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...
To tie Muslim-Japan: Growing media in a business outlook
Hello!I'm Okuma, the editor-in-chief of Groovy Japan. I was originally in charge of managing a regional portal site in Japan. But about a year ago, I began involved in the Groovy Japan project. I will be blogging here as editor-in-chief soon, so keep a look out! When I joined the Groovy Japan project, it was right around the time of the Covid-19 pandemic. We couldn't travel to-from our Malaysian subsidiary, JL CONNECT MALAYSIA, as overseas travel was restricted. For Groovy Japan's media section, our main focus was to introduce tourist...
Muslim Workshop In Noshiro, Akita With Halal Food Tasting
As part of the Host Town Project, Noshiro in Akita held the "Let's Learn More About Jordan!~Muslim Workshop #2 with Focus on Food~".It was an online workshop to learn about Muslim food culture and more. Participants also had a chance to try a halal food set of maqluba and lentil soup. It's a great initiative to increase understanding of Muslim culture, including Halal food. ２月18日、能代市ホストタウン事業の一環として「ヨルダンをもっと知ろう！～食を中心としたムスリム講習会第２弾～」が能代松陽高校で行われました。 同校家庭クラブの部員や市民など約20人が参加。ハラール食に対応する株式会社八芳園（東京都）の料...能代市役所さんの投稿 2021年2月18日木曜日 Noshiro, Akita is located in the northeastern region of Japan, facing the Sea of Japan. It is a city surrounded by lush greenery and...
A New Exclusive Halal Food Truck at Kagawa University
Kagawa University and Kagawa University Co-op have collaborated in opening a HALAL FOOD only food truck.The university students and the university's coop have been working together to create menus for international students who are troubled and could only eat halal food.It is also to let Japanese people know more about halal food. We're sure there are many international students at other universities who can only eat halal food. Hopefully, similar initiatives will catch on! 【ハラル食限定のキッチンカーが明日プレオープンします！】 香川大学と香川大学生協のコラボにより、ハラル食限定のキッチンカーが3月9日（火）明日プレオープンします！ ハラル食しか食べることのできない、困っている留学生のため、ま...香川大学さんの投稿 2021年3月7日日曜日
Collecting Donation, A School for Young Muslims in Japan
Salam and hello!I'm Iman, a Malaysian staff of Groovy Japan. Japan Islamic Trust (JIT) is raising funds to purchase a school building for International Islamia School Otsuka (IISO) to support the young Muslim generation in Japan. As the Muslim community growing in Japan, many families hope their children could learn in an Islamic environment. Thus, JIT opened a primary school—International Islamic School Otsuka, in 2017.Within three years, they have gained about 100 students and expecting more. Currently, it's inconvenient because the primary school is in two different locations. To provide...
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...
Muslim Review: Eating with HALAL Powdered Soy Sauce
Hello.I’m Iman, Salam Groovy Japan's Malaysian staff.I had my favourite–sushi and sashimi–for lunch with Salam Groovy Japan’s Muslim Friendly Soy Sauce Powder, available at our online shop.Usually, you'll get complimentary soy sauce packets along with your order in Japan. But as a Muslim, it's difficult to use those since they may contain alcohol.Thankfully Salam Groovy Japan’s product is halal-certified. (more…)
How I–a Malaysian–Found a Job in Japan? 2/2
Hello.I’m Iman, Groovy Japan's Malaysian staff. I have been talking about how I, a Malaysian, became a part of Groovy Japan in two parts. →Click here for the previous articleIn this part, I would like to share about my journey from studying, job searching in Japan until joining the GROOVY JAPAN project. After arriving here, I spent a year learning Japanese and EJU subjects at JASSO Tokyo Japanese Language Education Center.I passed the EJU test, enrolled in Daito Bunka University because I liked the campus vibe with my two other...
How I–a Malaysian–Found a Job in Japan? 1/2
Hello.I’m Iman, Groovy Japan's Malaysian staff. Here’s a two-part story on how I, a Malaysian, became a part of GROOVY JAPAN.The first part is about my time in Malaysia. I grew up in a town called Batu Caves in Selangor, Malaysia.It’s famous for “Batu Caves” where there’s a Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Murugan. You can see a huge golden statue of Lord Murugan as you pass there. You won’t miss it! Ever since I was a child, “I want to study in Japan! I want to go to Japan!”...
Salam Groovy Japan gifted halal Hida beef for Ramadan
Hopefully, it brightened up your iftar! Salam Groovy Japan had gifted 100 portions of halal Hida beef to Japan Da'awah Centre in Osaka for this Ramadan.Hida Takayama is a Muslim-friendly district famous for its branded beef, Hida-gyu (Hida beef). ・Japan Da’wah Centre
A successful event, Socializing with ASEAN Muslims
19 October, Saturday—J-Line Osaka Office, the company behind "Salam Groovy Japan", held an "Islamic Market Questionnaire & Cotton Fabric (Sample) Giveaway" event in cooperation with Japan Da'wah Centre in Osaka at our 9F seminar room. (more…)