A number of mosques are fostering inclusivity amid diversity, opening their doors to people of different backgrounds.

Mosques were once a rare sight in Japan, but no longer. The latest, Masjid Istiqlal Osaka, opened in Osaka’s Nishinari Ward last year. It is housed in a former factory building.

There is a mosque in western Japan where local Muslims gather to pray and seek help when they are troubled. For them, the mosque is like a second home that provides happiness and emotional support.

But the Japanese-developed app Halal Navi is helping travelers overcome this obstacle. The app is providing information on restaurants offering halal food and mosques, while also serving as a ...

The organizer of the World Exposition in Osaka has rejected a request for more prayer rooms for Muslims and followers of other religi ...