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Rice planting in a building? In Tokyo central

Speaking of Japan, it can be said that anything is possible, right? Recently, Japan succeeded in innovating indoor rice cultivation.Who says rice should only be planted outside? Using natural lighting and lights, rice planting inside a building, or also known as "urban farming" was pioneered by a company in the heart of Tokyo—PASONA.It is the largest urban farm in Japan with an area of over 4,000 square feet. 1,000 square feet reserved for rice crops and about 3,000 square feet for other crops. What's interesting is that the paddy in...

Rotating Sushi Time with Halal Soy Sauce Powder

Hello and Salam!I’m Iman, Salam Groovy Japan’s Malaysian staff. As it was such a nice weather out, I went out for lunch. It's the long-awaited SUSHI TIME!I had sushi at a conveyor belt sushi (kaiten sushi) restaurant.*Of course, following to the proper Covid-19 safety protocols. How does a Muslim eat out in Japan?As you know, Japan is a country with very few Muslims. Unless you live in places with many tourists attractions, finding a halal-friendly restaurant is challenging.When there's no halal restaurants available (as a Muslim), I would go for...

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...