JAFIT international tourism review
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Study of Halal in Food System
How to deal with the increase of Muslim tourists from Islamic countries
Shigehiko SUGIYAMA
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2016 Volume 23 Pages 205-213

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Abstract
Number of inbound tourists from Islamic countries has been rapidly increased recently.
Because majority of them from these countries are Muslim, it causes necessity of consideration of Muslim custom, such as Halal (food).
Organizations which certify Halal by using own method has been established one after another these days. There is no official set standard of certifying Halal in Japan, it causes confusion with Japanese food industry as well as Muslim tourists. These organizations are more emphasis on making profit than respecting Muslim cultures and needs.
The purpose of my research is to see is it possible to use Halal as a way to help region development as well as research Japanese food industry. In addition to it, the sixth-order industry is to examine whether to influence as how to inbound
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