experience for only 600Yen! With a stunning view and a sensei that will teach you the right way of drinking Japanese Tea, your Matcha experience will surely be one to be remembered. During your Matcha experience, you will be given a “Wagashi”, Japanese traditional sweets to accompany your green tea. Normally the wagashi are steamed with sake(alcohol) but worry not as with Mihama-En’s Matcha Experience, you’ll be receiving an Alcohol-free Wagashi! What’s unique about this park that you can rarely get elsewhere is they provide a Japanese paper umbrella for rent, FOR FREE. You can stroll around, relax, take your time and pose with your Japanese umbrella in the beautiful scenery of Mihama-en Japanese Garden. Another post for the gram! Mihama-en Japanese garden closed about 10 days in one year. For the rest of the days, it is mostly open from 8 in the morning until 5 pm. Do note that the last admission will be at 4.30pm. This garden does provide car parks for those who own vehicles. If you are using public transport, the nearby station will be JR Kaihimmakuhari Station(JE13) which is only about 10 minutes away on foot. For further info, you can also browse through the website https://www.seibu-la.co.jp/makuhari/guide/ Address: 2-116 Hibino, Mihama-ku, Chiba 261-0021, Chiba Prefecture Tel: +81 43-296-0126
The Best Spot to Get Your Halal Ramen Fix in Chiba City, Yoshino Ramen

Travelling on a budget but still want to taste that authentic Japanese food for lunch? Ramen is the answer! Compared to other Japanese meals, Ramen is relatively cheap and affordable and with one bowl you will have the energy to walk around the city with a full stomach! But of course, aint Halal ramen is hard to find? Because we know that most ramen uses pork or other non-halal meat in their recipe but thanks to Chiba City Muslim Friendly Map we managed to find one that is Halal! *Yay* The best way to enjoy Halal Ramen is to visit it during your shopping trip to Mitsui Outlet Park Makuhari Chiba. This outlet mall is right next to Kaihin Makuhari Station and it is huge and complete with international brands such as Micheal Kors, Coach, Adidas and many more, making it a must-stop before or after your Halal Ramen trip! Halal Ramen Yoshino is located in Plena Makuhari, the opposite building of Mitsui Outlet Park entrance and at the ground floor, It’s relatively easy to find as they have the Muslim Welcome sign and you don’t need a reservation to dine in. But this shop is also famous among the locals so do come early! At Yoshino Ramen Makuhari Branch, they have only 2 menus the Original Ramen (Shoyu/ Soy sauce) or Salty Fresh Ramen. Both serve with huge Karaage and the price is only 700Yen each. What special about Yoshino Ramen is their Shio Ramen (Salty Fresh Ramen). Not many ramen restaurants serve Shio Ramen so if you’re in Chiba you definitely have to give this Shio Ramen a try. It comes with 3 (GIGANTIC) Karaage and sambal and their soup has this refreshing taste thanks to the light salt taste and lemon. I can assure you, you would want to slurp the whole soup when you’re done! The other ramen menu you should try is their Original Yoshino Ramen with Sambal. It’s shoyu (soy sauce) -based and also served with 3 gigantic Karaage and their special homemade sambal! The combination of their Sambal and their Shoyu soup was perfect as the Shoyu tasting is not that strong and blends well with the sambal that gives it a kick. And even though the sambal is made by a Japanese, the sambal is spicy enough for Malaysians to ask for more! Other than the Makuhari Branch, Yoshino also has another restaurant inside Chiba Station making it another convenient spot to have Halal ramen! Other than the 2 ramen menu you can also enjoy an additional menu at this branch, Halal Karaage set! The Halal Karaage set is also 700yen and the set has rice + chopped karaage and Chinese spicy onions, seaweed soup and Annin Tofu as dessert. The volume of this meal is huge but the combination of the spicy onion and the crunchy karaage is irresistible and without knowing you’ll probably end up ordering more! Overall Yoshino Ramen is a must food stop if you’re visiting Chiba. To find more Halal Food be sure to grab Chiba’s Muslim Friendly Map on your trip! Address: 1-4-2 Shinchiba, Chuo-Ku West Rio 2-2F, Chiba 260-0031 Chiba Prefecture Tel: +81 43-3067378
All You Need to Know about Chiba City’s Muslimah Beauty Salon, UNIX Beauty Salon AEON MALL Makuhari New City

Who would not love getting a full head spa while getting their hair treated by a professional at a local salon after a long trip? It’s one of the me-time that you can not say no too, right? But hair salon in Japan is obviously a no-go for a Muslimah as there are male hairdressers and you’ll get your hair done in public and also the kind of products they use (some may contain animal-based products). But don’t give up yet as we finally have one in Chiba! The shop you need to find to get yourself some Muslimah-friendly salon time is UNIX Beauty Salon AEON MALL Makuhari New City! It is located at AEON MALL Makuhari New City GRAND MALL 3F so it is very convenient as you only need to drop by before/after your shopping trip! What makes UNIX a Muslimah Friendly Beauty salon? 1. Private Rooms for Muslimahs The first thing that is important to Muslimah during their trip to a salon is their aurat. We definitely can’t get our hair treated at an open place like this. So instead they have this one huge private room, with curtains, for you to be relaxed and get your hair treated without worrying about exposing your aurat! 2. The products that they used are Muslim-friendly! As mentioned earlier, some hair products in Japan does contain animal-based ingredients that we can’t use. UNIX made sure that they did not accidentally use a non-halal product on Muslims and contacted a few hair products brands until they found a perfect one. And the best thing is it is the oh-so-famous Shiseido! That means you’ll get your hair treated by a good quality product AND a halal one! A+ to UNIX for their dedication! 3. A prayer space just for you Just in case you need to pray before/ after getting your hair treated, they’ve prepared you a prayer mat and some space so you can perform your prayers at ease. All the little thoughts that matter! 4. Get your hair treated by a female hairdresser, always Of course, getting a female hairdresser is the most important part of the experience! They will make sure you get consulted and treated by a female hairdresser all the time. And since they’ve had experience treating other Muslimah, they will recommend you the best hair look for you! BONUS: THE HEAD SPA SERVICE IS MUSLIM FRIENDLY TOO! Other than their hair cut services you can also experience a full-on head spa at UNIX Beauty Salon, in a private room, using only Muslim-friendly oils and creams! Where else can you experience such luxury in Japan right? The Price Now let’s talk price! The price is inclusive of private room usage and also Muslim-friendly hair products. Cut/Shampoo /Styling : ¥7,000 Head Spa Course: Starts from ¥6,000 for a 65 minutes course but you can add on a 10 minutes neck and shoulder massage or a head massage for an additional ¥1,000 . Do ask the staff for recommendations as they have a lot of menu to choose from! Overall, it is definitely worth it to give UNIX Beauty Salon a try as Muslimah-friendly salon in Japan is really hard to find and who knows, you’ll be coming back to Chiba just to get a hair cut or a head spa! UNIX Beauty Salon is located on the 3F, Grand Mall, AEON MALL Makuhari New City. It’s also right below the prayer room hence it’s very easy to find! To go to the mall from Kaihin Makuhari Station, please proceed to North Exit Bus Stop #3 and take AEON MALL 63 or 65 bus and get off at AEON MALL Makuhari New City Family Mall. Or take Keisei Bus “Kai” 61 and get off in front of AEON MALL Makuhari New City Active Mall. More information about UNIX Beauty Salon https://www.unix.co.jp/salon/38_makuhari Address: AEON MALL Makuhari New City Grand Mall 3F 1-1 Toyosuna, Mihama-ku, Chiba-shi, Chiba Tel: 043-304-6348 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unix.makuhari