Website renewal announcement
Thank you for your continued access and visits to Salam Groovy Japan.This website will undergo a renewal on 15 September. (more…)
Halal pore care item – “KEANA BEAUTE”
There is growing awareness of the global environment and health, especially among young people, and interest in cosmetics suitable for this age of diversity is also increasing. Meishoku cosmetics have achieved halal-certified formulations, non-use of animal-derived ingredients, and non-animal testing as formulations in line with these changing times. The product to be released this time is the skin care series “Kana Beaute” which is close to pore concerns and the needs of generations. For detailed product information, please see the link below. Related Article:Halal-certified beauty line to debut by Japan’s...
Muslim experience flying JAL with in-flight Muslim Meal
Hello, it's Muslimah staff Iman here! Today, I want to share my Japan Airlines (JAL) MUSLIM MEAL experience with you. (more…)
Grand Opening 55Kitchen specializing in halal and Asian ingredients
On September 11, 2022, Healse Co., Ltd. opened the Asian food specialty store "55Kitchen Kawagoe" in Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture. In this shop, ingredients, seasonings, beverages, sweets, and handmade side dishes purchased from various Asian countries are lined up, as well as Korean cosmetics, halal ingredients, cooking utensils, and other Asian products that are difficult to get in Japan. Starting with the opening of the first store in Kawagoe, the company plans to open stores in Tokyo by the end of the year and is aiming to open 100 stores...
Indonesia protein deficiency may be saved by Japan’s genome editing tech
Regional Fish Institute (RFI), a developer of new species using genome editing technology and engaged in seed production and sales, has announced that it will conduct a demonstration project on genetic variation breeding of seafood products in Indonesia.*For the Islamic view of genome editing, please refer to the related article below (more…)
Spicy Food Network (Akihabara) in Tokyo
Used computers and smartphones are displayed near the entrance to Spicy Food Network in Akihabara, Tokyo. At first glance, there is no sign of food being sold. However, once inside the store, you will find a convenience store-like array of halal foods, including spices, frozen meats, dates, grains, samosas, and sweets. It is a small store, but you can buy halal food from many different countries.For more information about the store, please see the link below.
Enjoy Tokyo cultural sights for foreign tourists with THE TOKYO PASS
The new service to make cultural tourism in Tokyo more comfortable and enriching for foreign tourists in Japan, THE TOKYO PASS-Culture, are now selling on its official website from 5 September. (more…)
Held the 1st Halal Japanese Food Tasting Event
Hello everyone!It's Salam Groovy Japan Editor-in-Chief Okuma here. On 28 August (Sunday), we held a tasting event for the first time, gathering all Halal foods from Japan under one roof. And here is how the event turned out. (more…)
“Best Denki” opens the 8th directly managed store in Malaysia
Yamada Holdings Co., Ltd. opens the “IOI City Mall Store” on September 1, 2022 (Thursday), which will be the eighth directly managed store in Malaysia under the Best Denki brand. IOI City Mall is Malaysia's largest shopping mall located in Putrajaya, an administrative city to the south of the capital Kuala Lumpur. Name: Best Denki "IOI City Mall"Opening date: Thursday, September 1, 2022Address: L2-236 A&B, Second Floor, IOI City Tower 2, Lebuh IRC IOI Resort City, 62502 Putrajaya, Sepang, Selangor Darul EhsanSales area: 1057.85㎡
[NHK Coverage] Making Ramen for Muslims by an Indonesian
In March of this year, an Indonesian Muslim spoke on NHK about his dream, "I want to make ramen that Muslims can eat."Five months after the broadcast, there is a new movement in Halal Ramen! A dream "after" is scheduled to be broadcast. The goal is to realize the dreams of foreigners! "Dream Neighbor" Broadcast date: Friday, September 9, NHK 19:30-19:55
What are the future entry restrictions to Japan?
On August 25th, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare will change the conditions for a negative certificate of COVID-19, which is required when entering Japan, from 00:00 on September 7th. Announced that travelers from overseas will not have to submit a negative certificate at the time of entry if they have completed the third vaccination. In addition, travel agencies and others have pointed out that tourists who prefer to travel on their own are a factor in avoiding trips to Japan, as there is a low degree of freedom...
Guest house for Muslim visiting Tokyo
Japan's premier friendly Share House (private rooms) & Guest House (dormitory rooms) are exclusively for Muslim visitors and students coming to Japan. Located in Yoyogi Uehara, one of Tokyo's most exclusive neighbourhoods, this area offers a high level of security and convenience to go around the Tokyo Shinjuku area. For more information, please visit the link below.