Blend Japanese and Islamic cultures with fashion
Under the Maison des psyche brand by Cor-an Holdings, they bring the tsuki veil–designed after the Japanese kazuki*1 (headwear) and hijab worn by Muslim women–for people in Japan and worldwide. In this interview, Cor-an Holdings CEO Mamiko Inahata shares how they came up with a fashion item that women all over the world can wear, regardless of religion. (more…)
Halal sweets approved by the Sovereign Prince of Monaco, by JAT
The Halal-certified chocolate Chocolats Café Genshin, coated with Café Genshin designated by the Sovereign Prince of Monaco. Let's see the secret behind their popularity and the hot new product 'Bouchées de Genshin' with the manufacturer-distributor JAT's CEO, Keiko Oda. (more…)
Enter halal market in Southeast Asia, aims mentaiko firm
As of late November 2021, HATAE, a dealer of mentaiko (spicy cod roe) and other seafood products in Fukuoka, obtained Halal certification by the NPO Nippon Asia Halal Association (NAHA). The certification applies to all soy milk cream butter types, all mentaiko types, mentaiko mayonnaise and the like, baked sweet potatoes, and more. (more…)
Halal-certified, healthy, tasty to the world, Japan’s top grain dealer
With over 70 years of history, TANESHO has been producing, processing and selling grains, rice, beans in Saga Prefecture; All its factories are halal-certified. Let's meet its President, Kazuma Morotomi, to find out the highlights of its products and what they are up to overseas. Our company started in 1946. It was a time when there were severe food shortages after the war. We used to sell grains, beans and eggs to cover the lack of staple food like white rice. At that time, grains were a substitute to satisfy...
TOYAMA HALALFOOD GIFTBOX by Toyama firms to offer halal gifts
5 companies in Toyama Prefecture collaborated to develop 'TOYAMA HALALFOOD GIFTBOX', a Muslim-friendly Toyama gift with mostly halal-certified products. Japan Halal Business Association (JHBA) took part in this project as the adviser. (more…)
Soup, seasoning expert joins halal ramen market
An OEM manufacturer of liquid and powdered soup seasonings, Marui Shokuhin Mie Kojo, has over half a century of expertise creating flavours. Last year, its powder line obtained Halal certification. (more…)
Halal research as a nutritionist, KANRIE
The director of KANRIE Inc. appeared on many programs, from NHK news programs to informative programs like "Osamu Hayashi's IMADESYO KOUZA!"—Kasaoka. Let's hear about the company's founding and his research on Halal as a nutritionist. KANRIE To Improve the Stature of Nutritionists At KANRIE, we mainly cast dietitians for media appearances and supervision, oversee products for food manufacturers, develop menus for restaurants, coordinate events/lectures, and so on. Media exposure is a key to raising nutritionists profiles, so even I have actively appeared on TV programmes. Halal Research as A Nutritionist...
Mosque at factory, Strong ties of Matsuyama Kozai-Indonesia
MATSUYAMA KOZAI, a business processing and selling steel, welcoming Indonesian technical trainees since 1997.We spoke to President Kougou, fondly called "Dad" by the trainees, about his struggles when starting the business and his bond with the trainees. (more…)
Simply Beautiful, Halal-certified SHOJIN COSME
Inspired by Japanese vegetarian cuisine, RACE presents a range of ethical Halal cosmetics made in Japan. Narazaki, marketing manager of RACE, shared what drives the company to create beautifying products that balance high-quality with sustainable efforts. (more…)
TAKEX takes on SEA halal market, Bamboo sanitizer & shelf-life extender
A company that researches, develops, manufactures and sells sanitisers, food additives and more made from bamboo—TAKEX. While the products contain ethanol (a type of alcohol), they are certified as Halal by JAKIM. The company has been developing 'halal sanitisers' and 'halal shelf-life extenders' of Japanese quality (a leading nation in hygiene) in Malaysia and other Southeast Asian markets. (more…)
Fog expert, From spraying to disinfection and landscaping
Infinitely expanding the possibilities of fog—a leading fog company"Fog Engineers". The term represents H. IKEUCHI & CO., LTD., a specialist manufacturer of spray nozzles for atomizing liquids. (more…)
Hanko Seal: A Deeply Rooted Tradition in Japan
A contemporary master craftsman undeterred by the adversity of "de-stamp (datsu hanko)".The hanko seal industry faces a rough patch with the government's "de-stamp (datsu hanko)" policy. A policy on breaking away from the traditional usage of hanko (personal seal). (more…)