Welcome to the Japan Prayer Timings Page on MuslimandQuran.com!
You can navigate through this page to find the accurate Islamic Prayer Times in Japan. Prayer is a fundamental part of the Islamic faith, and it is obligatory for every Muslim man and woman to offer prayer five times a day. The call to prayer is called Athaan, after which every Muslim should take a break from their daily routine work to offer their salah. It is a way to keep yourself connected to Allah with each passing day, remembering Him and showing our gratitude for His blessings we receive daily.
Each prayer has its specified time, and one should offer prayer within the provided timeframe. It is recommended for men to offer it in congregation at the nearby mosques. Fajr is offered before sunrise, Dhuhr in the afternoon, Asr when the sun is halfway down the sky, Maghrib at sunset, and Isha is offered when the sky is in complete darkness.
With MuslimandQuran.com, we provide you with the most precise timings of each prayer so you know when it begins and can offer your prayer without any delay.
MuslimandQuran.com brings you the most accurate times for every country. We cover each city, particularly those with the highest Muslim populations, making it easy for the people living or visiting the place to track their Salah time and never miss it. You can choose your country and see the list of all the cities on the page. Click on the city you want to track time and related details. Our website is user-friendly, allowing anyone to easily access it to track the accurate prayer times for any country around the world.
Muslims in Japan are scattered all over the country but mainly live in three big regions:
Greater Tokyo Area
Chukyo Metropolitan area
Kinki region
Muslims make up around 0.2% of the total population in Japan. Most of the native Japanese Muslims are women who married immigrant Muslims during the 1980s when there was an influx of migrants from Muslim countries amid the economic expansion. But, there are also a few converted Muslims who changed their religion based on research and study. The Pew Research Centre estimated Japan’s Muslim population to be 230,000 in 2019, with 50,000 being converted Japanese Muslims and the rest being immigrant Muslims.
Japanese Islamic history is not old, as the religious influence is relatively new. Sadr-Uddin, a diplomatic delegate sent by Yuan China, was the first Muslim to visit Japan in 1275. Sadr-Uddin was sent with an order for the Japanese to surrender before the Yuan Empire, but the Japanese responded by executing him.
Later in the 17th century, Iranian merchants were reported to have visited Nagasaki. They engaged in conflicts and defeated Japanese merchants who wanted to win against the Thai king in 1611. The first contact with the modern Muslim was with the Indonesians in the late 19th century. However, it was the Tatar Muslim refugees from Central Asia and Russia who were provided asylum in Japan and established small communities in various cities.
Russian-born Ayaz Ishaki and writer Abdurreshid Ibrahim were the first Muslims to convert a native Japanese to Islam. Kotaro Yamaoka became the first Japanese to convert to Islam in 1909, and with the permission of the Ottoman Sultan and Caliph, he built Japan’s second mosque, called Tokyo Mosque, in 1938. The first Kobe Mosque was built in 1935 with the help of the Turk-Tatar community of traders.
Until World War 2, Turks were the biggest community in Japan. Japanese came into contact with Muslims while expanding into China and Southeast Asia, leading to the conversion of many Japanese to Islam. Many of the converted Japanese Muslims returned to Japan and established the first Japanese Muslim organization in 1953, which was officially recognized by the Japanese Government in June 1958.
In the 1980s, the economic expansion in Japan led to the immigration of many Muslims, especially from Pakistan, Bangladesh, India, and Indonesia. Many of these were Muslim men who later married Japanese women.
Muslims are counted as a minority in Japan, but the population is growing. There are a few organizations and community services that are working to support Muslims in Japan and promote the religion.
Japan Muslim Association: It is the first organization in Japan that belongs to the Muslim community. It provides religious education and educational support and organizes religious events and activities to support and promote the religion.
Islamic Center Japan: It is an independent organization working to promote the religion, helping the Muslim societies in Japan.
Japan Halal Association: It is a non-profit organization that provides halal certifications, offers seminars and facilitates the Muslim lifestyle in Japan.
Muslims in Japan, though in the minority, still celebrate all the Islamic events and festivals like the rest of the world. They observe Ramadan by observing fast for the entire month and celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr right after Ramadan with their friends and family. In the last Islamic month, Japanese Muslims celebrate Eid-ul-Adha, and those who can travel perform Hajj. They also celebrate the birth of the Prophet ﷺ on 12th Rabi Awal, organizing events within the community.
With the increase in the Muslim population, the need for Halal dining options is also on the rise. You can find a few Halal food options in the main cities of Tokyo and Osaka. You can find Japanese as well as international cuisines like Indian and Middle Eastern food options.
There are few big supermarkets in Tokyo that often carry Halal food options, including meat, spices, and other eatables. You can also check out some convenience stores which carry halal products with them. Always look for Halal certification issued by the leading Muslim organizations in Japan. It ensures that Muslim travelers and residents in Japan that the food is prepared according to Islamic laws and is Halal to consume.
There are limited Islamic educational institutions in Japan as the Muslim population is relatively small. However, the Muslims of Japan have made efforts to establish institutions to support Islamic Education. Here are a few famous institutions operating in Japan:
King Abdulaziz Chair for Islamic Studies at the University of Tokyo: It is an academic program at the University of Tokyo focusing on Islamic Studies, providing opportunities for research related to Islam.
Islamic Center Japan: It is a hub for Islamic educational activities and offers Quran and Arabic language classes. It also provides a place for prayers and religious gatherings.
YUAI International Islamic School: It was founded by the collaboration of the FG Education Foundation and Islamic Center Japan, providing a platform for religious studies for Muslims.
Tokyo Iqra International School: It serves as an Islamic school in Tokyo, providing modern academics as well as Islamic education from kindergarten to secondary education.
When living or visiting a country, connecting with the local Muslim community will help you learn more about their way of life. It helps you understand how people living in different countries observe and practice Islam. When you connect with the local Muslim communities living in Japan, you will learn about their culture, traditions, and Islamic values that might be different than yours.
You can visit local mosques and Islamic centers to get connected with the local Muslims of Japan. You can join gatherings at Islamic festivals like Eid or enroll yourself in the religious educational program.
MuslimandQuran.com is devoted to supporting Muslims residing in or traveling to Japan. We provide Islamic knowledge to our fellow Muslims through our online website and application. You can learn Quranic verses, Hadith, and different duas from us. You can have access to Islamic Prayer Times in Japan and as well as any other country in the world. We help you stay connected to your religion, no matter where you live, and offer your prayer at the right time.