Fresh, healthy, flavourful Japanese caviar to the world
Okayama-based Japanese caviar producer CHOZAMEYA plans to export to Malaysia and Singapore upon obtaining Halal certification on 9 May 2022. Learn about CHOZAMEYA's caviar features and sturgeon farming from Mamoru Tanaka of the Sales and Product Planning Unit. (more…)
Tasty meal for Muslim & allergic people with halal emergency food
Used in various ways for school lunches, home dining and disaster supplies—Alpha Rice. The manufacturer/seller, ALPHA FOODS, is now increasing its disaster supply line-up to include Halal-certified items. Hear straight from the Sales Planning Dept's Imasaka on its path towards the certification, including what makes Alpha Rice unique and how to use it. (more…)
Halal-certified famous Hokkaido sweets going overseas
The Hokkaido famous sweets YUKATAN is now Halal-certified and will start exporting to Malaysia and Singapore. Hear from Yorihiko Sakamoto, general manager of LLC Dosanko Energy's Nishimura Family Div., about how a renewable energy business came into the sweets trade. (more…)
Indonesian offers tasty halal bread in Japan, HANAMAZA PAN
Founded in 2014 in Gifu Prefecture, HANAMAZA PAN offers delicious freshly baked halal breads online, offline and via food trucks. They were also chosen as one of the Reiwa Edition Japanese Delicious Bread. Let's find out from the owner, Fauzy Ammari, how the halal bread business started and their recommended items. (more…)
Halal made-in-Japan ramen for Muslims worldwide, IWASEI
IWASEI is a veteran seafood processor with a 190-year history in the business. When we heard they wanted to export their Halal mackerel ramen to the Islamic market, we spoke to the director, Tomoko Iwasaki, about how the new product was born. (more…)
Muslim-friendly Paprika Hotel with musalla & halal restaurant
To welcome Muslim guests, Paprika Hotel opened in 2019, with prayer rooms (musalla) and a Halal restaurant. Find out from CEO Yoshinori Izuka about the hotel's features and aspirations for their Southeast Asian staff. (more…)
Halal vending machines to make Japan more foreigner-friendly
Apart from selling Halal food, iWorks is also involved in foreign personnel placement and the sale of Japanese language learning videos. Find out how the company set up the first Halal food vending machine in the Kanto region and their vision for the future. (more…)
Kimono Hijab, made-in-Japan modest fashion by WATASI JAPAN
WATASI JAPAN is an apparel manufacturer and seller based in Shirakawa, Fukushima. Their signature items are hijabs and abayas tailored for Muslim women by reusing disused Japanese kimonos. (more…)
Halal cosmetics made-in-Japan to bridge ties with Muslims
Mitchan's Halal-certified Made-in-Japan Lip Balm. This cute balm really delivers the goods! With its eye-catching Japanese-style design, it contains over 99.5% natural ingredients. More than 7 organic ingredients are used to keep your lips glossy and moisturised. (more…)
Halal-certified free-range dairy products, Nakahora Dairy Farm
Nakahora Dairy Farm (located in Iwaizumi, Iwate) is among the very few natural grazing dairy farms in Japan. They have a range of dairy products from milk to yoghurt, ice cream, pudding and butter.In November 2013, the farm obtained Halal certification, making their products suitable for everyone, even Muslims. They renew the certificate every year since then. (more…)
Free halal certification for more Muslim-friendly shops-offered by Japan Muslim Access
What troubles Muslims in Japan: lack of places to eat and pray. To solve this issue, Japan Muslim Access (JMA) provides free Halal certification to restaurants and other establishments, as well as promoting prayer facilities to be established. (more…)
Malaysia will get Japan’s famed kaedama halal ramen, Tanabiki-Seimen
The 124-year-old veteran noodle maker Tanabiki-Seimen obtained the Halal certificate in October 2020. With their wide Halal noodle range, you will soon get these at Don Don Donki Malaysia outlets. Let's hear from the company about the features of the new products and how they become certified. (more…)