Where can you find Halal food products in Japanese market? 

In 1980s you could hardly find Halal shops and restaurants in Japan. Nowadays, only in Tokyo there are more than 60 Halal Food Shops and over 200 Halal Food Restaurants and increasing.

Today availability of Halal food in supermarkets and even in convenience stores makes the life more comfortable for the Muslim residents, and also gives the travelers a peace of mind especially to those who would like to visit small towns.

Here is some information that comes handy either for Muslims who reside in Japan or those who are planning to visit for sightseeing.

At 1.8 billion people, the Muslim Consumer market is undeniably the next important, "and largely untapped", global opportunity.

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The halal market alone is worth a staggering US$2.1 trillion dollars a year and is increasing at US $500 billion a year due to the growth of the global Muslim population.

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Many of these businesses can be developed in your spare time while you continue to work your other job. 

Bakeries and Confectioneries in Japan can range from small artisan businesses, specializing in one or two items, to large industrial ones that supply food retailers with packaged baked and pastry goods. 

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The numbers of bakeries and confectioneries with Halal Certification and those who just provide Muslim friendly products are increasing. 

You can find these establishments on the Ethnic & Halal Food Shops Lists, which are arranged alphabetically by Prefectures, Cities and Wards. Depending on the nature of the shop, some are listed on Restaurants and Cafes Lists as well.
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For a cake the Germans call "the king of cakes" and the Japanese call "the ultimate wedding cake," the Baumkuchen doesn't really look like a cake or behave like one. 

​Baumkuchen is a German variety of spit cake. It is a traditional pastry in many countries throughout Europe and is also a popular snack and dessert in Japan. 
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The characteristic rings that appear when sliced resemble tree rings, and give the cake its German name, Baumkuchen, which translates to "tree cake".
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Baumkuchen is one of the most popular pastries in Japan, where it is called Baumukūhen "バウムクーヘン". It is also a popular return present in Japan for wedding guests because of its typical ring shape. 
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The process of Halal Certification is explained by Nippon Asia Halal Association "NAHA", for the community as well as business sector. 

Assalam-o-alaikum, many people are concerned about what is Halal Certification process? We try to explain with pictures in short words.