Japan
International condemnation of China’s treatment of Uighur Muslims
World
July 11, 2019
International condemnation of China’s treatment of Uighur Muslims
Twenty-one Western countries and Japan have sent a letter to the UN’s top human rights official to denounce China’s arbitrary…
Two Japanese may be prosecuted for attempting to join ISIS
World
July 4, 2019
Two Japanese may be prosecuted for attempting to join ISIS
Two Japanese may be prosecuted for allegedly attempting to join the ISIS terrorist group, police said Wednesday, the first case…
Five Japanese embrace Islam every month and Tokyo embraces one of the largest mosques in Asia
Islam World
June 22, 2019
Five Japanese embrace Islam every month and Tokyo embraces one of the largest mosques in Asia
The Japanese Nippon website has monitored the status of Islam in Japan, saying that about five Japanese people celebrate their…
Over 35 countries including Japan to attend international conference in Karbala
Holy Shrines
March 6, 2019
Over 35 countries including Japan to attend international conference in Karbala
The preparatory committee of the Spring of Martyrdom 15th International Cultural Conference has announced that the conference will begin on…
Japan builds more Muslim prayer rooms
World
February 24, 2019
Japan builds more Muslim prayer rooms
With an increase in Muslim visitors to Japan, more prayer rooms are being installed in commercial facilities across the country,…
Muslim women can rent ‘wagara’ hijabs to match kimonos in Kyoto
World
February 23, 2019
Muslim women can rent ‘wagara’ hijabs to match kimonos in Kyoto
For many female tourists visiting Japan from abroad, renting a beautiful kimono for a photo shoot or to enjoy a…
Over 45 countries interested in Japan’s mobile mosque
World
October 9, 2018
Over 45 countries interested in Japan’s mobile mosque
A “mobile mosque” was unveiled in Japan’s Chiba Prefecture, in late September, with Muslim residents of the Kanto region coming…
Mobile mosque model unveiled for Tokyo Olympics
World
July 24, 2018
Mobile mosque model unveiled for Tokyo Olympics
Projects to develop “mobile mosques” are underway in Japan, as the country prepares to welcome visitors to the 2020 Tokyo…
Japanese railway company launches prayer rooms at station
World
April 30, 2018
Japanese railway company launches prayer rooms at station
A railway company has set up Muslim prayer rooms in one of the most popular tourist destinations in Japan. …
Japan’s Yamaguchi University to offer Halal Food menu
Islam World
August 23, 2017
Japan’s Yamaguchi University to offer Halal Food menu
Yamaguchi University in Japan will start offering a halal food menu from Oct. 2, enabling Muslim students to enjoy university…