Indonesian embassy & Japan’s firm seal MoU in creative field
A recruitment company specialized in the creative field signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Indonesian Embassy for bilateral cooperation in the creative economy sector. (more…)
Rotating Sushi Time with Halal Soy Sauce Powder
Hello and Salam!I’m Iman, Salam Groovy Japan’s Malaysian staff. As it was such a nice weather out, I went out for lunch. It's the long-awaited SUSHI TIME!I had sushi at a conveyor belt sushi (kaiten sushi) restaurant.*Of course, following to the proper Covid-19 safety protocols. How does a Muslim eat out in Japan?As you know, Japan is a country with very few Muslims. Unless you live in places with many tourists attractions, finding a halal-friendly restaurant is challenging.When there's no halal restaurants available (as a Muslim), I would go for...
What is TATAMI found in Japanese houses
As many of you know, homes in Japan usually don't use carpets. But instead, they have a flooring called "tatami (畳)". (more…)
Japan’s Rare Strawberry with Rich Peach Taste?!
Japanese people eat more fresh strawberries than any other in the world.It is said that strawberries were brought to Japan by Dutch ships in the 1830s. The Japanese have developed more than 300 different kinds of strawberries. That's more than half of the world's total! Strawberries are rich in vitamin C, about twice as much as oranges and grapefruits. They are also rich in folic acid ( a vitamin B group). Rich in anthocyanins, a type of polyphenol, which can improve eye function and prevent eyestrain. Japanese strawberries are also...
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…)
Wearable Cosmetics with Skincare Benefits! Teijin’s Raffinan
Ladies and gentlemen! You think of cosmetics as creams, lotions, gels, things that you apply directly to your skin, right? But an amazing creative Japanese has developed a skin care product that you can wear. Wow! (more…)
Malaysia’s Sri Aria School meets Japan’s primary students
An international school in Kuala Lumpur and a primary school in Nara Prefecture started an exchange program among their students.Read on to see what sort of interaction will go on between them throughout the school year. (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 gift for Muslims at Tokyo University of Foreign Studies
Hello!I'm Okuma, the editor-in-chief of Salam Groovy Japan. I have delivered Halal Japanese Food to the Tokyo University of Foreign Studies (TUFS), just in time for the end of Ramadan. (more…)
International Conference The Future of Asia 20-21 May, LIVE
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir and other Asian leaders, ministers, researchers, and business leaders will join together the international conference—The Future of Asia. What kind of discussions will unfold at the conference now in this Covid-19 pandemic? (more…)
Japan new gadget soon brings online taste to reality
To reduce human contact, online tools have been widely used under the new normal–becoming a global trend. Increasing the opportunities to use online shopping and online meetings tremendously. However, online services still have limits, as current technology only can exchange text, voice, image, and video.Today a science fiction-like project is underway at a Japanese university to "actualize online tasting". (more…)
A suit for badminton? Aoyama Tailor Stretch Suit
Aoyama Tailor, Guinness World Record holder for the most suits sold, released a video of people playing badminton wearing suits.Can a suit cope with the movements of badminton, a popular sport in Indonesia and Malaysia? (more…)