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Japan Boosts Prayer Facilities for Growing Muslim Travelers

1/25/2026

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The rise in Muslim visitors prompts discussions about prayer facilities at airports and tourist sites.
In 2025, about 560,000 travelers from Indonesia, 540,000 from Malaysia, and 240,000 from the Middle East visited Japan.
The Japan Tourism Agency (JTA) has encouraged hotels and transport hubs to create designated prayer areas.
A prayer room was established at the World Exposition in Osaka to accommodate worshippers.

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Story summary

The rise in Muslim visitors prompts discussions about prayer facilities at airports and tourist sites.
In 2025, about 560,000 travelers from Indonesia, 540,000 from Malaysia, and 240,000 from the Middle East visited Japan.
The Japan Tourism Agency (JTA) has encouraged hotels and transport hubs to create designated prayer areas.
A prayer room was established at the World Exposition in Osaka to accommodate worshippers.