{"id":88606,"date":"2022-05-24T18:20:04","date_gmt":"2022-05-24T09:20:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/?p=88606"},"modified":"2024-11-25T22:07:22","modified_gmt":"2024-11-25T13:07:22","slug":"religion-in-japan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/religion-in-japan\/","title":{"rendered":"Religion in Japan: What is the main religion in Japan?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>\u201cA Japanese is born as a Shinto, marries as a Christian, and dies as a Buddhist.\u201d This looks impossible, but in Japan, it has its logic. <strong>The concept of spirituality and religion in Japan is different from what we are used to<\/strong> in the West, so it is very interesting to learn about it. But be careful: once you are onboard the Japanese religion&#8217;s train, you won&#8217;t be able to stop. You must be willing to learn more to better understand its culture and society. So, <strong>travel with us as we <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/difference-temple-shrine-japan\/\" class=\"ek-link\">learn the differences between Buddhism, Shintoism<\/a>, and the other religions coexisting in Japan!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list toc\">\n<li><a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"#What-is-the-Main-Religion-in-Japan\">Religion in Japan: What is the Main Religion?<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"#Shintoism\">Shintoism, the Indigenous Religion of Japan<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"#What-is-Shintoism\">What is Shintoism?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"#Is-a-kami-a-God\">Is a kami a God?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"#Origin-of-Shinto-Religion\">What is the Origin of Shinto Religion?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"#Is-Shinto-a-Symbol-of-Japanese-Nationalism\">Is Shinto a Symbol of Japanese Nationalism?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"#Shinto-Shrines-to-Visit-in-Japan\">Shinto Shrines to Visit in Japan<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"#Buddhism\">Buddhism, Another Religion in Japan<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"#How-Buddhism-came-to-Japan\">How did Buddhism come to Japan?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"#Buddhist-Schools-in-Japan\">Buddhist Schools in Japan<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"#Death-in-Japanese-Buddhism\">Death in Japanese Buddhism<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"#Buddhist-Temples-to-Visit-in-Japan\">Buddhist Temples to Visit in Japan<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"#Where-Can-I-Practice-My-Religion-in-Japan\">Where Can I Practice My Religion in Japan?<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"#Churches-and-Cathedrals-in-Japan\">Churches and Cathedrals in Japan<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"#Mosques-in-Japan\">Mosques in Japan<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"#Synagogues-in-Japan\">Synagogues in Japan<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"#Eating-in-Japan-with-Religious-Restrictions\">Eating in Japan with Religious Restrictions<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"#Where-to-Eat-Halal-Food-in-Japan\">Where to Eat Halal Food in Japan<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"#Halal-Restaurants-in-Tokyo\">Halal Restaurants in Tokyo<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"#Halal-Restaurants-in-Osaka\">Halal Restaurants in Osaka<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"#Halal-Restaurants-in-Kyoto\">Halal Restaurants in Kyoto<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"#Where-to-Eat-Kosher-Food-in-Japan\">Where to Eat Kosher Food in Japan?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24224055\/fushimi-inari-kyoto-pray-1024x682.jpeg\" alt=\"Two Japanese praying in front of a Shinto altar\" class=\"wp-image-88618\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24224055\/fushimi-inari-kyoto-pray-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24224055\/fushimi-inari-kyoto-pray-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24224055\/fushimi-inari-kyoto-pray-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24224055\/fushimi-inari-kyoto-pray-900x600.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24224055\/fushimi-inari-kyoto-pray-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24224055\/fushimi-inari-kyoto-pray.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Approximately 48.1% of Japanese inhabitants consider themselves Shintoists. <em>Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/author\/joachim\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Joachim Ducos<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"What-is-the-Main-Religion-in-Japan\">Religion in Japan: What is the Main Religion?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the <a aria-label=\"official 2021 document (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stat.go.jp\/english\/data\/nenkan\/70nenkan\/1431-26.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">2021 official document<\/a> of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, <strong>there are 48.1% of inhabitants in Japan consider themselves Shintoists and 46.5% Buddhists.<\/strong> There is only 1.05% of Christians, and the other 4.3% include other religions. This data doesn&#8217;t seem out of the ordinary until we see that this statistic has been made according to 181 million people, and Japan only has 126 million inhabitants. How is it possible? The answer is that many people consider themselves both Shinto and Buddhist and therefore choose both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see, Shintoism and Buddhism have great relevance in Japan. Their synchronicity over the years has made them coexist in the same country and influence each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Shintoism\">Shintoism, the Indigenous Religion of Japan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The word <strong><em>Shinto<\/em><\/strong> (\u795e\u9053 \u2014 Shintoism) literally means the deity path. The first kanji \u795e means <em>kami<\/em> (deity, spirit), and the second \u9053 is <em>michi <\/em>(way).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/23041946\/iwami-tsuwano-taikodani-inari-6-1024x682.jpeg\" alt=\"Line of Shinto monks in Japan\" class=\"wp-image-81165\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/23041946\/iwami-tsuwano-taikodani-inari-6-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/23041946\/iwami-tsuwano-taikodani-inari-6-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/23041946\/iwami-tsuwano-taikodani-inari-6-900x600.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/23041946\/iwami-tsuwano-taikodani-inari-6.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Shinto priests in a ritual at the Taikodani Inari Shrine. <em>Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/author\/romeo\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Rom\u00e9o Arnault<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"What-is-Shintoism\">What is Shintoism?