What is TATAMI found in Japanese houses
As many of you know, homes in Japan usually don't use carpets. But instead, they have a flooring called "tatami (畳)". (more…)
Japan’s Rare Strawberry with Rich Peach Taste?!
Japanese people eat more fresh strawberries than any other in the world.It is said that strawberries were brought to Japan by Dutch ships in the 1830s. The Japanese have developed more than 300 different kinds of strawberries. That's more than half of the world's total! Strawberries are rich in vitamin C, about twice as much as oranges and grapefruits. They are also rich in folic acid ( a vitamin B group). Rich in anthocyanins, a type of polyphenol, which can improve eye function and prevent eyestrain. Japanese strawberries are also...
Muslim-friendly Yamanashi Tourism PR Film for Arab World
IGLOOO Inc., an inbound marketing and promotion company focusing on the Middle East, Europe, the United States and Australia, produced and released a promotional video to introduce Yamanashi Prefecture's attractive tourism for the Middle East. (more…)
Malaysian Muslimah chasing her dream in Japan
Living abroad is a valuable experience as one sets off to a foreign land for many reasons: career or studies, expanding cultural-awareness, finding your true selves, and more. Salam Groovy Japan caught up with sister Noor, a Malaysian Muslimah who shared her precious experience on her life in Japan. (more…)
Halal vending machine Nyonya Mart, Safer food to Muslims
Nyonya Mart, a vending machine selling halal food products, has been installed in Fukuoka Prefecture.Take a look at this halal vending machine welcomed by Muslim users. (more…)
New halal cosmetics SHOJIN COSME at Good Good Mart
Good Good Mart, a marketplace specializing in social good, will start selling halal-certified cosmetics—SHOJIN COSME.What kind of brand is SHOJIN COSME? (more…)
Kanagawa presents Halal-friendly disaster prevention
Kanagawa Prefecture has updated its page introducing the disaster prevention information and experience floor of the Disaster Prevention Center. The food supplies in the center are halal-friendly. On the first floor, there is a corner to experience earthquakes, windstorms, floods, etc. On the second floor, you can experience firefighting and various other activities to raise awareness of disaster prevention.In the display of disaster prevention supplies, a stockpile of food, water, and disaster prevention supplies are introduced. The food and water have a shelf life of 7 years; they are allergy-...
Wearable Cosmetics with Skincare Benefits! Teijin’s Raffinan
Ladies and gentlemen! You think of cosmetics as creams, lotions, gels, things that you apply directly to your skin, right? But an amazing creative Japanese has developed a skin care product that you can wear. Wow! (more…)
Malaysia’s Sri Aria School meets Japan’s primary students
An international school in Kuala Lumpur and a primary school in Nara Prefecture started an exchange program among their students.Read on to see what sort of interaction will go on between them throughout the school year. (more…)
Halal Japanese food to Muslim in Osaka for Eid
Happy Eid Mubarak!Eid has also graced upon all Muslims in Japan. Wishing you a blessed Eid!!This is the second Eid for Salam Groovy Japan since the project’s launch last year. (more…)
Eid gift for Muslims at Tokyo University of Foreign Studies
Hello!I'm Okuma, the editor-in-chief of Salam Groovy Japan. I have delivered Halal Japanese Food to the Tokyo University of Foreign Studies (TUFS), just in time for the end of Ramadan. (more…)
International Conference The Future of Asia 20-21 May, LIVE
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir and other Asian leaders, ministers, researchers, and business leaders will join together the international conference—The Future of Asia. What kind of discussions will unfold at the conference now in this Covid-19 pandemic? (more…)