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[HALAL-CERTIFIED] Muslim-friendly Powdered Soy Sauce
Salam Groovy Japan is working to become a bridge between Japan and the world.Therefore, we present to you a pure Japanese soy sauce powder which is a universal and ideal seasoning. It is a powdering of traditional soy sauce from whole soybeans which handed down since the Muromachi period(1573). Five times the richness and umami(flavour)! As it condensed by powdering.You can use it in various dishes such as sushi, sashimi and tofu. It is light and portable.You can also use it as your personal soy sauce. So you can rest...
How I–a Malaysian–Found a Job in Japan? 2/2
Hello.I’m Iman, Groovy Japan's Malaysian staff. I have been talking about how I, a Malaysian, became a part of Groovy Japan in two parts. →Click here for the previous articleIn this part, I would like to share about my journey from studying, job searching in Japan until joining the GROOVY JAPAN project. After arriving here, I spent a year learning Japanese and EJU subjects at JASSO Tokyo Japanese Language Education Center.I passed the EJU test, enrolled in Daito Bunka University because I liked the campus vibe with my two other...
How I–a Malaysian–Found a Job in Japan? 1/2
Hello.I’m Iman, Groovy Japan's Malaysian staff. Here’s a two-part story on how I, a Malaysian, became a part of GROOVY JAPAN.The first part is about my time in Malaysia. I grew up in a town called Batu Caves in Selangor, Malaysia.It’s famous for “Batu Caves” where there’s a Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Murugan. You can see a huge golden statue of Lord Murugan as you pass there. You won’t miss it! Ever since I was a child, “I want to study in Japan! I want to go to Japan!”...
14-day quarantine service for returnees from Indonesia, With transport
matsuri technologies launched a special plan with airport pick-up/drop-off for those returning from Indonesia to Haneda on its temporary housing site "ichiji-kikoku.com (一時帰国.com)". matsuri technologies Inc. is Japan's largest provider of self-quarantine accommodation for those returning to Japan.The new plan allows you to self-quarantine in a short-term rental (temporary housing) with transportation when you reach Haneda from Indonesia. (more…)
J-Line Corporation
Salam Groovy Japan's operator, J-Line Corporation, developed its business in 4 areas since its establishment in 1993: Global Solutions, Regional Solutions, HR Solutions and Web Solutions. To face up to the waves of a declining population, we are committed to finding solutions together with our clients.And this is what we value the most. ■Global Solution Japan's declining population with low birth rates and an ageing society has led to falling consumer demand. ASEAN is thus gaining more attention than ever before. Geopolitical conditions and multiple factors (e.g. high economic growth...
About our team
Masaki OkumaChief editor. Joined the Groovy Japan project after experiencing writer, web planner, and managing a local portal site. I would love to introduce you to the appeal of Japanese regions. Hobbies are hiking, river-walking, and reading. Love Gundam and chocolate. Blog Iman NajwaMarketing researcher and Translator. A Malaysian fascinated by Japan who graduated from a university in Japan. Hope to introduce various attractions such as rare and mysterious places in Japan! An anime, foreign dramas and movies lover. Also interested in learning foreign languages. Blog Tetsufumi HashimotoConsultant. Since participating...
Toy Market Inspection in Singapore and Malaysia, Distributor Contract at Export Country
We arranged negotiations, market inspection in Malaysia and Singapore for a leading Japanese toy manufacturing company. From the inspection, Singapore finalized as the export country, and we assisted them in the meeting with Singapore companies. Hence, they've closed the deal, signing the distributor contract with the company. They are gradually expanding their locations as procurement has regularly continued since then. ■Subject ・Singapore and Malaysia market demand is unknown ・Difficult to close the deal: products are expensive compared to rival products once shipping costs included. ・It is necessary to select a...
Analyzing Toy Market of Singapore and Malaysia
We arranged negotiations, market inspection in Malaysia and Singapore for a leading Japanese toy manufacturing company. From the inspection, Singapore finalized as the export country, and we assisted them in the meeting with Singapore companies. Hence, they've closed the deal, signing the distributor contract with the company. They are gradually expanding their locations as procurement has regularly continued since then. (more…)
Meat Market Research in Malaysia for Local Authorities
Here is an example of arranging Malaysian market research for Japanese municipalities interested in exporting halal Wagyu beef. It was challenging for us as the preparation period was short, and the visiting period was on Chinese New Year. However, we figured out the Malaysian market's actual situation and met up directly with the meat dealer. We inspected the processing technology, proposed wide-ranging plans and accompanied them during the visit. As a result, they were able to assess the local situation and determine the course of their future business development. We...
Malaysian Meat Market: Successful Survey on A Tight Schedule
Here is an example of arranging Malaysian market research for Japanese municipalities interested in exporting halal Wagyu beef. It was challenging for us as the preparation period was short, and the visiting period was on Chinese New Year. However, we figured out the Malaysian market's actual situation and met up directly with the meat dealer. We inspected the processing technology, proposed wide-ranging plans and accompanied them during the visit. As a result, they were able to assess the local situation and determine the course of their future business development. We...
Released Case studies
We have released the business results that connect Japan with the Halal and Southeast Asian markets. ≫Click here for achievements
Hokkaido’s proteoglycans maker acquires halal certification
On 12 September 2020, LINISE, a manufacturer specialising in proteoglycans extracted and refined from the nose cartilage of wild Hokkaido chum salmon, obtained halal certification by Japan Islamic Trust (JIT). (more…)