Perfect Guide of Halal Food Stores in Sano City, Tochigi

Gyomu Super, Kaldi, and Halal Food Stores in Sano

Written by Hafizah Khusni san

Living in Japan which is clearly not a Muslim-majority country, could be a challenge for Muslims. However boom in Muslim-friendly services in Japan nowadays is being really helpful to Muslims travelers and also Muslims residing in Japan. With the increasing number of restaurants serving Halal menus, it is easier for Muslims to travel in Japan. For Muslims residing in Japan, home cooking is the main option but finding halal raw ingredients, seasonings, spices and other halal products is quite difficult as these ingredients are not being sold at regular supermarkets.

Luckily, there are some stores that provide Halal imported products and raw ingredients. Here is the list of stores and market in Sano city which are selling Muslim’s demand products.

Gyoumu Supermarket Sano

Gyoumu Supermarket which franchising 658 stores all over Japan are supermarkets selling various imported and groceries at low prices but good quality. The interesting thing is they also imported halal products from various countries. Frozen boneless chicken, seasoning, instant noodles with Halal mark are some of the products being sold here.

Opening Hours	9:00-20:00
Address	1838 Horigomecho, Sano-shi, Tochigi 327-0843
Phone	0283-20-5344

Kaldi Coffee Farm

Kaldi is a grocery shops that specialize in roasted coffee and foods from all over the world. Thus, some of the products sold at Kaldi are imported from Muslims country and they have Halal mark on it. Coffee, cheese, spices and snacks from all over the world are some of the products being sold at Kaldi.

Opening Hours	9:00-22:00
Address	AEON MALL Sano New City 1F, 1324−1 Takahagicho, Sano-shi, Tochigi 327-0821
Phone	0283-20-4181

Sake no Yamaya

Sake no Yamaya is a franchise which has 334 stores all around Japan. Although Sake no Yamaya’s main products are liquor, they also have special sections selling seasonings and imported products from all over the world. Some of the products sold here have Halal mark on it.

Opening Hours	9:00-21:00
Address	46-1 Takahagicho, Sano-shi, Tochigi 327-0821
Phone	0283-20-4828

Ruja Asian Halal Foods

Products here are mainly imported from Nepal. Spices and various type of frozen lamb, chicken and other frozen products are also being sold here.

Opening Hours	10:00-20:00
Address	Kashimaya Bldg. 101, 2791 Takasagocho, Sano-shi, Tochigi 327-0022
Phone	080-3345-0087 (Mr. Ramu)

Annapurna Halal Food

Just like Ruja Asian Halal Foods, products here are also imported from Nepal. Various types of frozen muttons, frozen chickens, frozen chili, spices, rice and many more are being sold here.

Opening Hours	10:00-21:00
Address	Araki Bldg., Ohashicho, Sano-shi, Tochigi 327-0003
Phone	080-4737-3535

Sano Mosque

Besides Jumaah prayer are being performed every Friday here, halal foods and seasonings are also being sold here. Sano Mosque is always open to anyone who wants to perform prayer here.