Muslim-friendly Ramen: Fukuoka chain debuts in the UAE
"Hakata Ikkousha" is the first ramen company based in Hakata of Fukuoka to open a branch in the United Arab Emirates.In strict accordance with Islamic law, it offers chicken-based ramen. Side menus are also free of pig derivatives and alcohol, making it a Muslim-friendly shop. (more…)
Halal-Supported, UNO HOTEL To Open in Okayama in July
UNO HOTEL opens in July just in front of Uno Station, with easy access to the islands of the Seto Inland Sea.The hotel's restaurant—also caters to halal requests—offers dishes utilizing the freshest ingredients. (more…)
Free Islamic Culture Seminar Online by Saga SPIRA
Saga Prefecture International Relations Association (SPIRA) will hold an Islamic Culture Seminar online. Free participation and pre-registration needed.It aims to deepen understanding of the culture as more and more residents of Islamic cultures are living in the prefecture. (more…)
Muslim Workshop In Noshiro, Akita With Halal Food Tasting
As part of the Host Town Project, Noshiro in Akita held the "Let's Learn More About Jordan!~Muslim Workshop #2 with Focus on Food~".It was an online workshop to learn about Muslim food culture and more. Participants also had a chance to try a halal food set of maqluba and lentil soup. It's a great initiative to increase understanding of Muslim culture, including Halal food. ２月18日、能代市ホストタウン事業の一環として「ヨルダンをもっと知ろう！～食を中心としたムスリム講習会第２弾～」が能代松陽高校で行われました。 同校家庭クラブの部員や市民など約20人が参加。ハラール食に対応する株式会社八芳園（東京都）の料...能代市役所さんの投稿 2021年2月18日木曜日 Noshiro, Akita is located in the northeastern region of Japan, facing the Sea of Japan. It is a city surrounded by lush greenery and...
Halal-certified air cargo transport in Japan by Nippon Express
Nippon Express expanded its halal logistics services in Japan. On 8th March (Mon), it began a domestic air freight forwarding service that meets halal-certified quality standards. (more…)
Saitama budgets JPY79 mil. to develop food industry, Supporting Halal
Saitama issued a statement in its 2021 budget allocating JPY79 million to subsidise the development of facilities and certification required for exporting processed food and other products.It will provide an initiative to meet the exporters' needs, including Halal, Kosher, HACCP and more. (more…)
Guide to Muslim friendly restaurants by Ikeda City
Osaka's Ikeda City Tourist Association launched the "Ikeda Friendly Food Project". They're introducing Muslim, vegetarian, vegan-friendly restaurants on the web. It's available in English and Japanese. (more…)
Japan’s service for restaurants, Advancing F&B DX in ASEAN
IT company E-COMETRUE has formed a business alliance with a Singaporean consulting company.From now on, E-COMETRUE will support branch openings and introduce IT technology to restaurants in the ASEAN region, where Muslims make up about 40% of the population. (more…)
A New Exclusive Halal Food Truck at Kagawa University
Kagawa University and Kagawa University Co-op have collaborated in opening a HALAL FOOD only food truck.The university students and the university's coop have been working together to create menus for international students who are troubled and could only eat halal food.It is also to let Japanese people know more about halal food. We're sure there are many international students at other universities who can only eat halal food. Hopefully, similar initiatives will catch on! 【ハラル食限定のキッチンカーが明日プレオープンします！】 香川大学と香川大学生協のコラボにより、ハラル食限定のキッチンカーが3月9日（火）明日プレオープンします！ ハラル食しか食べることのできない、困っている留学生のため、ま...香川大学さんの投稿 2021年3月7日日曜日
Malaysia’s First DON DON DONKI, To more halal goods
The JONETZ by DON DONKI Lot10 store is due to open on 19 March 2021.It will offer more halal-certified products, including Japanese products and products of its private brand "Jonetsu Kakaku". To enable Muslims, who make up more than 60% of Malaysia's population, enjoy shopping comfortably, the shop offers a wide range of halal-certified products. This also include non-pork and non-alcohol products.Moreover, there will be varieties of Wagyu beef (processed in halal-certified facilities), such as thin slices of meat for Japanese-style barbecue. (more…)
New Muslim-friendly service for self-quarantine
matsuri technologies "ichiji-kikoku.com (一時帰国.com)", a provider of self-quarantine facilities, has launched a new plan for Muslims. It comes with a "Food Pack" that can offer you halal foods. (more…)
Collecting Donation, A School for Young Muslims in Japan
Salam and hello!I'm Iman, a Malaysian staff of Groovy Japan. Japan Islamic Trust (JIT) is raising funds to purchase a school building for International Islamia School Otsuka (IISO) to support the young Muslim generation in Japan. As the Muslim community growing in Japan, many families hope their children could learn in an Islamic environment. Thus, JIT opened a primary school—International Islamic School Otsuka, in 2017.Within three years, they have gained about 100 students and expecting more. Currently, it's inconvenient because the primary school is in two different locations. To provide...