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shintoism is a religion that follows the cult of <em>kami<\/em> (spirits)<\/strong>. It has greatly influenced Japanese culture for <a aria-label=\"more than 2000 years (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/religion\/religions\/shinto\/beliefs\/religion.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">more than 2000 years<\/a>, <strong>thus being the basis of Japanese thinking<\/strong>. This religion has its rituals and ways of expressing gratitude to the <em>kami<\/em>. Despite this, it has no founder, no supreme God, and no sacred scriptures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This is one of the few archaic religions that still survive in the modern world<\/strong>, and it has never been in danger of disappearing due to the threat of a more powerful religion. Buddhism was the only religion that could overshadow it, but both have been able to adapt and influence each other in such a way to mix traditions, rituals, and representative figures.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/24193509\/Oji_KitsuneNoGyoretsu01.jpg\" alt=\"Giant fox mask at the Japanese parade in Japan\" class=\"wp-image-76462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/24193509\/Oji_KitsuneNoGyoretsu01.jpg 900w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/24193509\/Oji_KitsuneNoGyoretsu01-500x333.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Shinto is one of the few archaic religions that still survive in the modern world. <em>Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/author\/toshiko\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Toshiko Sakurai<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Even though we can find <a aria-label=\"similar religions in other countries such as Chinese Taoism (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jstor.org\/stable\/132163?read-now=1&amp;refreqid=excelsior%3A54b694ec3717a219f733099c930a8b94&amp;seq=1#page_scan_tab_contents\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">similar religions in other countries, such as Chinese Taoism<\/a>, the <strong>Shinto religion itself only exists in Japanese culture<\/strong>. Japan is the only country that considers Shinto as an official religion. We just can find a few small shrines (called <em><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Shinto#Outside_Japan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">kaigai jinja<\/a><\/em> \u2014 shrines outside the country) in countries where there has been a lot of Japanese immigration, such as Hawaii, Brazil, and the United States. At the same time, Shinto has no missionaries in other countries. We can say that Shintoism is completely rooted in the Japanese archipelago and its inhabitants. It is a way of understanding the environment, nature, the elements, and even the Japanese status quo and its emperor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"65023\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/15093604\/Osaka_Yasaka_03.jpg\" alt=\"Lion head-shaped building in Yasaka Namba Shrine, Osaka\" class=\"wp-image-65023\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/15093604\/Osaka_Yasaka_03.jpg 683w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/15093604\/Osaka_Yasaka_03-333x500.jpg 333w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Namba Yasaka Shrine in Namba, Osaka. <em>Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/author\/lucia\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Luc\u00eda Tsujiguchi<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"65038\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/15093823\/Osaka_Tsuyuten_20.jpg\" alt=\"Red torii gates\" class=\"wp-image-65038\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/15093823\/Osaka_Tsuyuten_20.jpg 683w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/15093823\/Osaka_Tsuyuten_20-333x500.jpg 333w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tsuyu no Tenjinja Shrine in Umeda, Osaka. <em>Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/author\/lucia\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Luc\u00eda Tsujiguchi<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Is-a-kami-a-God\">Is a Kami a God?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A <em>kami<\/em> is not the same as the omnipresent Western God we know<\/strong>. We can define them as powerful spirits superior to mortals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a aria-label=\"A kami can show in many ways (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/religion\/religions\/shinto\/beliefs\/kami_1.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">These Japanese spirits can be in many ways,<\/a> and their numbers are endless. There are important gods such as the Sun Goddess Amaterasu, spirits living within living beings (animals), elements of nature (mountains or a storm), and deceased ancestors, including the ancient emperors of Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A <em>kami<\/em> usually lives inside an object (<em>shintai<\/em> \u2014 \u795e \u4f53) like a mirror, a jewel, a sword, and is stored in a hidden box located in the main shrine building. But others are hidden inside a tree or a mountain. There are some of them where they are stored within a <em>kami<\/em> itself, such as <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.worldhistory.org\/Mount_Fuji\/#:~:text=The%20volcano%20is%20regarded%20as,for%20followers%20of%20that%20faith.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Mount Fuji<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"76464\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/24193516\/Oji_KitsuneNoGyoretsu03.jpg\" alt=\"Statue of a fox at Shozoku Inari Jinja shrine, japan\" class=\"wp-image-76464\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/24193516\/Oji_KitsuneNoGyoretsu03.jpg 768w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/24193516\/Oji_KitsuneNoGyoretsu03-375x500.jpg 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Foxes are <em>kami<\/em> Inari&#8217;s messengers. <em>Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/author\/toshiko\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Toshiko Sakurai<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"682\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"74578\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/12034047\/enoshima_monte-fuji_lucia-682x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Mount Fuji, one of the Volcanoes in Japan, from Enoshima\" class=\"wp-image-74578\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/12034047\/enoshima_monte-fuji_lucia-682x1024.jpeg 682w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/12034047\/enoshima_monte-fuji_lucia-333x500.jpeg 333w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/12034047\/enoshima_monte-fuji_lucia-1023x1536.jpeg 1023w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/12034047\/enoshima_monte-fuji_lucia.jpeg 853w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">In Japan, they consider Mount Fuji as a <em>kami.<\/em> <em>Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/author\/lucia\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Luc\u00eda Tsujiguchi<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Origin-of-Shinto-Religion\">What is the Origin of Shinto Religion?