Our Muslim-friendly Japanese snack packs now available at halal restaurant MATSURI
Ramadan Kareem Everyone! It's your Muslimah Admin Iman here. And I have some great news to share with you today. Our assorted Muslim-friendly Japanese snack packs are finally available at the famous halal restaurant MATSURI in Osaka. You can enjoy them on-the-road, or give them to your friends, colleagues and families as souvenirs. (more…)
8 Muslim-friendly alternative spots for these famous closed restaurants in Tokyo-Osaka
Salam/Hello Everyone. Have you ever experienced this situation? You finally visited Japan after the pandemic, but the Muslim-friendly service or Halal restaurant is not in operation anymore when you got there. No need to worry since this page will show you the Muslim-friendly/Halal alternatives to these few closed restaurants, so you won't get lost. (^_-) (more…)
Matsuri: Your halal one-stop eatery for Japanese food faves in Osaka
Salam and Hello Everyone.Are you looking for a convenient place that serves all kinds of Japanese food? Well, this halal restaurant MATSURI got you covered. Let's check the place out! (more…)
Why tasting is vital? A step to spread out halal Japanese food
Hello, this is Salam Groovy Japan's Chief Editor Okuma back with another blog. From time to time, we receive Japanese halal food products at our office as samples. So we would conduct taste-tasting session sometimes within our company, where both Muslim and non-Muslim Japanese staff can join. (more…)
Handout free Halal cup noodles, Malaysian sweets/sambal at Masjid Istiqlal Osaka
Hello, it’s Muslimah staff Iman here!On 9 December, I helped distribute free Halal cup noodles at Masjid Istiqlal Osaka (MIO), an Islamic facility (mosque) in Nishinari-ku, Osaka, so here's a glimpse of how it all went. (more…)
Is Tokyo Banana Halal? Everything you need to know about the famous Tokyo snack
There's no doubt that SNACKS makes one of the best souvenirs and easiest to get for your family and friends when you are travelling. From local sweet chocolates to savoury crackers and all kinds of food! (more…)
Joined Halal Wagyu Beef Barbecue in Ichihara, Chiba
Hello everyone! It’s Salam Groovy Japan Editor-in-Chief Okuma here.After interviewing this company, I was invited to visit Hoshino Farm in Ichihara, Chiba, by the representative of G-BIZ EAST Co., Ltd., Mr. Matsumoto. (more…)
Halal udon now at KIX, Perfect with a rich dashi soup
A new restaurant serving HALAL compliant meals opened at Kansai International Airport on 1 October.Opening during the renovation of the domestic flight area, you can find this Homemade Udon KINEYA MUGIMARU branch, operated by Gourmet Kineya Restaurant, on the 2nd floor of Kansai International Airport (KIX). The noodles are made in-store from flour produced in Mie Prefecture, freshly prepared and boiled. It is sold in a self-serve format.The noodles have a thick, soft and chewy texture that are totally satisfying. They match well with the dashi (Japanese soup stock) filled...
What you need to visit Japan for all foreign tourists & residents?
As Japan is fully reopening its borders for foreign tourists from 11 October, I want to share with you what you need to know and prepare before coming to Japan. (more…)
Muslim experience flying JAL with in-flight Muslim Meal
Hello, it's Muslimah staff Iman here! Today, I want to share my Japan Airlines (JAL) MUSLIM MEAL experience with you. (more…)
Held the 1st Halal Japanese Food Tasting Event
Hello everyone!It's Salam Groovy Japan Editor-in-Chief Okuma here. On 28 August (Sunday), we held a tasting event for the first time, gathering all Halal foods from Japan under one roof. And here is how the event turned out. (more…)
Muslim-friendly airports with prayer room in Japan
More and more airports throughout Japan have set up prayer rooms to accommodate all kinds of travellers, including Muslims. Check out this full guide on which airports, where to find them and what each facility offers. (more…)