Revolutionary underground facility for floods in Japan
Japan is actually a natural disaster-prone country. Located on the convergent of 4 moving tectonic plates and inside the Ring of Fire.It's not surprising that volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, hurricanes, floods, earthquakes can all happen in Japan. (more…)
Halal food developer awarded by Gender Equality Bureau Cabinet Office Japan
Gender Equality Bureau Cabinet Office awarded the 2021 Women's Challenge Award to Tomomi Iwakiri, CEO of NARUMI, an Oita-based company.She earned it for her role in producing and distributing ready-to-eat foods made from vegetables and vermin sourced in Oita Prefecture. (more…)
Modern Sports x Traditional Japanese Fan, Back to Edo
Komaruya Sumii came out with a limited-edition Japanese fan: Sports Kyo Uchiwa Fan, designed as "If today's sports existed in the Edo era (1603-1867)". (more…)
Fog expert, From spraying to disinfection and landscaping
Infinitely expanding the possibilities of fog—a leading fog company"Fog Engineers". The term represents H. IKEUCHI & CO., LTD., a specialist manufacturer of spray nozzles for atomizing liquids. (more…)
Studio Ghibli films now as Japanese kanzashi hairpin
Wargo presents a new range of kanzashi (hairpin) inspired by Studio Ghibli's timeless masterpieces "Kiki's Delivery Service" and "Spirited Away". Available from 20th August 2021. (more…)
Japan Cultural Expo: Enjoy traditional arts, performance, anime online
"Virtual Japan Cultural Expo" launched in August 2021, fusing "real experiences" at actual venues and "virtual experience" with digital content online. Accessible in Japan and worldwide. (more…)
Halal-certified vinegar & mirin to serve Muslims halal Japanese food
Japanese basic seasonings: vinegar and mirin. Generally, they contain alcohol and are thus not suitable for Muslims.Yokoi Vinegar Brewing has solved this issue with its halal-certified pure rice vinegar, mirin-style seasonings and more. (more…)
Hanko Seal: A Deeply Rooted Tradition in Japan
A contemporary master craftsman undeterred by the adversity of "de-stamp (datsu hanko)".The hanko seal industry faces a rough patch with the government's "de-stamp (datsu hanko)" policy. A policy on breaking away from the traditional usage of hanko (personal seal). (more…)
Takex halal sanitizer verified antiviral effects against Covid-19
Takex confirmed its TAKEX CLEAN EXTRA Sanitizer could inactivate 99.99% of the Covid-19 virus (SARS-CoV-2) even after 15 days via a verification test. (more…)
University of Tsukuba’s halal cafeteria with daily specials
University of Tsukuba's Open Day has launched a dedicated page to introduce university life. The halal-friendly cafeteria offers a selection of recommendations.*Open day/open campus is an event where members of the public/prospective students may visit the university to take a look around. (more…)
Summer Break Notice
Thank you for all your continued readership. The Salam Groovy Japan editorial team will be on summer holiday from 12 to 16 August 2021.Therefore, all enquiries received after 17:00 on 11 August will be replied after 17 August. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. Your understanding is much appreciated.
Hana Tajima’s Latest Uniqlo FW21 Modest Collection
Hana Tajima for UNIQLO Fall/Winter 2021 collection will be available online and in selected shops in Japan from Friday, 13 August. (more…)