Halal-certified 100% plant-based additive-free green juice, PLANTz Co.
All 34 of PLANTz Corporation's 100% plant-based, made-in-Japan aojiro (green juice) are now certified halal. Let's find out from President Hiromi Kitabayashi about its additive-free green juices, made with plenty of fruits and vegetables. (more…)
Latest Muslim guidebook with interactive travel experience, Okayama City
The latest edition of Okayama Muslim Guidebook introduces you to interactive sightseeing trips that include farmhouse stays, fruit picking and more.Discover how Okayama Health Tourism Association (the publisher) encourages Muslim-friendly travel from Mr Narahara of the Okayama City Industry and Tourism Bureau's Tourism Div Promotion/MICE Promotion Div. (more…)
No.1 black ramen in Japan ‘Toyama Black’ now halal-certified, Ramen Iroha
Famous ramen restaurant Ramen Iroha, a multi-time champion in Japan with branches abroad, has come up with halal ramen. It is now available in Malaysia and Singapore. Hear from the representative director and president, Kiyoshi Kurihara, about the birth of this local 'Toyama Black' ramen and the process to develop halal ramen. (more…)
Halal tasty Japanese fish on its way to Muslim countries, Imaru Ikawa
Meet the processor and distributor of the best of freshest fish, IMARU IKAWA. Obtaining halal certification, the company began exporting its products to Malaysia and Singapore. Let's learn about its halal quest, highlights of its products and future vision straight from CEO Tsuyoshi Ikawa. (more…)
Ramadan nutritional boost with AminoGO HALAL, FABALA
FABALA—food, beverages and cosmetics manufacturer and distributor based on its exclusive technology. Director, Mana Yamada, talks in-depth about its AminoGO HALAL, a soft drink made with sprouted brown rice malt recommended as a Ramadan nutritious supplement. (more…)
Masjid Istiqlal Osaka opens in Osaka by Indonesian Muslim
This is a conceptual image of the completed building Osaka has a new masjid [mosque], Masjid Istiqlal Osaka (MIO), opened on 12 January 2022. This masjid was made possible through a donation drive led by Herizal Adhardi, an Indonesian entrepreneur, which we have also introduced before. Check out our interview with Mr Herizal about MIO's future plans and the first look inside this new mosque. Mr Herizal, MIO Chairman Mr Herizal bought a building originally owned by a Japanese company and renovated it into a mosque. About two years ago, he...
Certified halal, leading global flavour & fragrance expert/SHIONO KORYO
Fragrances and flavours are indispensable in food, beverages and cosmetics. With various locations abroad and over 50 different types of high-quality halal-certified flavours, SHIONO KORYO is a reputable fragrance expert with more than 200 years of experience.Discover the company's comprehensive approach to catering to Japanese and international manufacturers. (more…)
New food culture to the world with cold Cream Buns/Hattendo
Hattendo's hallmark creation is the chilled CREAM BUNS, reaching its 90th year in business. Fresh from Hiroshima, this ever-popular treat is now available in Malaysia after launching in Singapore, Hong Kong and Canada.Find out all about the company's Islamic market journey from the president of Hattendo International, Daisuke Ishioka. (more…)
Malaysian-Japanese join hands to give Japan the best of Malaysia/Figurative Japan
Coping with business network dynamic networking, Figurative Japan constantly provides corporate support and splendid promotional program that focuses on cross-cultural differences which contribute to the real conceptualization of the international business environment. Let’s listen to the entrepreneurial journey of Dr Amiruddin, the Managing Director of Figurative Japan Co., Ltd. (more…)
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 food of Japan assemble! 9th Halal Market Fair Report
The 9th Halal Market Fair, Japan's largest BtoB specialised event for Muslim inbound and exports to the Muslim world, was held at Tokyo Big Sight for 3 days from 13 April 2022. Here is Salam Groovy Japan staff report on the exhibitors that our editorial team met at the venue. (more…)