Hafiz M. Ahmed is the founder of halaljapan.com and The Halal Times, and a media entrepreneur specializing in halal travel, Muslim-friendly tourism, and the global halal economy. Having lived in Japan for over 30 years, he brings deep local knowledge and first-hand insight into the needs of Muslim visitors and the evolution of halal awareness in the country. His work combines on-the-ground research, cultural understanding, and ethical storytelling to support the sustainable growth of all the sub-sectors of the Halal economy in Japan.