Work In Japan: What to Know On Specified Skilled Worker
I'm Kajikawa, an administrative scrivener and the representative director of the Kansai Association of Business Promotion for Muslim. From April 2019, a new residence status: Specified Skilled Worker, has been introduced.Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, many foreign nationals and companies are looking to apply for "Specified Skilled Worker". It have been increasing opportunities to hire foreign workers in sectors that were previously difficult to do so. Highly related to the hiring of foreign nationals—What is the "Specified Skilled Worker"?This article will give you a better idea of what it entails, so...
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…)
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…)
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...
Muslim Review: Hiyayakko (Chilled Tofu) With HALAL Soy Sauce Powder
Hello and Salam!I'm Iman, Salam Groovy Japan's Malaysian staff. Following my review of sushi-sashimi, I tried Salam Groovy Japan's Muslim-friendly soy sauce powder with TOFU. By tofu, I'm referring to silken tofu–white, soft and silky ones–used in miso soups. In Malaysia, we don't usually eat tofu just as it is. But in Japan, there's a classic dish called "Hiyayakko (chilled tofu)" which is often eaten in restaurants and at home. The raw silken tofu is usually chilled in the fridge and topped with chopped spring onions or grated ginger, then...