Malaysia’s Sri Aria School meets Japan’s primary students
An international school in Kuala Lumpur and a primary school in Nara Prefecture started an exchange program among their students.Read on to see what sort of interaction will go on between them throughout the school year. (more…)
International Conference The Future of Asia 20-21 May, LIVE
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir and other Asian leaders, ministers, researchers, and business leaders will join together the international conference—The Future of Asia. What kind of discussions will unfold at the conference now in this Covid-19 pandemic? (more…)
Halal-friendly TOFUMEAT 2nd Prize at Taberu Japan Bimi Awards
The 1st Taberu Japan Bimi Awards was held. TOFUMEAT (a halal-friendly ingredient) selected as the runner-up among 142 nominated products. What kind of ingredient is TOFUMEAT? According to the official website of the manufacturer and distributor, TOFU MEAT Corp., "TOFU MEAT is a halal-friendly ingredient, attracting interest as next-generation alternative meat". It also states that TOFU MEAT is "manufactured to a standard that will set the world benchmark beyond the scope of health food products. It's also an ingredient that meets the needs of athletes or those dieting, requiring a...
A suit for badminton? Aoyama Tailor Stretch Suit
Aoyama Tailor, Guinness World Record holder for the most suits sold, released a video of people playing badminton wearing suits.Can a suit cope with the movements of badminton, a popular sport in Indonesia and Malaysia? (more…)
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…)
New prayer space for Muslims, Tokyo Skytree®
The Tokyo Skytree®, a popular tourist attraction for international travellers, recently added a new prayer space (musolla). Designed mainly for Muslims—What is it like? (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…)
Halal factory is a boost for cosmetics makers
Japan still has very few cosmetic ingredients manufacturers that obtained halal certification.Now, a foreign raw material manufacturer obtained halal certification for its factory in Fukushima.What are the benefits for cosmetic manufacturers? (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…)
Chiba Muslim Friendly Map With Latest Update
Chiba City Tourism Info updated its "Muslim Tourist Map" to the latest edition. It is its sixth edition.It contains unique information such as shops offering original sambal. (more…)
TOKYO MUSLIM Travelers’ Guide, A must for your trip
Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau (TCVB) present to you—TOKYO MUSLIM Travelers' Guide that includes restaurants, prayer spaces, ways to ease your troubles during your stay and more. It provides information for Muslim travellers to enjoy your Tokyo trip in English and Japanese. (more…)