اليابان: مدينة كانساي تقدم خدماتها للسياحة الإسلامية

- خبر من مصادر إنجليزية.

أكد السيد "كيجي يامادا" - محافظ "كيوتو" اليابانية أن مدينة "كانساي" - جنوب وسط جزيرة "هونشو" أكبر جزيرة في "اليابان" - والتي تتضمن العديد من الثقافات والصناعات - تقدم خدماتها للراغبين في برامج السياحة الإسلامية؛ حيث يقوم "مطار كانساي" ببيان الأطعمة الحلال وأماكن الصلاة من خلال لوحات وشاشات عرض، وهذا علاوة على وجود 30 مطعمًا لتقديم الأطعمة الحلال.

وتعليقًا على ذلك أكد "خالد هارون" - رئيس شركة "ماتا" السياحية الماليزية - كثرة الرحلات بين "اليابان" و"ماليزيا"، مشيرًا إلى أن زوار "ماليزيا" من اليابانيين أكثر من زوار "اليابان" من الماليزيين، داعيًا الماليزيين لزيارة "اليابان"، وخاصةً في ظل توفير البرامج السياحية الحلال؛ حيث استقبلت اليابان العام الماضي 100 ألف سائح ماليزي من بين 8 ملايين سائح؛ المصدر: شبكة الألوكة.

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Muslim-friendly holidays in Kansai

Japan is certainly not “horsing around” with the popularity of K-pop and the region of Kansai is going all out to woo visitors to its rich history and unique culture.

Kyoto Prefecture governor Keiji Yamada said Kansai is a centre of culture and industry.

“We have the beauty of the four seasons, with our sakura blossoms, and autumn leaves.

“We also have hot springs, golf courses, beautiful scenery and a unique culture.” Keiji said during a visit to Wisma MATTA here yesterday.

The governor added that Kansai was a region that was very friendly for Muslim tourism.

“In Kansai International Airport, there are displays to show which foods are halal, as well as prayer rooms.

“Kansai also has about 30 restaurants serving Muslim-friendly food,” he said.

Keiji added that 2013 was Kansai International Tourism Year and there would be various expos in Osaka spotlighting its unique food from April 26 to May 6.

“Kansai also has a rich history as it was the capital of Japan for over 1,100 years until the Meiji restoration, when it was moved to Tokyo.

“Because of this, it has about 60 architectural historical treasures,” he said.

Other attractions include the Wakayama Prefecture and Universal Studios Japan.

MATTA president Datuk Mohd Khalid Harun said the association was also promoting Malaysia as a tourist destination in Japan, particularly its latest attractions such as Legoland and Hello Kitty World.

He added that it was very convenient for Malaysians to travel to Kansai due to the wide availability of flights there by Malaysia Airlines and Air Asia X, among others.

“The number of Japanese coming to Malaysia is more than Malaysians going to Japan.

“However, we hope that with new developments, Kansai will receive more Malaysian visitors.”

Mohd Khalid said, adding they would be promoting Kansai in MATTA fairs here and Kota Kinabalu.