National Feb 24, 2020
With biryani and rice balls, Malaysia aims for halal Olympic gold
by Rozanna Latiff
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. Food firms from Muslim-majority Malaysia are expected to be big winners from a rush of ...
Business / Corporate 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. JTB Pte. Ltd., signed ...
Business Apr 4, 2018
Malaysia to expand halal exports to Japan ahead of 2020 Tokyo Games
by Teo Boon Kiat
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 ...
National 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. Hanan Chocolates have been produced by a Tokyo maker using soy emulsifier and no animal-origin ingredients. The products — milk ...
Business / Corporate Nov 29, 2017
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. Edoya, based in Obihiro, Hokkaido, said Jabi Rice Sdn. Bhd. has agreed to make ...
Language | MORNING ENGLISH Sep 11, 2017
This week's featured article KYODO 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. ...
Food & Drink Sep 2, 2017
Japan's halal industry gathers pace but experts say there's more to do
by Takaki Tominaga
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. According to data released by the Japan National Tourism Organization, the number of visitors from Indonesia, the country ...
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. The soy sauce being developed by Fundokin Shoyu Co. and ...
National Apr 19, 2016
Shop near Kansai airport offering halal 'bento' for Muslim tourists
by Yusuke Yano
A shop near Kansai International Airport is offering halal-certified bento (boxed meals) in a bid to serve the growing numbers of Muslim tourists. Mabruk — which means "blessing" in Arabic — is located near the entrance of Rinku Town Station in Izumisano, Osaka Prefecture, just ...
Lifestyle Feb 27, 2016
Learning to embrace the halal industry
by Masami Ito
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
National | 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. Using produce grown by local farmers, the meals will be prepared in accordance ...