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shinto is as old as the Japanese civilization<\/strong>. In the prehistoric Jomon period (14,500 BC \u2014 300 BC), each community living in the Japanese archipelago had its own animistic beliefs. They also interpreted the surrounding unexplained events, believing powerful spirits and ancestors made it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When they established the Yamato state (the first Japanese nation), they decided to unify these small beliefs to impose a \u201csingle truth.\u201d The history of Japanese mythology was compiled in <strong>Kojiki<\/strong>, Japan&#8217;s oldest book. Here, they explained the beginnings of human existence according to Shintoism and linked these higher divinities with the Japanese royal family. It is good to remember that, according to Shinto, the emperor and his family are descendants of the sun goddess Amaterasu and therefore have the legitimacy to reign in Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/12160925\/izumo-25_20191126-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Kagura Hall at Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine in Japan\" class=\"wp-image-57294\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/12160925\/izumo-25_20191126-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/12160925\/izumo-25_20191126-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/12160925\/izumo-25_20191126-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/12160925\/izumo-25_20191126-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/12160925\/izumo-25_20191126.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Shinto is as old as the Japanese civilization. Izumo Taisha Shrine is one of the oldest in Japan. <em>Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/author\/toddfong\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Todd Fong<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Is-Shinto-a-Symbol-of-Japanese-Nationalism\">Is Shinto a Symbol of Japanese Nationalism?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shintoism is a true symbol of Japanese identity<\/strong>. In certain periods of history, it has been used by Japanese nationalists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The<strong> Meiji Restoration<\/strong> is the most recent period of history when Shinto was used for non-religious purposes. Some purists of Japanese society wanted to impose Shinto as the only religion in Japan and even tried to suppress Buddhism. During this period, Shinto shrines became part of state institutions run by the government, which was the ones making decisions. This was called the <a aria-label=\"State Shinto (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/State_Shinto\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">State Shinto<\/a> and lasted until the end of World War II.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After that, the government abolished the State Shinto, yet the relationship between Japanese nationalism and Shinto still has its open wounds. The clearest example is the <strong>Yasukuni Shrine <\/strong>in Tokyo. This shrine was created in 1869 to honor the soldiers who died during the Boshin War. Since then, as we<a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/yurei-japanese-ghosts\/\" class=\"ek-link\"> explained in our <em>yurei<\/em> ghosts article,<\/a> many of the war fighters have been enshrined as <em>kami<\/em> there, <strong>including World War II criminal war soldiers<\/strong>. This seems an old story, but even nowadays, some Japanese prime ministers have visited this shrine to pay their respects on behalf of the government.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24224904\/yasukuni-shrine-1024x682.jpeg\" alt=\"Main building and torii of Yasukuni Shrine\" class=\"wp-image-88620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24224904\/yasukuni-shrine-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24224904\/yasukuni-shrine-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24224904\/yasukuni-shrine-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24224904\/yasukuni-shrine-900x600.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24224904\/yasukuni-shrine-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24224904\/yasukuni-shrine.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Yasukuni Shrine has been a controversial place since World War II. <em>Photo: <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/dakiny\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Toshihiro Gamo<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Shinto-Shrines-to-Visit-in-Japan\">Shinto Shrines to Visit in Japan<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The sacred place for Shintoists is the <em>kami<\/em>&#8216;s dwell<\/strong>, <strong>a shrine<\/strong> (\u795e\u793e \u2014 <em>jinja<\/em>). Unlike other religions, <strong>sanctuaries are built in the place where the spirit is believed to live<\/strong>. This can answer why there are many sanctuaries in hidden and surprising places. <strong>Some shrines to visit in Japan are: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/izumo-taisha-hiroshima\/\">Izumo Taisha Shrine<\/a> is said to be one of the oldest in Japan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/fushimi-inari-taisha-shrine-kyoto\/\">Fushimi Inari Taisha<\/a> is dedicated to the fertility<em> kami<\/em> Inari.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/okayamas-kibitsu-shrine-get-your-fortune-told-by-rice-and-monsters\/\">Kibitsu shrine<\/a> in Okayama, with an impressive 400-meter-long covered walkway.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The mysterious <a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/hiking-pilgrimage-mount-omoto-japan\/\">Omotoro Shrine<\/a>. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/oita-first-shrine-usa-jingu\/\">Usa Jingu Shrine<\/a> in Oita Prefecture. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Several curious <a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/osaka-temples-shrines-surprising\/\">shrines in Osaka<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24224934\/fushimi_inari_taisha-1024x682.jpeg\" alt=\"Japanese torri gates near a shrine in Japan\" class=\"wp-image-88621\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24224934\/fushimi_inari_taisha-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24224934\/fushimi_inari_taisha-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24224934\/fushimi_inari_taisha-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24224934\/fushimi_inari_taisha-900x600.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24224934\/fushimi_inari_taisha-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24224934\/fushimi_inari_taisha.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Shrines are built where a <em>kami<\/em> lives. <em>Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/author\/joachim\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Joachim Ducos<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Buddhism\">Buddhism, Another Religion in Japan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The philosophical doctrine of Buddhism was created by Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha) in India (VI \u2014 IV BC). Buddha is not considered a supreme god, but as someone who reached a very high spiritual level, worth following his teachings.