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Japan home to a growing Muslim presence as it embraces change
Mosques were once a rare sight in Japan, but no longer. The latest, Masjid Istiqlal Osaka, opened in Osaka’s Nishinari Ward last year. It is housed in a former factory building.
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Muslims living in Japan face difficulties burying the dead
An estimated 230,000 Muslims were living in Japan as of the end of 2020, according to Hirofumi Tanada, professor emeritus of sociology at Waseda University. But only seven cemeteries in Japan ...
Oman Observer2d
Ramadhan in Japan: A Unique Cultural Celebration
The holy month of Ramadhan in Japan offers a truly unique experience, intertwining traditional practices with the hustle and bustle of modern ...
Number of foreign residents in Japan hits record high for 3rd year
The number of foreign nationals residing in Japan reached over 3.7 million as of the end of 2024, up 10.5 percent from a year ...
Emirates News Agency on MSN8d
UAE Embassy in Japan organises Ramadan Iftar initiative in Fukuoka
The UAE Embassy in Japan, with support from the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC), organised an Iftar initiative at Fukuoka Mosque, ...
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National Association of Japanese Canadians condemns Quebec City mosque shooting
The National Association of Japanese Canadians (NAJC) has issued a statement in response to the shooting at the mosque in Quebec City. Although Japan and Japanese culture do not have any direct ...