THE FOREIGN ELEMENT

Issues | THE FOREIGN ELEMENT Jun 21, 2021

Bringing gluten-free concepts and cuisine to Japan

by Rochelle Kopp

The medical problems associated with gluten are not as common in Japan, though some think this may not be the case a few years down the road.

Issues | THE FOREIGN ELEMENT May 12, 2021

Celebrating Ramadan during a pandemic: ‘As Muslims in Japan, we have to make the vibes by ourselves’

by Kirsty Bouwers

This year, iftar meals were again a homebound affair for many Muslims in Japan, and what used to be grand, communal gatherings changed into much smaller celebrations.