VOICED : Halal tourism takes off in Japan

The video discusses the challenges Muslims face in Japan, particularly in finding halal food. It highlights the growing number of Muslim tourists due to relaxed visa policies and the opportunities this presents for businesses. A restaurant owner shares his experience of adapting to serve halal food, despite challenges. The video also covers preparations for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, where a significant number of Muslim athletes will require halal meals. Japan aims to attract 20 million visitors for the games, emphasizing the need for cultural and religious inclusivity.

What is one of the main challenges Muslims face when trying to find food in Japan?

• Language barriers in menus

• Lack of vegetarian options

• Limited availability of halal restaurants

• High cost of dining out

Why did the Christian restaurant owner decide to offer halal food?

• To attract more local customers

• To cater to the increasing number of Muslim tourists

• To experiment with new recipes

• To comply with government regulations

What is a significant challenge the restaurant owner faces in maintaining halal standards?

• Advertising the restaurant as halal

• Training staff in halal cooking methods

• Balancing the menu for both Muslim and non-Muslim customers

• Finding halal-certified suppliers

What percentage of athletes in the 2020 Olympic Games are expected to be Muslim?

• 50-55%

• 10-15%

• 25-28%

• 40-45%

What is Japan's goal for the 2020 Olympic Games in terms of visitor diversity?

• To limit the number of visitors to reduce congestion

• To welcome visitors from all countries and religions

• To focus on European visitors

• To attract only Asian tourists