Donation to Otsuka Masjid, Japan Islamic Trust
We at Salam Groovy Japan have taken up the cause of donating Halal food to Muslims living in Japan who are in financial distress. Our donation this time was to the Japan Islamic Trust (JIT). (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…)
Life of Muslims studying in Japan in Covid19 pandemic
Hello!This is Okuma, Chief Editor of Salam Groovy Japan. A platform bringing together Japanese business and the global Islamic market via a business perspective. I recently had a chance to chat with some students from the Tokyo University of Foreign Studies (TUFS) about how things are in the Covid-19 pandemic. It all began when we donated halal food packs by Japanese firms for the Eid celebrations this year. When I went to deliver the food packs, the staff of TUFS mentioned how international students are in a bind as part-time job options...
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...
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...
Eid’s donation to Tokyo University of Foreign Studies
Hello.I'm Okuma, the editor-in-chief of Salam Groovy Japan. In my last blog, I announced that we would be donating Hinomoto Shokusan's halal Japanese food for Muslims celebrating Eid after Ramadan (fasting month). We're going to give out the food to the Muslim students at Tokyo University of Foreign Studies.Thank you to the International Student Affairs Office for accepting our offer. Tokyo University of Foreign Studies Website As the name says, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies is a university where you can learn many different languages. Its mission is not only...
Donating Halal Japanese food for Eid celebration!
Hello.I'm Okuma, the editor-in-chief of Groovy Japan. For Muslims, there is a month of Ramadan (fasting month) every year.This year, Ramadan falls from April 13 to May 12, and during this period, with a few exceptions, eating and drinking during the day is prohibited.While eating and drinking during the day is prohibited, eating after sunset is allowed, and this meal after sunset is called "Iftar". Last year, we donated 100 portions of Halal certified Hida beef to the Japan Da'awah Center , a Muslim exchange center in Osaka during Ramadan....
Meet Japanese business interested in Islamic market
Hello!I'm Okuma, the editor-in-chief of Groovy Japan-a media platform connecting Japanese industry with the Islamic market via a business perspective.I visited the Halal Market Fair held at Tokyo Big Sight for three days from 21 April. (more…)
How To Speak Manglish By Japan’s Universities
Hello!I'm Okuma, the editor-in-chief of Groovy Japan-a media platform connecting Japanese industry with the Islamic market via a business perspective. Groovy Japan editorial team is constantly researching information to share with you HERE; I came across an intriguing project involving the Tokyo University of Foreign Studies (a university I visited on several occasions). (more…)
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…)
Why Salam Groovy Japan set its sights on the Islamic market
Hello!I'm Okuma, the editor-in-chief of Salam Groovy Japan. In my last blog, I briefly talked about how we started the Salam Groovy Japan project and reached the concept of "Bridging the Gap Between Japanese Companies and the Islamic Market Via a Business Perspective". Today I would like to talk about why we decided to target the Islamic market. (more…)