Japan new gadget soon brings online taste to reality
To reduce human contact, online tools have been widely used under the new normal–becoming a global trend. Increasing the opportunities to use online shopping and online meetings tremendously. However, online services still have limits, as current technology only can exchange text, voice, image, and video.Today a science fiction-like project is underway at a Japanese university to "actualize online tasting". (more…)
Post-Covid: Japan targets 60 million foreign tourists
The Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) has set out its main policies for FY2021, announcing the contents.The target for 2030 is 60 million foreign visitors to Japan and JPY15 trillion spending by foreign visitors in Japan.What are the concrete measures to achieve its target? (more…)
Halal-friendly TOFUMEAT 2nd Prize at Taberu Japan Bimi Awards
The 1st Taberu Japan Bimi Awards was held. TOFUMEAT (a halal-friendly ingredient) selected as the runner-up among 142 nominated products. What kind of ingredient is TOFUMEAT? According to the official website of the manufacturer and distributor, TOFU MEAT Corp., "TOFU MEAT is a halal-friendly ingredient, attracting interest as next-generation alternative meat". It also states that TOFU MEAT is "manufactured to a standard that will set the world benchmark beyond the scope of health food products. It's also an ingredient that meets the needs of athletes or those dieting, requiring a...
A suit for badminton? Aoyama Tailor Stretch Suit
Aoyama Tailor, Guinness World Record holder for the most suits sold, released a video of people playing badminton wearing suits.Can a suit cope with the movements of badminton, a popular sport in Indonesia and Malaysia? (more…)
Arima Food Lab: Kobe’s Best Nuts Snack in Malaysia
Upon hearing that the long-established beans snack shop "Arima HOKODO" expanded its business to Malaysia, selling halal-certified goods. We interviewed Yoshito Arima, president of its local subsidiary.What is its objective to enter the halal market? (more…)
Eid’s Donation of Halal Food to Japan Da’wah Centre
Hello!I’m Iman, Groovy Japan’s Malaysian staff. This year, we will also be providing halal food to the Japan Da’wah Centre in Osaka, a Muslim exchange centre. We'll provide (1) Halal Japanese food developed as emergency food for disasters, (2) fried chicken.Both are products of Hinomoto Shokusan.*Initially, we were going to serve "in-flight meal", but it was changed to "chicken fried chicken". An example of Halal Japanese food Image of fried chicken Thank you Hinomoto Shokusan!Please click the link below to read more about its coverage. Offer Halal Japanese Food: Hinomoto...
Eid’s donation to Tokyo University of Foreign Studies
Hello.I'm Okuma, the editor-in-chief of Salam Groovy Japan. In my last blog, I announced that we would be donating Hinomoto Shokusan's halal Japanese food for Muslims celebrating Eid after Ramadan (fasting month). We're going to give out the food to the Muslim students at Tokyo University of Foreign Studies.Thank you to the International Student Affairs Office for accepting our offer. Tokyo University of Foreign Studies Website As the name says, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies is a university where you can learn many different languages. Its mission is not only...
Muslim Tourism in Hida Takayama and Beyond
From 6 April, Hida Takayama Food Barrier-free Association was established to promote food made accessible to all (barrier-free food) with halal, kosher and allergy-friendly. Hida Takayama is known as a Muslim-friendly region—What does it have in mind for the future? (more…)
Donating Halal Japanese food for Eid celebration!
Hello.I'm Okuma, the editor-in-chief of Groovy Japan. For Muslims, there is a month of Ramadan (fasting month) every year.This year, Ramadan falls from April 13 to May 12, and during this period, with a few exceptions, eating and drinking during the day is prohibited.While eating and drinking during the day is prohibited, eating after sunset is allowed, and this meal after sunset is called "Iftar". Last year, we donated 100 portions of Halal certified Hida beef to the Japan Da'awah Center , a Muslim exchange center in Osaka during Ramadan....
Halal Popular Noodle Shop Gets 2nd Branch in Brunei
TORIDOLL Holdings opened the 2nd Brunei branch of Boat Noodle, which is mainly operating in Southeast Asia. What are the highlights and current progress of this brand famous in Malaysia? (more…)
New prayer space for Muslims, Tokyo Skytree®
The Tokyo Skytree®, a popular tourist attraction for international travellers, recently added a new prayer space (musolla). Designed mainly for Muslims—What is it like? (more…)
8th Halal Market Fair Report
The 8th Halal Market Fair was held at Tokyo Big Sight for 3 days from 21 April 2021. Here's a look at some of the fascinating products and services for Muslims that the Salam Groovy Japan team encountered at the fair. (more…)