Halal J-beauty: I tried Ocean skincare sample
Salam and hello!I got some halal Japanese skincare samples—Ocean skincare series by Cosmetics Halal & Organic Co., Ltd. Let's try them! (more…)
Easy halal emergency food in Japan #2
Salam and hello!Following the halal emergency food series by Onisi Foods, today I'll be trying the remaining 4 products. Let's Go!! (more…)
Easy halal emergency food in Japan #1
Salam and hello!I'm back with another halal Japanese emergency food review. This time is halal Japanese emergency food by Onisi Foods. There are 6 products and I will introduce them in 2 parts. The first part that we will look today is the Ethnic series: Nasi Goreng and Biryani. (more…)
Support Muslims in need today! Even small donation can help
Salam and hello!This is Iman, Salam Groovy Japan Muslim staff. (more…)
Donate Now to Muslims in Need, Why We Crowdfunding
Salam and hello!This is Iman, Salam Groovy Japan Muslim staff. We at Salam Groovy Japan is currently collecting donations by crowdfunding on LaunchGood to help Muslims living in Japan who are in financial distress. I shared with you why we wanted to start this crowdfunding project.Today, we will look at why Salam Groovy Japan chose LaunchGood. (more…)
Halal Japanese emergency food review, My first try
Salam and Hello!This is Iman, Salam Groovy Japan Malaysian staff. Back again with a halal food review. (more…)
Wish to Aid Needy Muslims in Japan in COVID times
Salam and hello!This is Iman, Salam Groovy Japan Muslim staff. Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, Japan is also not a stranger to the hardships and struggles the virus has brought upon us.We had the chance to chat with a few Muslim students at Tokyo University of Foreign Studies (TUFS) about their current situation. (more…)
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...
Eid’s Donation of Halal Food to Japan Da’wah Centre
Hello!I’m Iman, Groovy Japan’s Malaysian staff. This year, we will also be providing halal food to the Japan Da’wah Centre in Osaka, a Muslim exchange centre. We'll provide (1) Halal Japanese food developed as emergency food for disasters, (2) fried chicken.Both are products of Hinomoto Shokusan.*Initially, we were going to serve "in-flight meal", but it was changed to "chicken fried chicken". An example of Halal Japanese food Image of fried chicken Thank you Hinomoto Shokusan!Please click the link below to read more about its coverage. Offer Halal Japanese Food: Hinomoto...
Ultimate gaming paradise at e-ZONe Hotel in Osaka
Hello! I’m Iman, Salam Groovy Japan’s Malaysian staff.Welcome to “e-ZONe~電脳空間 (dennou kuukan)~”! It means "e-ZONe~cyberspace~", a new hotel in the heart of Osaka where you can play games while staying the night.It's just near the otaku street "Ota Road". Let's take a look! (more…)
How Amazing To Chop Wood With A Knife
Hello!I'm Iman, Groovy Japan's Malaysian staff. I found a pretty neat product in a Japanese crowdfunding site.It's a 3 in 1 camp knife that can SLICE, SHAVE (carve) and CUT OFF. Most knives I've used or seen, usually used to slice fruits or vegetables.Some also used to carve fruits or wood.But, this knife can chop off wood! In Malaysia, there are many events or camps (for motivation, bonding or educational purposes) organized by schools, university's student bodies and other educational institutions.Some even have jungle trekking or camping experiences.When I was...
Muslim Review: Hiyayakko (Chilled Tofu) With HALAL Soy Sauce Powder
Hello and Salam!I'm Iman, Salam Groovy Japan's Malaysian staff. Following my review of sushi-sashimi, I tried Salam Groovy Japan's Muslim-friendly soy sauce powder with TOFU. By tofu, I'm referring to silken tofu–white, soft and silky ones–used in miso soups. In Malaysia, we don't usually eat tofu just as it is. But in Japan, there's a classic dish called "Hiyayakko (chilled tofu)" which is often eaten in restaurants and at home. The raw silken tofu is usually chilled in the fridge and topped with chopped spring onions or grated ginger, then...