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Workers prepare processed crickets at Hygente Technology in Shinjo, Yamagata Prefecture, in November.
JAPAN / Regional Voices: Tohoku
Apr 8, 2024
Next-gen protein sources explored as meat replacements in Tohoku
While proponents tout the benefits of edible insects and plant-based meat, getting consumers to change their eating habits remains an uphill task.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 24, 2020
With biryani and rice balls, Malaysia aims for halal Olympic gold
A small factory in Malaysia's capital is preparing thousands of ready-to-eat halal meals, from fried rice to chicken biryani, to be shipped off to Japan for 2020's biggest sporting event.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 30, 2019
JTB, Singapore firm ink deal to promote halal certification in Japan
A major Japanese travel agency has signed a deal with a Singapore halal certification firm to promote and facilitate more food and beverage outlets in Japan to adopt Islamic standards of food preparation to cater to a boom in Muslim tourists.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 26, 2018
Singapore serving as a testing ground for halal Japanese dishes prepared in Kumamoto
Curetex Corp. is using Singapore as a test bed to promote Japanese cuisine permissible under Islamic law as part of its efforts to expand sales of such food products in Japan and Southeast Asia.
BUSINESS
Apr 4, 2018
Malaysia to expand halal exports to Japan ahead of 2020 Tokyo Games
Malaysia is seeking to expand halal product exports to Japan ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, encouraging local businesses to capture growing demand for food and daily necessities permissible under Islamic law in line with the rising number of Muslim tourists traveling to the country.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 13, 2018
University of Tokyo offers halal chocolates ahead of Valentine's Day
The University of Tokyo is selling halal chocolates online for Valentine's Day to raise public awareness of foods that are prepared according to Muslim standards.
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 29, 2017
Japan's Edoya to make halal salmon skin chips in Malaysia
Japanese processed seafood firm Edoya Co. will produce halal salmon skin chips in Malaysia in collaboration with a local food producer, looking to cater to Muslims in Japan and Southeast Asia.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / MORNING ENGLISH
Sep 11, 2017
Let's discuss Japan's halal industry
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Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Sep 2, 2017
Japan's halal industry gathers pace but experts say there's more to do
As the influx of foreign visitors to Japan includes Muslims, there has been discussion about how Japan can best accommodate their religious dietary restrictions and other needs.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 29, 2017
Method for making halal soy sauce developed with help of Muslim students in Oita
A seasoning maker and a university in Oita Prefecture have enlisted Muslim students to help in the development of a new halal soy sauce, aiming to export the product to Southeast Asia beginning this year.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
May 25, 2017
Japan's Tokachi Seika to market halal gyoza in Malaysia
Traditional Japanese confectionery maker Tokachi Seika will start selling halal gyoza dumplings in Malaysia this summer under a deal with a local food producer.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 12, 2016
Osaka travel agency offers Muslim-friendly Japan tours
A travel agency based in Osaka city is offering tours catering specifically to Muslim visitors — a growing segment of inbound travelers from abroad — featuring a visit to a mosque, halal food and an attendant who adheres to Islam.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 19, 2016
Shop near Kansai airport offering halal 'bento' for Muslim tourists
A shop near Kansai International Airport is offering halal-certified bento (boxed meals) in a bid to serve the growing numbers of Muslim tourists.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Feb 27, 2016
Learning to embrace the halal industry
With an increasing number of Muslims residing in and visiting Japan, local governments and businesses in the private sector are eyeing ways to target the potentially lucrative market
Japan Times
JAPAN / CHUBU CONNECTION
Feb 1, 2016
Aichi service area to offer halal foods for Muslim travelers
The Okazaki service area on the Shin Tomei Expressway will start selling halal bento (boxed meals) when it opens in February to accommodate the needs of a growing number of Muslim tourists.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 9, 2015
Beppu campus cafeteria becomes nation's biggest halal-certified eatery
A campus cafeteria at Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University has received halal certification, becoming the largest halal-certified food facility in the country, according to Nippon Asia Halal Association, the nonprofit organization that grants the certification.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 14, 2015
Halal 'good business,' says head of Japan advisory group
Learning more about Islamic customs is just good business for Tomohiro Sakuma.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / NAGOYA RESTAURANTS
May 29, 2015
Om Nom Nom brings chili halal to Nagoya
If you're looking for a decent halal meal in Nagoya you'll be mostly restricted to curry or kebabs. But British expat Rajib Ali has added a little variety to the landscape by opening a 100 percent halal-chili restaurant.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / NAGOYA RESTAURANTS
May 29, 2015
Traditional halal cuisine from Afghanistan to Iran at Nagoya's Ariana
If you are searching for a more traditional halal meal in Nagoya, but still want variety, Ariana is the spot. Much like Om Nom Nom, everything on their menu is halal, including Afghani rice dishes, Iranian kebabs and Indian curries. Also like Om Nom Nom, the drinks are alcohol-free. Smoking is permitted, however, and it even has some hookahs you can puff away on for ¥500.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Feb 7, 2015
Options allow Tokyo to be more accessible
Former anchorwoman Christel Takigawa referenced the country's spirit of selfless hospitality in her presentation to the International Olympic Committee in 2013, a speech that helped persuade the IOC to give Japan the rights to host the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
No link to Nankai Trough quake seen after temblor in Shikoku
Satoshi Harada from the Meteorological Agency explains about the magnitude 6.6 earthquake during a news conference early Thursday.
Thousands evacuated as Indonesia volcano erupts
Indonesia's Mount Ruang spews hot lava and smoke as seen from Sitaro, North Sulawesi, on Wednesday.
Why hasn't Japan moved to prop up the weak yen?
Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki speaks to reporters in Tokyo on Tuesday.
Snake on a train: Discovery of serpent delays Tokyo-Nagoya shinkansen
A Tokaido shinkansen. It is unclear whether the snake was venomous or how it ended up on the train, and there was no injury or panic among passengers.
Sex differences could be key to the successful treatment of long COVID
A new study has found that women with long COVID had significantly lower levels of testosterone compared to those who had recovered from their infection.
'House of the Owl' brings Hollywood values to Japanese TV
In the new Disney+ series “House of the Owl,” Min Tanaka (left) plays a powerful political fixer, or “kuromaku,” who has a troubled relationship with his adult children, particularly his idealistic son, played by Mackenyu.
Benefits and risks: AUKUS looks to take gamble on Japan
U.S. President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and British leader Rishi Sunak deliver remarks on the AUKUS partnership, after a trilateral meeting, at Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego in March last year.
Kyoto’s demon night parade lives to haunt another day
In a Kyoto long past, the "hyakki yagyō" (100 demon night parade) haunted a sleepy corner of Kyoto. Now, one enterprising monster enthusiast has won a small batttle to keep the march alive.
U.S. deploys midrange missile system in Indo-Pacific for first time
A U.S. Army Mid-Range Capability (MRC) Launcher arrives as part of the capability’s first deployment into theater on Northern Luzon, Philippines, April 8.
Unpacking the chaotic by-election in a scandal-hit Tokyo district
People listen to a campaign speech in Tokyo's Koto Ward on Tuesday.

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