<strong> Buddhism has influenced the spirituality and behavior of many Asian countries<\/strong>, including Japan, and that makes it one of the most widely followed religions in the world. The Buddhist religion has some doctrines, and following them can lead you to complete happiness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"732\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"80776\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/05203545\/20210330-ATF_5006-732x1024.jpg\" alt=\"spring at ryotanji temple with cherry blossoms\" class=\"wp-image-80776\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/05203545\/20210330-ATF_5006-732x1024.jpg 732w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/05203545\/20210330-ATF_5006-357x500.jpg 357w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/05203545\/20210330-ATF_5006-1097x1536.jpg 1097w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/05203545\/20210330-ATF_5006.jpg 914w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 732px) 100vw, 732px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/author\/toddfong\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Todd Fong<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"732\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"80774\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/05203445\/20210330-ATF_4969-732x1024.jpg\" alt=\"golden buddha statue at ryotanji temple hamamatsu\" class=\"wp-image-80774\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/05203445\/20210330-ATF_4969-732x1024.jpg 732w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/05203445\/20210330-ATF_4969-357x500.jpg 357w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/05203445\/20210330-ATF_4969-1097x1536.jpg 1097w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/05203445\/20210330-ATF_4969.jpg 914w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 732px) 100vw, 732px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/author\/toddfong\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Todd Fong<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-id=\"69390\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/08092602\/Osaka_katsuoji_31-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Katsuo ji temple main building in japan\" class=\"wp-image-69390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/08092602\/Osaka_katsuoji_31-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/08092602\/Osaka_katsuoji_31-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/08092602\/Osaka_katsuoji_31-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/08092602\/Osaka_katsuoji_31.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Main building of Katsuo-ji temple in Osaka. <em>Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/author\/lucia\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Lucia Tsujiguchi<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\">The Buddhist religion is a lifestyle that helps people to achieve happiness.<em> <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"How-Buddhism-came-to-Japan\">How did Buddhism Come to Japan?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Buddhism was established in Japan during the Nara Period <\/strong>(710-794), in the 6th century during Emperor Kinmei&#8217;s reign. Thanks to the support of important families, the pro-Buddhist emperor Shomu built Todaiji Temple in Nara, a symbol and hub of a network of Buddhist temples around Japan. This was how Buddhism was rooted in Japanese society until today. Throughout history, some Buddhist schools had more powers beyond religion, reaching to politics and the imperial court. But in the Sengoku period, Buddhism was forced to abandon that power and focus on religion.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/04011633\/nara-park-deer-2959-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Japanese temple in Nara, Japan\" class=\"wp-image-87294\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/04011633\/nara-park-deer-2959-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/04011633\/nara-park-deer-2959-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/04011633\/nara-park-deer-2959-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/04011633\/nara-park-deer-2959-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/04011633\/nara-park-deer-2959.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The impressive temple Todai-ji shrine in Nara. <em>Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/author\/joachim\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Joachim Ducos<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Buddhist-Schools-in-Japan\">Buddhist Schools in Japan<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the years, Buddhism has been creating schools of the different Buddhist sects. One of the most well-known is <strong>Shingon<\/strong>, an esoteric Buddhism current with the Japanese religious center in <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/mount-yoshino-to-koyasan-kii-peninsula\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Koyasan<\/a>. Another well-known Buddhist current is <strong>Pure Land Buddhism<\/strong>, devoted to educating and expanding Buddhism ideas to the lower classes of the Japanese society during the Kamakura Period. This school says that you can receive salvation by commending yourself to Amida Buddha by saying his name. The last school we will mention is the world-famous <strong>Zen<\/strong>, originating from China&#8217;s Chan Buddhism and divided into two ways: Rinzai (which emphasizes <em>koan<\/em> practice during meditation) and Soto (which emphasizes sitting with open consciousness). <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/gifu-nakatsugawa-zen-meditation\/\" class=\"ek-link\">Zen focuses on meditation<\/a>, following daily tasks, and knowing yourself to achieve enlightenment.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/23043705\/Hokuriku_Kansai_05-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Kanshinji Golden Hall in Japan\" class=\"wp-image-76207\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/23043705\/Hokuriku_Kansai_05-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/23043705\/Hokuriku_Kansai_05-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/23043705\/Hokuriku_Kansai_05-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/23043705\/Hokuriku_Kansai_05-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/23043705\/Hokuriku_Kansai_05.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Shingon sect&#8217;s Kanshinji temple. <em>Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/author\/toshiko\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Toshiko Sakurai<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Death-in-Japanese-Buddhism\">Death in Japanese Buddhism<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Shinto considers death as something negative, but when Buddhism arrived in Japan, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/death-in-japan-spirituality-culture\/\" class=\"ek-link\">the funerary rituals of both religions adapted themselves<\/a>.