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Islamic Media: The Halal Times Chief Editor Ahmed
A Pakistani Muslim living in Japan for 25 years, Ahmed.He now focuses on Islamic media management dealing with companies worldwide interested in branding and promoting themselves to Muslims. We had a chat with Ahmed to learn more about him and what made 'The Halal Times' a successful media outlet. (more…)
Halal-certified frozen & chilled warehouse, Nichirei Logistics Group, Kyokurei
In June, Nichirei Logistics Group announced that the Honmoku Distribution Centre of its corporate group Kyokurei attained Halal certification.The certification issued by Japan Halal Association and the certified warehouse is a freezing/refrigerating zone. (more…)
International Japan shopping service now with Bahasa Indonesia
ZenMarket, the Japanese shopping service for overseas consumers operated by ZenMarket Corporation, now supports Bahasa Indonesia.Indonesia has a fast-growing EC market, estimated to reach about USD 46 billion by 2025. (more…)
All halal-certified foods, Mr.HALAL food truck opens for franchising
Mr. Halal runs a food truck specialising in Chicken Over Rice.All ingredients used in the menus are halal-certified, ensuring Muslim customers can enjoy the food at ease. (more…)
Accessible to people abroad, Rich with novelty KABUKI
Kabuki is a traditional but ever-evolving form of folk theatre unique to Japan.With its exotic allure, here are some of the fun and intriguing aspects of Kabuki. (more…)
Halal-certified Premium Japanese Cosmetics to The World: Vy Krásný
Japan's first brand to develop Halal-certified serum, Vy Krásný.We chat with Yumiko Nakano, President of Vy Krásný, the Japanese brand behind creating reliable and safe halal beauty products for your skin. (more…)
Birth of The Organic Halal Skincare from Japan
Plaisir launches VKSARA, a collection of organic Halal skincare items.It is a Japanese beauty range for all women, including Muslims. (more…)
How will robots rescue Japanese agriculture?
A Japanese company uses automated robots to enhance organic rice farming efficiency. How does it work? (more…)
How many do you know? Sushi Secrets
Sushi is a globally famous Japanese food. Discover some of its secrets that you may not be aware of. (more…)
Happo-en’s Muslim-friendly meal kits launched
Happo-en launched a commissioned development of original Muslim-friendly municipal meal kits. It incorporates the specialities of each municipality in a safe-secure central kitchen certified as Muslim-friendly. (more…)
Halal, local AZUKI BAR ice cream to hit Malaysia
IMURAYA Group will launch IMURAYA AZUKI BAR, a JAKIM Halal-certified Japanese style ice cream in Malaysia.It is a localized version of the Azuki Bar series. (more…)
3D billboards to a POP culture! Osaka, Dubai & Beyond
Dinosaur heads popping out of walls, big hands holding large sushi, giant pufferfish and octopus dangling over arcades— You can now see them in every corner of the city: 3D billboards. With their realistic and sometimes exaggerated look, they are very eye-catching and make an effective advertisement. We chat about the appeal of this art with Masahide Nakamura of Pop Koubou (ポップ工芸). A self-taught artist whose work now can be seen right here in Osaka's Minami district and even abroad. (more…)