Chiba to be gateway for Malaysian Halal products into Japan
However, the Japanese government has requested an undertaking and guarantee on the status of the bird flu epidemic in Malaysia.
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Japan: Major halal-food expo planned to help make Japan more friendly to Muslim tourists
In response to a recent surge in Muslim tourists, a major halal-themed international expo will be held in Chiba Prefecture in November.
Japanese airline caterer receives Halal kitchen cert
A LEADING airline caterer in Tokyo, TFK Corporation, has received halal certification for its halal kitchen, becoming another example of how the travel industry is paying more attention to the…
Japan: MOU signed to promote Halal exports with Malaysia
Halal Development Foundation Japan and Penang Halal Hub Development Malaysia sign a MOU for mutual cooperation to promote exports.
Japan enters global halal market with food exports, Muslim tourism
The country plans to massively increase its halal food exports to Muslim countries in Southeast Asia, as well to the Middle East, and focus on Halal tourism.
Japan Halal Summit 2014 paves the way for Halal in Japan
The Japan Halal Summit served as a first step to present accurate halal information to Japanese companies and government organizations.
Japan sees gold in Muslim tourism
Muslim visitors to Japan are expected to reach one million a year by 2020, triple the 2013 level, as it further opens up to tourists.
Japan: Halal certification offers big opportunities
“We’d like to create ‘one halal standard,’ which is the best halal certification in Japan, to ensure it will be accepted in every Muslim country.”
Malaysian Halal Exports Can Be Increased By Strengthening Trade Hub
"The industry is still not crowded and firms must grab the opportunities not only as manufacturers but also as trading companies."
Halal tourism takes off in Japan
Prayer rooms, hijabs made from local silk and even halal-certified whale meat are appearing in Japan as tourism bosses wake up to the demand from Muslim travellers.
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