Tokyo – Japan: In a significant move that bridges the culinary and travel experiences for Muslims, Thailand-based eHalal Group has established a foothold in Japan. The group, renowned for its commitment to delivering Halal-certified products and services, has unveiled a new chapter in its journey by venturing into the Japanese market.
For aficionados of Thai Halal food products in Japan, the wait is over. The eHalal Group has launched a Japanese language website, https://ja.ehalal.io, where an array of delectable Thai Halal food products can be effortlessly ordered. To make the shopping experience even more convenient, payment methods include popular options such as “Kombini” allowing Japanese Muslims to pay for eHalal orders at any 7-Eleven, FamilyMart, and Lawson outlets scattered across Japan.
For the convenience of Muslim customers in Japan, it’s essential to ensure the default currency is set to Japanese Yen during checkout. Doing so ensures that the preferred payment options for these reputable convenience store chains remain available, thus ensuring a seamless transaction process.
While the concept of Halal Thai food is still in its nascent stages worldwide, Tongpian Freiburghaus, the CEO of eHalal Group, believes the time is ripe to leverage the strong connections fostered between Japan and Thailand. The Group aims to pave the way for Thai Halal food products to be directly exported from Thailand via Laos to Japan. This innovative approach taps into Laos’ status as a member of the Universal Postal Union, and its strategic proximity to the Thai province of Udon Thani. A longstanding tradition sees small Thai traders transporting food products across the Mekong River from Thailand to Laos, a practice that has endured for centuries.
Explaining the rationale behind this unique approach, Freiburghaus highlights the Group’s commitment to delivering products of the highest quality. While sourcing Thai Halal food products from Laos is an option, these products often approach their shelf life. To ensure freshness and superior quality for the Japanese market, the Group prefers to procure products directly from Thailand and facilitate their onward journey to Laos using traditional trade routes.
Beyond its achievements in the realm of culinary delights, eHalal Group has been engaging in discussions with Japan’s Rakuten Group for the past 14 months. The goal? To introduce the concept of Halal Travel to Japan. Rakuten Group, a stalwart in the Japanese market, stands as a prominent player. According to Irwan Shah, CTO of eHalal Group and a former Co-Founder of Asiarooms.com, negotiations are well underway to synergize Rakuten’s extensive inventory in Japan with eHalal Travel Group’s offerings. The aim is to create a formidable presence in the travel sector, particularly for Muslim travelers from the ASEAN region to bypass South Korea and opt for Japan.
eHalal Group’s overarching focus remains centered on delivering Halal-certified consumer items from Thailand to Japan. From treats like Mars and Snickers to Haribo delights, the Group ensures a diverse range of options to cater to various preferences with a high profit margin.
In an era marked by cultural diversity and increased travel, eHalal Group’s foray into the Japanese market and its aspirations for Halal Gateway Travel signify a promising future. As the Group leverages its strong connections and innovative strategies, it is poised to make a significant impact on both the culinary and travel landscapes, further enriching the experiences of Muslims in Japan and beyond.
