Authentic Muslim-friendly kaiseki cuisine using Halal-certified ingredients
Muslim guests can enjoy Muslim-friendly Japanese cuisine at Kinsui, the restaurant at Hotel Chinsanzo Tokyo. Kinsui specializes in kaiseki, the pinnacle of Japanese cuisine, which consists of exquisite dishes showcasing seasonal ingredients. (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…)
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…)
Halal made-in-Japan ramen for Muslims worldwide, IWASEI
IWASEI is a veteran seafood processor with a 190-year history in the business. When we heard they wanted to export their Halal mackerel ramen to the Islamic market, we spoke to the director, Tomoko Iwasaki, about how the new product was born. (more…)
Malaysia will get Japan’s famed kaedama halal ramen, Tanabiki-Seimen
The 124-year-old veteran noodle maker Tanabiki-Seimen obtained the Halal certificate in October 2020. With their wide Halal noodle range, you will soon get these at Don Don Donki Malaysia outlets. Let's hear from the company about the features of the new products and how they become certified. (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...
Review: Muslim-friendly Japanese food, Osechi Ryori
Salam and hello!I recently had the chance to try Muslim-friendly osechi ryori by Hinomoto Shokusan. As I promised in my New Year blog, I want to share what this traditional food is like with all of you. (more…)
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…)