Japan
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Japanese School Hosts Specialized Workshop on Combining Science, Spirituality
The Otsuka International Islamic School in Tokyo, Japan, held a workshop inspired by the teachings of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) and the Quran with the aim of strengthening the moral and spiritual dimensions of the students’ personalities.
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Quran Memorization Contest held in Japan
The 26th edition of the Quran Memorization Competition in Japan was held under the auspices of the Japan Muslim Association. Organized in cooperation with the Otsuka Mosque, the event attracted more than 300 attendees, according to the Muslims Around the World website.
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Japan slams new illegal Israeli settlements in occupied West Bank
Japan on Wednesday slammed Israel over new settlements in the occupied West Bank, stressing that settlement activities “are in violation of international law and undermine” the viability of a two-state solution.
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Japanese hotel refuses Israeli reservation over actions against Palestinians
A hotel in Nagano, central Japan, has refused to accept a reservation from an Israeli travel agency, citing dissatisfaction with Israel’s actions against the Palestinian people, according to Japanese media reports.
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Registration Opens for Japan’s 26th Annual Quran Recitation and Memorization Competition 2025
The Islamic Center of Japan has announced the 26th annual Quran recitation and memorization competition to be held in Tokyo.
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Japanese Muslim convert describes Quran as ‘prescription that healed what doctors could not’
Japanese-born Islamic preacher Fatima Atsuko Hoshino says the Quran provided answers to lifelong questions and cured illnesses that medical experts failed to treat.
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Representatives of World Assembly of Muslim Youth visits Islamic Cultural Center in Japan
Representatives of the World Assembly of Muslim Youth (WAMY) visited the Islamic Cultural Center in Japan and met with its members. The visit aimed to strengthen cultural ties and exchange experiences between Japanese Muslims and the guests.
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206 Japanese lawmakers urge government to recognize state of Palestine
A total of 206 members of the Japanese Parliament have signed a letter addressed to Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya, demanding that the government officially recognize the State of Palestine.
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Imam Hussain Holy Shrine opens AhlulBayt center in Japan
The Ashab Al-Kisa' (peace be upon them) International Guidance Center, affiliated with the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, has announced the opening of the Ahlulbayt (peace be upon them) Center in Japan. This marks the first Arab-Iraqi center of its kind in the country, dedicated to promoting the teachings and culture of the Ahlulbayt (peace be upon them) and commemorating key religious occasions.
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Tokyo demonstrators demand ceasefire, condemn Israeli crimes in Gaza
Dozens of activists held a symbolic die-in protest in central Tokyo on Sunday, May 4, 2025, condemning Israeli military actions in Gaza and expressing solidarity with Palestinians.
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Pro-Palestine activists protest in Tokyo against military drone deals
Dozens of pro-Palestine activists gathered in front of the Nippon Aircraft Supply (NAS) headquarters in Tokyo on Monday evening, defying heavy rain to voice their opposition to the company's reported plans to procure military drones from Israel's Elbit Systems for Japan's Ministry of Defense.
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Growing Muslim population in Japan sparks demand for burial cemeteries
As Japan’s Muslim population grows, so does the demand for burial sites that align with Islamic practices, challenging the country’s long-standing tradition of cremation.