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For Bangladeshi Children! Euglena the new star of SDG
Do you know a microorganism that can be a nutritious food, a cosmetic and an environmentally friendly biofuel?This "super microbe" is euglena that is commonly found in puddles, ponds and rice paddies. (more…)
Indonesian embassy & Japan’s firm seal MoU in creative field
A recruitment company specialized in the creative field signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Indonesian Embassy for bilateral cooperation in the creative economy sector. (more…)
Rotating Sushi Time with Halal Soy Sauce Powder
Hello and Salam!I’m Iman, Salam Groovy Japan’s Malaysian staff. As it was such a nice weather out, I went out for lunch. It's the long-awaited SUSHI TIME!I had sushi at a conveyor belt sushi (kaiten sushi) restaurant.*Of course, following to the proper Covid-19 safety protocols. How does a Muslim eat out in Japan?As you know, Japan is a country with very few Muslims. Unless you live in places with many tourists attractions, finding a halal-friendly restaurant is challenging.When there's no halal restaurants available (as a Muslim), I would go for...
What is TATAMI found in Japanese houses
As many of you know, homes in Japan usually don't use carpets. But instead, they have a flooring called "tatami (畳)". (more…)
Japan’s Rare Strawberry with Rich Peach Taste?!
Japanese people eat more fresh strawberries than any other in the world.It is said that strawberries were brought to Japan by Dutch ships in the 1830s. The Japanese have developed more than 300 different kinds of strawberries. That's more than half of the world's total! Strawberries are rich in vitamin C, about twice as much as oranges and grapefruits. They are also rich in folic acid ( a vitamin B group). Rich in anthocyanins, a type of polyphenol, which can improve eye function and prevent eyestrain. Japanese strawberries are also...
Muslim-friendly Yamanashi Tourism PR Film for Arab World
IGLOOO Inc., an inbound marketing and promotion company focusing on the Middle East, Europe, the United States and Australia, produced and released a promotional video to introduce Yamanashi Prefecture's attractive tourism for the Middle East. (more…)
Malaysian Muslimah chasing her dream in Japan
Living abroad is a valuable experience as one sets off to a foreign land for many reasons: career or studies, expanding cultural-awareness, finding your true selves, and more. Salam Groovy Japan caught up with sister Noor, a Malaysian Muslimah who shared her precious experience on her life in Japan. (more…)
Halal vending machine Nyonya Mart, Safer food to Muslims
Nyonya Mart, a vending machine selling halal food products, has been installed in Fukuoka Prefecture.Take a look at this halal vending machine welcomed by Muslim users. (more…)
New halal cosmetics SHOJIN COSME at Good Good Mart
Good Good Mart, a marketplace specializing in social good, will start selling halal-certified cosmetics—SHOJIN COSME.What kind of brand is SHOJIN COSME? (more…)
Kanagawa presents Halal-friendly disaster prevention
Kanagawa Prefecture has updated its page introducing the disaster prevention information and experience floor of the Disaster Prevention Center. The food supplies in the center are halal-friendly. On the first floor, there is a corner to experience earthquakes, windstorms, floods, etc. On the second floor, you can experience firefighting and various other activities to raise awareness of disaster prevention.In the display of disaster prevention supplies, a stockpile of food, water, and disaster prevention supplies are introduced. The food and water have a shelf life of 7 years; they are allergy-...
Wearable Cosmetics with Skincare Benefits! Teijin’s Raffinan
Ladies and gentlemen! You think of cosmetics as creams, lotions, gels, things that you apply directly to your skin, right? But an amazing creative Japanese has developed a skin care product that you can wear. Wow! (more…)
Malaysia’s Sri Aria School meets Japan’s primary students
An international school in Kuala Lumpur and a primary school in Nara Prefecture started an exchange program among their students.Read on to see what sort of interaction will go on between them throughout the school year. (more…)