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Fastest Growing Religion in Japan
Islam is currently recognized as the fastest growing religion in Japan. While still representing a small segment of the overall population, the number of Muslims in Japan has experienced significant growth in recent years, primarily due to immigration, intermarriage, and an increasing number of Japanese converts.

Key Facts
The Muslim population in Japan doubled from about 110,000 in 2010 to approximately 230,000 by 2019–2022, marking a growth rate of about 110% in just over a decade.

Most Muslims in Japan are of foreign origin, but there is a notable and growing community of ethnic Japanese converts, particularly women who marry Muslim men.

The increase is driven by:

Immigration from Muslim-majority countries

Intercultural marriages

Interest in Islam among Japanese citizens

The presence and activities of mosques and Islamic educational institutions.

Japan now has over 110 mosques, and Islamic outreach activities are attracting more Japanese people to explore and sometimes embrace the faith.

Demographic Profile
The Muslim community in Japan is relatively young, indicating the likelihood of continued growth in the coming years.

The majority reside in major urban centers such as Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, and Yokohama.

Social Context
Islam remains a minority religion, but there is generally a positive or neutral perception of Muslims in Japan, with little evidence of Islamophobia due to the community’s small size.