<\/strong> Shinto priests rarely performed the deceased rituals, so Buddhist monks started the task of carrying out these funerary rituals. From the Tokugawa government, this was compulsory, as Buddhist monks were ordered to bury the deceased. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nowadays, in Japan, <strong>you can choose both a Shinto or a Buddhist ritual.<\/strong> Even so, the majority of Japanese citizens choose the second option. Besides funerary rituals, Buddhism has more celebrations related to death and the spirits of the deceased ones, such <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/japanese-cemeteries-traditions\/\" class=\"ek-link\">as Obon<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"682\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"72114\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/21232327\/yurei_cemetery-682x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Japanese grave shows Death in Japan\" class=\"wp-image-72114\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/21232327\/yurei_cemetery-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/21232327\/yurei_cemetery-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/21232327\/yurei_cemetery.jpg 853w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/author\/toshiko\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Toshiko Sakurai<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"682\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"71086\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/02053136\/Cemetery_17.jpg\" alt=\"traditional Japanese Bon odori dance, Japan.\" class=\"wp-image-71086\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/02053136\/Cemetery_17.jpg 682w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/02053136\/Cemetery_17-333x500.jpg 333w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> <em>Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/author\/toddfong\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Todd Fong<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\">If you stumble on a Japanese cemetery, it&#8217;s likely Buddhist. Summer&#8217;s Obon celebration is another Buddhist event to welcome back ancestors.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Buddhist-Temples-to-Visit-in-Japan\">Buddhist Temples to Visit in Japan<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A temple is the place of worship for Buddhists. They can be identified by their big doors, the <strong><em>manji<\/em> symbol<\/strong> (\u534d), and other distinctive aspects. <strong>Some temples to visit in Japan are: <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/kitsuki-futagoji-japanese-temple\/\">mysterious Futagoji <\/a>in Oita Prefecture is located in the depths of a mountain. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The enormous <a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/mount-yoshino-to-koyasan-kii-peninsula\/\">Shingon temple in Koyasan,<\/a> Wakayama Prefecture. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/katsuoji-temple-daruma\/\">Katsuo-ji<\/a> in Osaka, the temple of daruma.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The previously mentioned <a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/nara-park-deer\/\">Todai-ji in Nara<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/family-holiday-hamamatsu-shizuoka\/\">Hojo-ji<\/a> in Hamamatsu where you can live a zen meditation experience. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/16175026\/futagoji-temple-1024x680.jpg\" alt=\" two statues guarding futago ji temple entrance in Oita, Japan\" class=\"wp-image-77374\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/16175026\/futagoji-temple-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/16175026\/futagoji-temple-500x332.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/16175026\/futagoji-temple.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The impressive Futago-ji in Oita Prefecture. <em>Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/author\/clementine\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Cl\u00e9mentine Cintr\u00e9<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Where-Can-I-Practice-My-Religion-in-Japan\">Where Can I Practice My Religion in Japan?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Religion in Japan goes further than Shinto and Buddhism. Even though existing more than <a aria-label=\"80,000 shrines (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jinjahoncho.or.jp\/en\/faq\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">80,000 shrines<\/a> and <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.japanwondertravel.com\/the-best-buddhist-temples-in-japan-21538#:~:text=There%20are%20over%2075.000%20temples,the%20Buddhist%20temples%20even%20more.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">75,000 temples<\/a>, there are other places of worship for other religions in many cities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Churches-and-Cathedrals-in-Japan\">Churches and Cathedrals in Japan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Nowadays, <strong>just 1% of the Japanese population considers themselves Christian<\/strong>. Christianity arrived in Japan in the 16th century thanks to the European missionaries. After a few rooting decades in the country, the Period Edo government forbade it and expelled the vast majority of missionaries living in Japan. It wasn&#8217;t till the 19th century that Christianity was allowed again.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"88624\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24230758\/virgin_mary_karuizawa-683x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Some statues of the Virgin Mary in a Church of Karuizawa\" class=\"wp-image-88624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24230758\/virgin_mary_karuizawa-683x1024.jpeg 683w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24230758\/virgin_mary_karuizawa-334x500.jpeg 334w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24230758\/virgin_mary_karuizawa-150x225.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24230758\/virgin_mary_karuizawa.jpeg 854w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"88623\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24230757\/jesus_church_karuizawa-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"A christ in a Church of Karuizawa\" class=\"wp-image-88623\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24230757\/jesus_church_karuizawa-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24230757\/jesus_church_karuizawa-375x500.jpeg 375w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24230757\/jesus_church_karuizawa-640x853.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24230757\/jesus_church_karuizawa-150x200.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24230757\/jesus_church_karuizawa.jpeg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"88626\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24230826\/Karuizawa_church-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"St Paul\u2019s Catholic Church\" class=\"wp-image-88626\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24230826\/Karuizawa_church-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24230826\/Karuizawa_church-500x334.