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Soy cheese? By industry-university collab in Japan
Japan's academia-industry collaboration has successfully developed and launched Soy Delice (Koji*1), a soy-based cheese fermented with lactic acid bacteria and koji mould. (more…)
Notice for Winter Holidays
Thank you for your continued support.Salam Groovy Japan will be unavailabe from 29 December 2021 until 4 January 2022 due to the winter holidays in Japan.All enquiries received after 5pm on 28th December 2021 will be replied after 5th January 2022. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding.Have a great new year and Stay safe!
Lower ocean CO2 with gene editing to algae carbon cycle
A Japanese company started the world's first demonstration test of a carbon cycle, applying genome editing technology to algae and seafood, utilizing the food chain to reduce CO2 emissions in the ocean. (more…)
Support Halal, Dashi shop with new logo for 80 varieties
The dashi specialist ODASHI KOUBOU has over 80 years of experience providing dashi, a basic ingredient of Japanese cuisine. Its operator, NUMATA, is also a Muslim-friendly company supporting accommodation facilities to comply with Halal standards. (more…)
$87 per one? yokan with premium Japanese chestnut
The world has many kinds of chestnuts. Only four are grown as fruit trees, including the Japanese chestnut. (more…)
Hot spring help beat illness based on gut bacteria research
Beppu is famous as a hot spring city with the most number and water flow of hot springs in Japan.And that Beppu has a piece of good news to share with you. (more…)
Halal 101: From syubhah to halal
Salam and hello!As a Muslim-minority country, Halal-certified products are not widely available in Japan. Although most are not certified, some products can be Halal once you know the source. (more…)
Don Don Donki Malaysia opens largest outlet in Selangor
JONETZ by DON DONKI Tropicana Gardens Mall opened on 10 December 2021 at a shopping complex in central Selangor, Malaysia.Managed by Pan Pacific Retail Management (Malaysia), a Pan Pacific International Holdings (PPIH) Group company. (more…)
Giant slide at Osaka famous Tsutenkaku awaits you
Osaka's famous Tsutenkaku, the city's symbolic tower, will have a new interactive attraction, "TOWER SLIDER". Set to open at the end of April 2022. (more…)
White egg-yolk, Japanese branded egg Kometsuya®
Eggs are a vital part of Japanese people's diet. While eggs are available worldwide, they need strict hygiene controls to be safe to eat raw or half-cooked. Japan is one of few countries with such standards. (more…)
City as power plant, film-based perovskite solar cell by Japan
The Sun's rays from far across the cosmos emit massive energy onto the Earth surface. 45 mins of exposure to sunlight are enough to supply us with energy for a year.If exposed for 112 hours, the energy estimated would equal all the Earth's oil, coal and natural gas reserves. (more…)
A Day in Muslim-friendly Aichi①: Escape the City Course
Do you want to escape the busy cityscape? Want to enjoy cherry blossoms and autumn leaves together? AICHI has the spot for you. (more…)