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 status of products and services, the Islamic organizations certify products and services strictly in accordance with the 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 been contacting us looking for information and services that are provided by Islamic organizations and asking who or which organization they should get in touch with. 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

International Islamic Halal Organization

Islamic Center Japan

Islamic Circle of Japan

Islamic Culture Center of Sendai

Japan Halal Association

Japan Islamic Trust

Japan Muslim Access

Japan Muslim Association

Kyoto Halal Council

MHC Co., Ltd.

Mie Islamic Culture Center

Muslim Professional Japan Association

Nippon Asia Halal Association

Saitama Muslim Cultural Association

Shizuoka Muslim Association

Tokyo Camii Turkish Cultural Center

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

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

Related links:

• Muslim-friendly Accommodation
• Halal Food On Rakuten Japan
• Islam In Japan: Past, Present & Future