Japanese 'halal' food on display in Dubai

Japanese food producers are pitchingproducts that conform to Islamic law at one of the world's largest food fairsin Dubai.

The five-day event, which started onSunday, has attracted more than 5,000 exhibitors from about 120 countries.

44 of the producers showcasing"halal" products are from Japan. A company from the southwesternprefecture of Miyazaki gave visitors a chance to taste its sweet potatoes.

A sales official from the firm said,"I want to learn more about the food requirements of Muslim people andfind out what they think about Japanese vegetables."

He said Dubai is an important market, as itserves as a gateway to Saudi Arabia, North Africa and India.

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