​When we travel, we want to buy souvenirs to spread cheer and joy to those around us.

When it comes to foodstuffs, for Muslims the choices still are limited in Japan.

Tokyo Banana "東京バナナ" and "東京ばなな", is a souvenir sweet of Tokyo which is manufactured and sold by Grapestone Company.

In Muslim-majority countries, we can find halal food so easily; in restaurants, street foods, and many other places by default. 

But here in Japan it’s different; Pork, Khamr, and many other forbidden foods for Muslims are generally consumed here. So we need to be extra selective and careful to find foods that we can consume.

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.

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.

Now is the best time to take action! Take action, and begin changing your financial circumstances with a small home business. 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.