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Offer Halal Japanese Food: Hinomoto Shokusan Total Adherence
Providing Japanese delicacies that meet the stringent international Halal standard—Hinomoto Shokusan Co., Ltd. brings tastiness and reassurance to Muslims (who have dietary requirements), with "Japanese Food Made Accessible to All" at heart. (more…)
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…)
What is Muslim Kakejiku? Japanese Hospitality via Traditional Crafts
I'm Yuichi Nomura, managing director of Art Nomura, a manufacturer of kakejiku—Japanese hanging scrolls. (a deputy representative of Kansai Association of Business Promotion for Muslim) We've been in business for 50 years and been working since 2010 to promote the intricate art of kakejiku (hanging scrolls)–a traditional Japanese craft–in Japan and abroad. I would love to share some of the activities we are undertaking to promote the beauty of hanging scrolls among Muslims. (more…)
Chiba Muslim Friendly Map With Latest Update
Chiba City Tourism Info updated its "Muslim Tourist Map" to the latest edition. It is its sixth edition.It contains unique information such as shops offering original sambal. (more…)
TOKYO MUSLIM Travelers’ Guide, A must for your trip
Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau (TCVB) present to you—TOKYO MUSLIM Travelers' Guide that includes restaurants, prayer spaces, ways to ease your troubles during your stay and more. It provides information for Muslim travellers to enjoy your Tokyo trip in English and Japanese. (more…)
Sri Mulyani: Global Halal Market Robust Amid Covid-19 Pandemic
Indonesia's Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati remarked that the potential demand for the halal industry is on a high footing globally, at a signing ceremony on halal products with the National Islamic Finance Committee (KNKS) and Unilever Indonesia. (more…)
Progressive Food Accessibility, Soup Stock Tokyo
Soup Stock Tokyo has taken different initiatives to promote diversity and inclusion, as well as 'Food' made accessible to all (barrier-free food) such as halal menus. (more…)
For children! An Indonesian entrepreneur to build mosque
To build a mosque in Osaka's Daikokucho, an Indonesian Muslim, Herizal Adhardi, is fundraising to raise a hefty JPY700 million. As COOP JAPAN's CEO and an entrepreneur, he has been active in trade, recruitment, retail and expanding his business scope. (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…)
JETRO and MATRADE sign MoC to boost DX collaboration
Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) and Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC). Besides bilateral trade promotion, the parties will enhance cooperation in the digital transformation field. (more…)
Free Halal Certificate, Less strain on Muslim consumer & business
Nanao Confectionery obtained a "Free Halal Certificate" for its products. Fukuoka Masjid issued the halal certificate free of charge to ease the burden on companies and Muslim consumers. (more…)
Halal-certified beauty line to debut by Japan’s cosmetics veteran
Momotani Juntenkan, with a history of 136 years, will release 3 products in its "HAPPINESS BEAUTE" with its original formula "HBP Complex" (which improves the skin foundation). The product range will further expand in the future. (more…)