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Halal Food in Japan
When traveling, there is a lot to plan, including culinary problems. For a Muslim,
you cannot just taste food. Everything that is consumed must be ensured halal. But
don’t worry if you want to travel to Japan. Although the majority of the country is
not Muslim, it is quite easy to find halal food in Tokyo Japan. It turns out that there
are many halal foods in Tokyo Japan that can be enjoyed and easy to find. Along
with the development of tourism and the variety of arrivals to Japan, several
restaurants there have started registering for halal certification. There are several
institutions that provide this certificate, such as the Japan Halal Foundation (JFH),
the Muslim Professional Japan Association (MPJA), the Japan Islamic Trust, and
others. For halal food in Tokyo, Japan itself is getting more and more varied. If you
have tried all the restaurants above, then come to another city. Who knows, you
might find unique culinary delights too and that can be used as a story while on
vacation in Japan. Here are tips you can do when looking for halal food in Japan.

First, there is a Halal Label or Certificate.
This is definitely no doubt about the
halalness of the menus. Every restaurant
that has a halal label is guaranteed to be
safe for consumption by Muslim tourists.
Second, select Indonesian Restaurant.

Currently there are many Indonesians who
live there and open restaurant businesses.
If you can find a restaurant owned by an
Indonesian, it is almost certain that the menus offered are halal. Third, recognize
Food Composition. Before leaving for Japan, you should first learn about food
ingredients commonly used by Japanese people. Because some Japanese foods
contain mirin, pork broth, and others. Search for these terms in Japanese and pay
attention to the menu to be ordered. Fourth, use the application. When looking for
halal food in Tokyo, Japan and other regions can use the application. Various kinds
of applications that can be used, for example, are Halal Navi Japan, Zabihah, Scan
Halal, and many others. The last one is look for recommendations. The last way is
to ask directly to Japanese people or friends who have been there. Ask for halal food
and restaurant recommendations. This method is quite effective if you don’t want
to bother searching the internet and applications.

Questions
Choose True or False nest to the sentences below

1. It is hard to find halal food in Tokyo Japan. ( T / F )
2. There are several institutions that provide Halal certificate in Japan. ( T / F )
3. Some Japanese foods contain mirin, pork broth, and others. ( T / F )
4. It’s hard to find Indonesian restaurant in Japan. ( T / F )
5. You can used various kind applications to find halal restaurant. ( T / F )

Choose the best answer
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