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24230826\/Karuizawa_church-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24230826\/Karuizawa_church-900x600.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24230826\/Karuizawa_church-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24230826\/Karuizawa_church.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\">St Paul\u2019s Catholic Church of Karuizawa. <em>Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/author\/toshiko\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Toshiko Sakurai<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In some areas, including many sites on Kyushu island, such as<a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/goto-nagasaki-hidden-islands\/\" class=\"ek-link\"> Nagasaki&#8217;s Goto Islands, you will find some Christian legacy<\/a> existing in Japan. Moreover, in many main cities, there are many catholic churches and cathedrals, such as the modern <strong>St Mary of the Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Tokyo<\/strong>, with its surprising architecture designed by Kenzo Tange. Also, there are <strong>Orthodox churches <\/strong>and cathedrals such as the <strong>Holy Resurrection Cathedral<\/strong> and <strong>Anglican<\/strong> as<strong> Saint Andrew&#8217;s Cathedral.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"682\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"88628\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24231159\/Cathedral_Tokyo_exterior-682x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Saint Mary Cathedral in Tokyo\" class=\"wp-image-88628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24231159\/Cathedral_Tokyo_exterior-682x1024.jpeg 682w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24231159\/Cathedral_Tokyo_exterior-333x500.jpeg 333w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24231159\/Cathedral_Tokyo_exterior-150x225.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24231159\/Cathedral_Tokyo_exterior.jpeg 853w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">St Mary of the Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Tokyo, designed by Kenzo Tange.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"88629\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24231205\/Cathedral_Tokyo-683x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"The inside of Saint Mary Cathedral in Tokyo\" class=\"wp-image-88629\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24231205\/Cathedral_Tokyo-683x1024.jpeg 683w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24231205\/Cathedral_Tokyo-334x500.jpeg 334w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24231205\/Cathedral_Tokyo-150x225.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24231205\/Cathedral_Tokyo.jpeg 854w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"88630\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24231239\/orthodox_cathedral_tokyo.jpeg\" alt=\"Holy Resurection Cathedral in Tokyo\" class=\"wp-image-88630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24231239\/orthodox_cathedral_tokyo.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24231239\/orthodox_cathedral_tokyo-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24231239\/orthodox_cathedral_tokyo-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24231239\/orthodox_cathedral_tokyo-900x600.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24231239\/orthodox_cathedral_tokyo-150x100.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Holy Resurrection Cathedral in Tokyo. <em>Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/author\/toshiko\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Toshiko Sakurai<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Mosques-in-Japan\">Mosques in Japan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Islam had a negative connotation in 1853 Japan when the Edo period ended, and the country opened its borders to the rest of the world. One hundred years later, the first Japan Muslim Association was created. Even though it is a minority religion in Japan, the number of Muslims <a aria-label=\"has highly increased recently, reaching 230,000 in 2019 (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.economist.com\/asia\/2021\/01\/07\/the-number-of-muslims-in-japan-is-growing-fast\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">has highly increased recently, reaching 230,000 in 2019<\/a>. 50,000 of them are converted Japanese. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are about <a aria-label=\"80 mosques in Japan (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/gmuslim.com\/en\/archives\/3484\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">80 mosques in Japan<\/a>, some of them are big buildings, and others are small rooms, <a aria-label=\"and most of them are located in large cities (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.waseda.jp\/top\/en\/news\/53405\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">and most of them are located in large cities<\/a>. For example, we have <a aria-label=\"Tokyo Camii  (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/tokyocamii.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\"><strong>Tokyo Camii <\/strong><\/a>in Tokyo, the <a aria-label=\"Kobe Mosque (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kobe_Mosque\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\"><strong>Kobe Mosque<\/strong><\/a>, or the <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fukuoka_Mosque\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\"><strong>Fukuoka Mosque<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-7 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"88632\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24231404\/mosque_lucia_2-683x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Inside of Tokyo Camii with a lady\" class=\"wp-image-88632\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24231404\/mosque_lucia_2-683x1024.jpeg 683w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24231404\/mosque_lucia_2-334x500.jpeg 334w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24231404\/mosque_lucia_2-150x225.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24231404\/mosque_lucia_2.jpeg 854w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"88631\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24231357\/mosque_lucia-683x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"The Tokyo Camii building\" class=\"wp-image-88631\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24231357\/mosque_lucia-683x1024.jpeg 683w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24231357\/mosque_lucia-334x500.jpeg 334w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24231357\/mosque_lucia-150x225.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24231357\/mosque_lucia.jpeg 854w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\">Tokyo Camii is one of the biggest mosques in Japan. <em>Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/author\/lucia\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Luc\u00eda Tsujiguchi<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Synagogues-in-Japan\">Synagogues in Japan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are still small communities of Jew people, <a aria-label=\"even though many of them emigrate to Israel after the Second World War.  (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/History_of_the_Jews_in_Japan#Jews_and_Judaism_in_modern_Japan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">even though many of them emigrate to Israel after the Second World War. <\/a>One of the biggest communities is Kobe&#8217;s one, the <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jcckobe.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Jewish Community of Kansai<\/a>, where ex-pats or Jews taking a sabbatical year live.  There is also a community in Tokyo (<a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chabad.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Chabad-Lubavitch<\/a>), en Kyoto (<a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chabadkyoto.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Chabad Kyoto<\/a>), and in Gifu prefecture (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jewishtakayama.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Chabad Takayama<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, in the small town of Yaotsu (Gifu prefecture), there is the Chiune Sugihara Memorial Museum, where <strong>Chiune Sugihara<\/strong> was born. This Japanese diplomatic rescued 5558 Jews during the Holocaust, <a aria-label=\"offreting them Japanese visas to stay in Japan so as to save their lives (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chiune_Sugihara\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">offering them Japanese visas to stay in Japan to save their lives<\/a>. Besides visiting the museum, there is Sugihara&#8217;s tomb in Kamakura, and many Jews visit it to pay tribute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-8 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"88634\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24231915\/Eva-Kobe-synagogue-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"Kobe's synagogue\" class=\"wp-image-88634\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24231915\/Eva-Kobe-synagogue-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24231915\/Eva-Kobe-synagogue-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24231915\/Eva-Kobe-synagogue-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24231915\/Eva-Kobe-synagogue.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> <em>Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/author\/evac\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Eva C.<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"88633\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24231908\/Eva-Kobe-synagogue_2-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"Kobe's synagogue\" class=\"wp-image-88633\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24231908\/Eva-Kobe-synagogue_2-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24231908\/Eva-Kobe-synagogue_2-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24231908\/Eva-Kobe-synagogue_2-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24231908\/Eva-Kobe-synagogue_2.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/author\/evac\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Eva C.<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"88635\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24232059\/chiune_sugihara_visa-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"And old Japanese visa\" class=\"wp-image-88635\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24232059\/chiune_sugihara_visa-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24232059\/chiune_sugihara_visa-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24232059\/chiune_sugihara_visa-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24232059\/chiune_sugihara_visa.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A visa issued to a Jew by Chiune Sugihara. <em>Photo: <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/ingridt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Second-Half Travels<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\">One of the most significant communities in Kobe is the Jewish Community of Kansai.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Eating-in-Japan-with-Religious-Restrictions\">Eating in Japan with Religious Restrictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In this last section, we will talk about what and where to eat in Japan if we have a <em>halal <\/em>or a <em>kosher<\/em> diet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Where-to-Eat-Halal-Food-in-Japan\">Where to Eat Halal Food in Japan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For those <strong>Muslims following a <em>halal<\/em> diet<\/strong>, there are two options: you can look for a <em>halal<\/em> product shop to prepare your own food or look for <em>halal<\/em> restaurants previously. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You have to remember that many Japanese dishes include pork, even if it doesn&#8217;t look like it. For example, many types of ramen are made with pork, so the safest alternative is to choose a vegetarian or chicken ramen. You can also order tempura or other vegetarian Japanese menu items. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24232314\/Eva-Kobe-halal-grocery-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"Halal shop in Kobe\" class=\"wp-image-88636\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24232314\/Eva-Kobe-halal-grocery-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24232314\/Eva-Kobe-halal-grocery-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24232314\/Eva-Kobe-halal-grocery-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24232314\/Eva-Kobe-halal-grocery.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A <em>halal<\/em> store in Kobe. <em>Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/author\/evac\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Eva C.<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Halal-Restaurants-in-Tokyo\">Halal Restaurants in Tokyo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>There are also many restaurants with <strong><em>halal<\/em> food<\/strong>. For example, in Tokyo, you can visit many restaurants such as:<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/honoluramen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"> Honolu Ramen<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>(there is another one in Osaka),\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotpepper.jp\/strJ003737040\/course\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Gyuumon<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(<em>halal<\/em> beef meat), or\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gurunavi.com\/en\/gf7j803\/rst\/?sc_cid=gorp-foreign_en_bnr&amp;_gl=1*vl3sve*_ga*MzczNzk4MDM1LjE3MjU1OTMwNDA.*_ga_L9BHK8C28C*MTcyNTU5MzA0MC4xLjAuMTcyNTU5MzA0MC42MC4wLjA.