Shin-Okubo, famous for its Korea Town and small Thai and Chinese restaurants, also happens to be famous for "Halaal" food among Arabs & Muslims living in Tokyo. Today I jump on the Yamanote Line for Shin-Okubo.
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Shop owners not always Muslim, must have recognized a niche market that needs catering for. "I came from Nepal to Tokyo three years ago" one shop owner tells me, "I am not Muslim myself but of course, everything is Halaal", he then asks me if I am a student. Shin-Okubo, located not so far away from Waseda University and other Japanese language schools, sees many Indonesian, Pakistani and other Arab and Muslim students that visit the area regularly for Halaal products and eateries.
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Thursday, 22 July 2010
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