Islamic Organizations In Japan

Generally, the aims and objectives of Islamic organizations in Japan are to promote halal awareness among food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic producers, as well as halal tourism services such as hotels and restaurants.
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Japan’s food sector and tourism industry were not familiar with the concept of halal, but now they are striving to seek new local and international markets through halal. Halal, which is a term exclusively used in Islam, has now become a universal concept.

The wholesomeness concept of halal not only encompasses the Shariah requirement but also aspects of cleanliness and safety, which makes halal food appreciated by consumers who are concerned about healthy food and lifestyle. To ensure the halalness, health, and safety of products and services, Islamic organizations certify products and services strictly in accordance with halal and hygienic standards.

Other than issuing halal certifications, the Islamic organizations’ activities include;

• ​Arranging religious events and ceremonies
• Providing halal-related consultation and training support
• Holding halal seminars
• Preparing halal manuals and guidelines for hotels, restaurants, and tourist facilities
• Issuing Marriage Certification
• Shahadah, "Conversion to Islam"
• Burial assistance

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Some also provide Islamic educational programs for children, where teachings vary from learning Arabic, Salat, and reciting Al-Quran and doa. Some offer social activities like arranging summer camps as an outdoor activity with their family and kids during summer vacation.
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List Of Islamic Organizations In Japan

People have contacted us, seeking information on Islamic organizations' services and wondering who they should contact. The following is a list of active major Islamic organizations in Japan with various capacities, which businesses as well as individuals can contact directly.

Click on the organization names to visit their respective websites for more information. Some websites are only available in Japanese.

• As-Salaam Foundation
• Halal Japan Corporation
  
• Hokkaido Islamic Society
• Islamic Center Japan
• Islamic Circle of Japan
• Islamic Culture Center of Sendai
• Japan Halal Association
• Japan Islamic Trust
• Japan Halal Foundation
  
• Japan Muslim Access
  
• Japan Muslim Association
• Kyoto Halal Council
• MHC Co., Ltd.
• Mie Islamic Culture Center
• Muslim Professional Japan Association
• Nippon Asia Halal Association
• Japan Dahwa Foundation
  
• Tokyo Camii Turkish Cultural Center

Active Islamic organizations in Japan that are not included in the above list can contact us to be added.

Here you can see a list of Masjids & Prayer Rooms in Japan.

Related links:
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• Muslim-friendly Accommodation
• Halal Food On Rakuten Japan
• Study, Work And Living Information