Gunma readies Halal aid for possible new Covid wave
Gunma opens a health observation centre for people recuperating at home to prepare for a rapid rise in new COVID-19 cases. For daily necessity supplies, halal options are available. (more…)
Support Muslims in need today! Even small donation can help
Salam and hello!This is Iman, Salam Groovy Japan Muslim staff. (more…)
Donation to Otsuka Masjid, Japan Islamic Trust
We at Salam Groovy Japan have taken up the cause of donating Halal food to Muslims living in Japan who are in financial distress. Our donation this time was to the Japan Islamic Trust (JIT). (more…)
For food diversity, Kyoto Seika now has Halal bento
Kyoto Seika University now offers Halal and Vegan bento from 1 October as part of its efforts to promote food diversity on campus.The university announced its pro-diversity stance in March 2016. With international students making up 25% of the student body, providing a safe food environment became a pressing task. (more…)
To support interaction with and embrace Muslims
The Islamic market is growing remarkably, becoming more and more prominent in the world.Let's take a look at the activities of an organisation promoting Muslim inbound travel (a growing focus in Japan)—the Kansai Association of Business Promotion for Muslim(hereinafter referred to as "KANMUS"). (more…)
Malaysian Muslimah chasing her dream in Japan
Living abroad is a valuable experience as one sets off to a foreign land for many reasons: career or studies, expanding cultural-awareness, finding your true selves, and more. Salam Groovy Japan caught up with sister Noor, a Malaysian Muslimah who shared her precious experience on her life in Japan. (more…)
Halal Japanese food to Muslim in Osaka for Eid
Happy Eid Mubarak!Eid has also graced upon all Muslims in Japan. Wishing you a blessed Eid!!This is the second Eid for Salam Groovy Japan since the project’s launch last year. (more…)
Eid’s Donation of Halal Food to Japan Da’wah Centre
Hello!I’m Iman, Groovy Japan’s Malaysian staff. This year, we will also be providing halal food to the Japan Da’wah Centre in Osaka, a Muslim exchange centre. We'll provide (1) Halal Japanese food developed as emergency food for disasters, (2) fried chicken.Both are products of Hinomoto Shokusan.*Initially, we were going to serve "in-flight meal", but it was changed to "chicken fried chicken". An example of Halal Japanese food Image of fried chicken Thank you Hinomoto Shokusan!Please click the link below to read more about its coverage. Offer Halal Japanese Food: Hinomoto...
Eid’s donation to Tokyo University of Foreign Studies
Hello.I'm Okuma, the editor-in-chief of Salam Groovy Japan. In my last blog, I announced that we would be donating Hinomoto Shokusan's halal Japanese food for Muslims celebrating Eid after Ramadan (fasting month). We're going to give out the food to the Muslim students at Tokyo University of Foreign Studies.Thank you to the International Student Affairs Office for accepting our offer. Tokyo University of Foreign Studies Website As the name says, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies is a university where you can learn many different languages. Its mission is not only...
Donating Halal Japanese food for Eid celebration!
Hello.I'm Okuma, the editor-in-chief of Groovy Japan. For Muslims, there is a month of Ramadan (fasting month) every year.This year, Ramadan falls from April 13 to May 12, and during this period, with a few exceptions, eating and drinking during the day is prohibited.While eating and drinking during the day is prohibited, eating after sunset is allowed, and this meal after sunset is called "Iftar". Last year, we donated 100 portions of Halal certified Hida beef to the Japan Da'awah Center , a Muslim exchange center in Osaka during Ramadan....
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…)
Halal Skincare: Tokyo Organic, A word with Zunita
TOKYO ORGANIC—a well-loved organic skincare brand for only using selected ingredients. We sat down with Zunita Ramli, the founder of Tokyo Organic, to hear more about this Japan-made brand. (more…)