&amp;__ngt__=TT15b4493f9000ac1e4ae82abntI-a3DUYwsmXH26zuLwl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Tokyo Chinese Muslim Restaurant<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(<em>halal<\/em> Chinese food). If you want to try a <em>halal<\/em> curry, you can go to <strong><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"ek-link\" href=\"http:\/\/jhtv.jp\/blog\/halal-certified-coco-ichibanya-akihabara-japanese-curry-restaurant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Coco Ichibanya<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0in Shinjuku or Akihabara, or if you prefer sushi, you can go to\u00a0<strong><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.asakusa-sushiken.com\/menu.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Asakusa Sushi Ken<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(the first <em>halal<\/em> sushi in Tokyo).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Halal-Restaurants-in-Osaka\">Halal Restaurants in Osaka<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In Osaka, there is\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/naniwaya-osaka.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Naritaya Osaka Minami<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a>(with ramen and other halal dishes), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/halal_matsuri\/?hl=es\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>Matsuri<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a>restaurant (with many <em>muslim friendly<\/em> dishes).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Halal-Restaurants-in-Kyoto\">Halal Restaurants in Kyoto<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In the ancient capital, you can also find\u00a0<em>halal<\/em> places. If you want to try\u00a0tofu with a halal menu<em>,<\/em>\u00a0you can go to <strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.halalgourmet.jp\/restaurant\/340\">Okabeya<\/a><\/strong><\/strong>, and to try a variety of Japanese food, visit\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/yoshiya_arashiyama\/?hl=es\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Yoshiya Arashiyama<\/a><\/strong> restaurant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to look for more halal restaurants, you can<a href=\"https:\/\/www.halalgourmet.jp\/\"> check out this website<\/a> with a big search engine where you can choose many categories. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24232442\/halal_food_michael-burrows-1.jpeg\" alt=\"halal food in japan\" class=\"wp-image-88638\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24232442\/halal_food_michael-burrows-1.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24232442\/halal_food_michael-burrows-1-500x333.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24232442\/halal_food_michael-burrows-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24232442\/halal_food_michael-burrows-1-900x600.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24232442\/halal_food_michael-burrows-1-150x100.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Finding <em>halal<\/em> food in Japanese capitals is not difficult. <em>Photo: <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/es-es\/@michael-burrows?utm_content=attributionCopyText&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=pexels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Michael Burrows<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Where-to-Eat-Kosher-Food-in-Japan\">Where to Eat Kosher Food in Japan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In Japan, <a aria-label=\"there aren't many places (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chabad.jp\/templates\/articlecco_cdo\/aid\/411231\/jewish\/Kosher-Japan.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">there aren&#8217;t many places<\/a> where you can find <em>kosher<\/em> food. Even so, thanks to Chabad Lubavitch website, <strong>there are some <em>kosher<\/em> shop<\/strong>s in Tokyo: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"ek-link\" href=\"http:\/\/national-azabu.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">National Azabu Supermarket<\/a> in Azabu neighborhood in Tokyo.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"ek-link\" href=\"http:\/\/www.nissinham.co.jp\/nwd\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Nissin World Delicatessen<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chanasplace.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Chana\u2019s place<\/a>, in Minato neighborhood in Tokyo.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"ek-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chanasplace.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Delica Restaurant<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, the same website provides us with a list of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chabad.jp\/templates\/articlecco_cdo\/aid\/512187\/jewish\/Fish-list.htm\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\"><em>kosher<\/em> fish<\/a>, with Japanese and English translations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-9 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"88639\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24232707\/kosher_food-ksenia-chernaya_2-684x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-88639\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24232707\/kosher_food-ksenia-chernaya_2-684x1024.jpeg 684w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24232707\/kosher_food-ksenia-chernaya_2-334x500.jpeg 334w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24232707\/kosher_food-ksenia-chernaya_2-150x225.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24232707\/kosher_food-ksenia-chernaya_2.jpeg 855w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 684px) 100vw, 684px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"88640\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24232713\/kosher_food-ksenia-chernaya-684x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-88640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24232713\/kosher_food-ksenia-chernaya-684x1024.jpeg 684w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24232713\/kosher_food-ksenia-chernaya-334x500.jpeg 334w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24232713\/kosher_food-ksenia-chernaya-150x225.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/24232713\/kosher_food-ksenia-chernaya.jpeg 855w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 684px) 100vw, 684px\" \/><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\">Finding kosher food in Japan is a challenge, but not impossible! <em>Photos: <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/es-es\/@kseniachernaya?utm_content=attributionCopyText&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=pexels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">Ksenia Chernaya<\/a> <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Your trip to Japanese spirituality just started. I wish you want to keep discovering more curiosities about religions in Japan and use all this knowledge for your next trip to Japan!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>For this article, I have used as a reference these books: \u201cShinto: the Kami way\u201d by Sokyo Ono and Japanese History by Brett L. 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