The best from Japan! Halal Aomori-made fruit juices coming to Malaysia, more Muslim nations
The Japanese processor/supplier of Aomori agricultural products, JA Aoren (The Farm Village Industry Federation of Aomori Prefectural Agricultural Cooperatives), will export new halal apple and peach juice products from January 2023 to the Muslim world, starting with Malaysia, followed by Thailand and Singapore. Did you know that the famous Japanese apple, Fuji Apples, comes from Aomori? Not only is Aomori the NO.1 apple-producing prefecture in Japan, but its apples also have one of the best quality in the world.JR Aoren has been advancing its initiatives, obtaining halal certification for its...
Muslim bento in Yonezawa, To let tourists enjoy local Yonezawa food
Under the SDGs philosophy of 'No One Will Be Left Behind', students from Kurino Gakuen High School in Yonezawa City have been developing Halal bentos (lunchboxes) since this spring, so that Muslim travellers can enjoy local food in Yonezawa. What kind of a place is Yonezawa? Scroll down to find out more! (more…)
Rising global popularity, Japan soft drinks moving into Muslim countries
Japanese soft drinks are gaining popularity worldwide with exports increasing at a steady pace. This also includes exports of Halal-certified beverages to the Muslim countries, which are also on the rise. Among them, Marumatsu Co., Ltd., a Japanese citrus wholesaler, processor and distributor that obtained Halal certification last winter, has been receiving numerous calls from Muslim countries such as Malaysia, Singapore and the UAE. Marumatsu Co,. Ltd. was the first company in Japan to obtain Halal certification for more than 10 citrus juices and citrus jellies. With such movements, consumers...
New halal-certified plant-based TOFU MEAT to cater for Muslim visitors in Japan
TOFU MEAT has been certified Halal by a local Halal certifying body 'Halal Food Council' (HFC)*1 under the Fukuoka Masjid Al Nour Islamic Culture Centre*2, to expand its Halal product scope in Japan. TOFU MEAT is the new 100% plant-based food ingredient made from tofu developed by Tofu Meat Corporation. This opens up possibilities to accommodate Muslims using this product in food & beverage establishments, like hotels and restaurants in Japan. The company plans to keep working on expanding its product range to ensure greater assurance and security for Muslims...
Displays food by pictogram, To cater for foreign tourists towards the Osaka Expo 2025
With 2 years and a half left towards the Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025, initiatives are in progress to accommodate the diverse dietary of tourists from abroad, including Muslims and vegetarians. On 22 November, the Kansai Economic Federation (KANKEIREN) has been conducting a demonstration test in restaurants within Osaka City by displaying the food ingredients used by pictograms on the menus, as a way to help foreign visitors understand them easier. Also, the Expo is planning to set up a system to provide all visitors an easier access to food and drink,...
Opens until end-2023! teamLab Planets in Tokyo ticket sales from overseas up by 136%
Visited by over 3 million visitors (overseas and Japan) since 2018, the digital art interactive art Museum, teamLab Planets, continues to bring you a series of new attractions. And great news, it will be opened until the end of 2023!In about a month from 11 October, ticket sales from international tourists increased to about 136% compared to the same month in 2019 (pre-Covid), with 1 in 3 visitors now coming from overseas. What's new at teamLab Planets in TOKYO:・Garden area with over 13,000 living orchids blooming in mid-air 'Floating Flower...
The Agriculture Counsellor Office of the Embassy of Malaysia in Tokyo (ACO) hosts durian sweets contest to explore ‘King of Fruits’ durian’s new potential
On 22 October, the Malaysian Durian Sweets Contest 2022 Final (co-organised by the ACO, Japan Durian Promotion Association (JDPA) and Kawori Orchard Inc.) was held at the Embassy of Malaysia, Tokyo. (more…)
Halal corner at Lawson convenience store near Toyama Mosque
This Lawson convenience store in Toyama Prefecture has a halal food corner to cater for Muslim customers. It all started when the manager noticed how Muslim customers struggled to buy food since she got the position 5 years ago. (more…)
Takeout Halal food menu in Shin-Okubo
"Siddique National Mart" in Shin-Okubo, Tokyo is an ethnic Asian supermarket that opened in August 2021 and handles a lot of halal food. And it is attractive not only for food sales but also for taking out and eating various halal dishes on the spot. Please see the link below for detailed information about the store.
Japan’s 1st halal-certified kelp, Ohashi Suisan gains boost in Muslim market
Seafood and plants are generally considered Halal, but OHASHI SUISAN has grabbed attention for having its 'Hidaka Konbu*1' (dried kelp) certified Halal, with sharp sales growth in the Halal market. Let's find out more straight from the company's executive director, Shohei Ohashi. (more…)
Halal-certified jelly with long shelf life at room temperature, SEIU
Under its philosophy "Delivering Health Deliciously to the World", SEIU Co., Ltd. produces and sells food products such as jellies, obtaining Halal certification by Japan Islamic Trust (JIT)*1 in April 2022. Let's find out all about its halal journey and what its products can offer. (more…)
Grand Opening 55Kitchen specializing in halal and Asian ingredients
On September 11, 2022, Healse Co., Ltd. opened the Asian food specialty store "55Kitchen Kawagoe" in Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture. In this shop, ingredients, seasonings, beverages, sweets, and handmade side dishes purchased from various Asian countries are lined up, as well as Korean cosmetics, halal ingredients, cooking utensils, and other Asian products that are difficult to get in Japan. Starting with the opening of the first store in Kawagoe, the company plans to open stores in Tokyo by the end of the year and is aiming to open 100 stores...