Moist & soft halal-certified Baumkuchen, Taiyo Shokuhin
Four varieties of Baumkuchen by Taiyo Shokuhin Co., Ltd. have been certified Halal by the Japan Islamic Trust (JIT)*1. Find out all about the specialities of the products and upcoming future plans. (more…)
Japan’s moving 18m Gundam lit up for winter, adds new pose set to YOASOBI’s op song
GUNDAM FACTORY YOKOHAMA (GFY), where visitors can experience a dream come true of an actual moving life-sized 18m Gundam, will hold a special winter production "GFY Winter Illumination 2022 feat. 'Mobile Suit Gundam: Witch of Mercury'" on 24 November 2022 – 9 January 2023. (more…)
Joined Halal Wagyu Beef Barbecue in Ichihara, Chiba
Hello everyone! It’s Salam Groovy Japan Editor-in-Chief Okuma here.After interviewing this company, I was invited to visit Hoshino Farm in Ichihara, Chiba, by the representative of G-BIZ EAST Co., Ltd., Mr. Matsumoto. (more…)
Halal, vegan, green skincare line ‘Happiness Beaute’ from Japan adds 4 new products
Focusing on a clean design, the HAPPINESS BEAUTE added 4 new skincare items to its range on 1 November. This skincare line is created by Momotani Juntenkan, a company group with 137 years of history in the beauty/health industry. (more…)
New area ‘Fantasy Springs’ at Tokyo DisneySea coming in 2024!
It was only two years ago that the 'Beauty and the Beast' area opened at Tokyo Disneyland. In Spring 2024, a NEW 8th themed port 'Fantasy Springs' will open at Tokyo DisneySea, the only Disney themed park in the world featuring the legends of the sea. (more…)
Halal shabu-shabu set meal & Osaka soul food at Asian Spicy Diner 585
Directly connected to JR Namba Station, Asian Spicy Diner 585 (the sister restaurant of Halal Yakiniku Zerohachi in Osaka) now offers halal shabu-shabu set meal alongside its popular halal kushikatsu. (more…)
Muslim-friendly meal, prayer tools available at Quintessa Hotel Osaka Bay
With great access to many tourists spots in Osaka, Quintessa Hotel Osaka Bay, run by CORE GLOBAL MANAGEMENT CO., LTD., has been providing Muslim-friendly services since 2019.The hotel provides free shuttle buses to Universal Studios Japan, JR Osaka Station and more. (more…)
Halal organic toner, enriched with fucoxanthin for healthy skin
meravi brings you organic skincare gentle on the skin formulated with highly purified fucoxanthin, developed to solve various skin problems, from ageing skin to dry, sensitive skin. Its facial toner (keshou-sui)* has been certified Halal by Japan Islamic Trust (JIT).*For Keshou-sui, this brand uses the term "Lotion". Some Japanese brand may uses the English term Emulsifier, Skin conditioner, etc. You may check our blog at the end of this article to learn more about these terms. (more…)
The Agriculture Counsellor Office of the Embassy of Malaysia in Tokyo (ACO) hosts durian sweets contest to explore ‘King of Fruits’ durian’s new potential
On 22 October, the Malaysian Durian Sweets Contest 2022 Final (co-organised by the ACO, Japan Durian Promotion Association (JDPA) and Kawori Orchard Inc.) was held at the Embassy of Malaysia, Tokyo. (more…)
Japan’s top sushi chain ‘Sushiro’ is opening in Indonesia
Image is for illustration purposes Sushiro, the largest kaitenzushi (conveyor-belt sushi) chain, is opening its first sushi chain in Indonesia, aiming to expand more branches as it anticipates a growing demand for conveyor-belt sushi. In a press release on 26 October, FOOD & LIFE COMPANIES Ltd. announced that it will set up a subsidiary there in December. (more…)
Traditional x Innovation, Into the world of ikebana art at Nijo Castle
After 3 years, NAKED, INC. is back with its famous interactive art show, turning the World Heritage Site Nijo Castle into an autumn metaverse with the largest display of digital cherry blossom art ever. (more…)
Halal-certified: Japanese traditional dried noodles go global, Toa Food Industrial
Toa Food Industrial Co., Ltd. is the first company in Japan to obtain Halal certification for dried noodles.Discover first-hand from President Iichiro Inoue about its journey to obtain Halal certification in 2014 by Nippon Asia Halal Association (NAHA), including its vision for overseas expansion. (more…)