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…)
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…)
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…)
Offer Halal Japanese Food: Hinomoto Shokusan Total Adherence
Providing Japanese delicacies that meet the stringent international Halal standard—Hinomoto Shokusan Co., Ltd. brings tastiness and reassurance to Muslims (who have dietary requirements), with "Japanese Food Made Accessible to All" at heart. (more…)
For children! An Indonesian entrepreneur to build mosque
To build a mosque in Osaka's Daikokucho, an Indonesian Muslim, Herizal Adhardi, is fundraising to raise a hefty JPY700 million. As COOP JAPAN's CEO and an entrepreneur, he has been active in trade, recruitment, retail and expanding his business scope. (more…)
Halal Skincare: Tokyo Organic, A word with Zunita
TOKYO ORGANIC—a well-loved organic skincare brand for only using selected ingredients. We sat down with Zunita Ramli, the founder of Tokyo Organic, to hear more about this Japan-made brand. (more…)