138-year-old Toyama dashi maker gets halal certification, Kaneshichi
The venerable food manufacturer Kaneshichi Co., Ltd, with over 130 years of history in Toyama, has secured Halal certification for more than 33 products, including granulated dashi*1 and kelp tea. Let's find out the speciality of its products and its future prospects. (more…)
“Islamic Shopping district” Shin-Okubo multinational area
Shin Okubo is a cozy little neighborhood located within Tokyo’s Shinjuku ward and is easily accessible as one of the stops on the Yamanote train loop. And it is well known for its extensive Korean community. Mainly popular among Tokyoites for its Korean foods, K-pop. But now you will see that it is a Shin-Okubo is a cozy little neighbourhood?in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward, easily accessible as one of the stops on the Yamanote Line. It is also known for its large Korean community. It is popular for Korean food and...
HIRING NOW: Writing, EN-ID translation, Market Research in Osaka
Job Description English and Indonesian language support (article writing, translation, etc.), managing the English version social media network, and local research. As a localisation staff member for Salam Groovy Japan, an online media outlet connecting Japanese businesses with the Islamic market in Indonesia and Malaysia, you will mainly handle language support, from writing articles to English translation/interpretation. This includes managing our English social media accounts, which has many following of Muslims overseas. To introduce the charms of Japan to overseas Muslims, you may occasionally get to attend events, visit amusement...
Medicine vending machine to appear in rural areas in Japan after test at Shinjuku Station
A medicine vending machine was installed in JR Shinjuku Station on a trial basis until the end of August. (more…)
Kamakura Private Half-Day Muslim-Friendly Tour
Have a tour around a city that's popular with Muslim travelers - Kamakura. By going on a private tour, you'll have your guide's undivided attention. Save time and see multiple highlights in one day, such as Jomyo-Ji, Hokoku temple, Komachi Street, Tsurugaoka Hachiman Shrine, and more. You won’t have to worry about language barriers, as a guide will translate and recommend where to get a halal lunch too.