Halal, local AZUKI BAR ice cream to hit Malaysia
IMURAYA Group will launch IMURAYA AZUKI BAR, a JAKIM Halal-certified Japanese style ice cream in Malaysia.It is a localized version of the Azuki Bar series. (more…)
3D billboards to a POP culture! Osaka, Dubai & Beyond
Dinosaur heads popping out of walls, big hands holding large sushi, giant pufferfish and octopus dangling over arcades— You can now see them in every corner of the city: 3D billboards. With their realistic and sometimes exaggerated look, they are very eye-catching and make an effective advertisement. We chat about the appeal of this art with Masahide Nakamura of Pop Koubou (ポップ工芸). A self-taught artist whose work now can be seen right here in Osaka's Minami district and even abroad. (more…)
What is Bonito or Katsuobushi Flakes?
Takoyaki is one of the Japanese food popular among tourists. Topped of with its special sauce, mayonnaise and the "brown" flakes. What do you call the thing on top of takoyaki?Do you call it termite wings too? (more…)
Health & cosmetic supplement certified Halal
Sankyo, a Shizuoka-based commissioned manufacturer of health-care foods and cosmetics (e.g. capsules and pills), acquired Halal certification for some production lines at its Hinode factory. (more…)
No water supply: WOSH a sustainable hand wash
In midst of the pandemic, hand washing has become the new normal of our lives.Japan has come out with a hand washing stand WOSH that can provide clean water without water supply. (more…)
Manicure Finger, Weird shaped Japanese grapes
Famous for Kyoho grapes, Japan has developed different species using its advanced technology.Here's a look on an unusual-looking grapes: MANICURE FINGER. (more…)
You too can make cute-pretty fruit sandwich
Japanese fruits sandwich is a dessert sandwich.Decorative cross-sections (such as a flower shape) are the key to this. Here are some tips on how to make it. (more…)
Muslim-Friendly eel menu by Nagoya Station, With takeaway
Unagi Yondaime Kikukawa offers eel menus that Muslims can also enjoy.Born out of an eel wholesaler with 90 years of experience, the restaurant opens a new branch in Nagoya. (more…)
Long standing MISO shop in the city of Osaka
Introducing one of Osaka's oldest miso store, Daigen-Miso. We sat down with the 7th generation president, Anzai Yoshiyuki. What is the story of this long-establised urban miso shop? (more…)
Halal, Global, Fujicco partners with Indonesia-Japan trader
Fujicco formed a joint venture with the founder of the Masaya Group, a Japanese food trading company in Indonesia, and two others. The joint venture aims to develop Fujicco products internationally by revamping its Halal-certified factory. (more…)
Indonesia’s 4th NANBOYA shop opens in Bandung
The upscale secondhand store "Nanboya" expanded into the Islamic market, with its fourth branch opening in Indonesia on 1 June 2021.With Indonesia's rapidly growing affluent and middle-class population, Nanboya is actively opening branches in the country. (more…)
Halal Skincare TOKYO ORGANIC
Salam Groovy Japan strives to be the bridge between Muslims and Japan from a business perspective.We are pleased to launch products of the organic Muslim-friendly brand, TOKYO ORGANIC, in Japan. About TOKYO ORGANIC Truth, Beauty, Wellness—TOKYO ORGANIC is an organic skincare brand made from selected natural-based ingredients. Made in Japan and produced by Zunita, a Malaysian Muslim-woman living in Japan who Salam Groovy Japan once interviewed. This brand is well-loved among Malaysian women. TOKYO ORGANIC is a brand founded by Zunita in 2017 that mainly focuses on basic beauty care...