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Sanrio as Ukiyoe? Say ‘Hello Kitty’ to Japanese culture towel
Hello Kitty and other iconic Sanrio characters emerge as 100% cotton, made-in-Japan towels—Sanrio Characters WA Towel (6 types). Available at Asunosya official online shop and others from 30 August. (more…)
Japan postal sends leaf, An essence of Japan’s OMOTENASHI
A story about how Japan post still delivered even a leaf safely to the recipient once went viral on social media. (more…)
Japanese samurai sword & armour, GINZA SEIYUDO now near Yurakucho Station
Get your samurai sword! Japan's leading Japanese sword speciality shop–GINZA SEIYUDO–will relocate to Tokyo Kotsu Kaikan, a 1-minute walk from Yurakucho Station, on 1 September 2021. (more…)
Japan’s largest online store for Japanese washi paper reopens
Awagami Factory, the 1300-year-old brand of Awagami Washi Paper, renewed its online store. New custom-made products, including ''framed print service'', have joined the range. (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...
Revolutionary underground facility for floods in Japan
Japan is actually a natural disaster-prone country. Located on the convergent of 4 moving tectonic plates and inside the Ring of Fire.It's not surprising that volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, hurricanes, floods, earthquakes can all happen in Japan. (more…)
Halal food developer awarded by Gender Equality Bureau Cabinet Office Japan
Gender Equality Bureau Cabinet Office awarded the 2021 Women's Challenge Award to Tomomi Iwakiri, CEO of NARUMI, an Oita-based company.She earned it for her role in producing and distributing ready-to-eat foods made from vegetables and vermin sourced in Oita Prefecture. (more…)
Modern Sports x Traditional Japanese Fan, Back to Edo
Komaruya Sumii came out with a limited-edition Japanese fan: Sports Kyo Uchiwa Fan, designed as "If today's sports existed in the Edo era (1603-1867)". (more…)
Fog expert, From spraying to disinfection and landscaping
Infinitely expanding the possibilities of fog—a leading fog company"Fog Engineers". The term represents H. IKEUCHI & CO., LTD., a specialist manufacturer of spray nozzles for atomizing liquids. (more…)
Studio Ghibli films now as Japanese kanzashi hairpin
Wargo presents a new range of kanzashi (hairpin) inspired by Studio Ghibli's timeless masterpieces "Kiki's Delivery Service" and "Spirited Away". Available from 20th August 2021. (more…)
Japan Cultural Expo: Enjoy traditional arts, performance, anime online
"Virtual Japan Cultural Expo" launched in August 2021, fusing "real experiences" at actual venues and "virtual experience" with digital content online. Accessible in Japan and worldwide. (more…)
Halal-certified vinegar & mirin to serve Muslims halal Japanese food
Japanese basic seasonings: vinegar and mirin. Generally, they contain alcohol and are thus not suitable for Muslims.Yokoi Vinegar Brewing has solved this issue with its halal-certified pure rice vinegar, mirin-style seasonings and more. (more…)