Nine-Story Mosque Construction in Tokyo Signals Growth of Japan’s Muslim Community

Nine-Story Mosque Construction in Tokyo Signals Growth of Japan’s Muslim Community
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Construction has begun on a nine-story, 39-meter-tall mosque in Tokyo, a project aimed at serving Japan’s rapidly growing Muslim population, despite facing some local opposition.

The project is supported by the constitutional right to freedom of religion. According to The Economist, Islam is the fastest-growing religion in Japan, with the number of mosques across the country exceeding 110 by 2021.

The new mosque is planned to be more than just a place of worship; it will serve as a cultural and educational center for Muslims and for public education about Islam. This development is expected to strengthen social cohesion and raise awareness about religious rights in Japan, particularly in large, densely populated cities where the Muslim community is expanding.