Is Islam banned in Japan?
No
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According to the US State Department's evaluation of Japan in its 2012 International Religious Freedom Report:
The [Japanese] constitution provides for freedom of religion, and other laws and policies contributed to the generally free practice of religion.
The government generally respected religious freedom in practice. There was no change in the status of respect for religious freedom by the government during the reporting period.
There were some reports of societal abuse or discrimination based on religious affiliation, belief, or practice.
and
There are no governmental statistics on the number of Muslims in the country. The Islamic Center estimates there are approximately 100,000 to 110,000 Muslims of whom 10,000 are citizens.
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According to Wikipedia, Japan has embassies in many Muslim countries, including Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Sudan, Tunisia, Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia and many more.
I'm not sure what is meant by "Islamic" countries, but Iran and Saudi Arabia surely qualify.
I didn't find such clear reference to contradict other claims, but this example clearly shows that the author didn't bother to check his claims.
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Are Arabic languages taught at Japanese universities?
Yes. You can study Arabic at the Tokyo University of Foreign Studies.
Here is part of their English-language page about Arabic Studies:
Arabic is an official language of the United Nations and is spoken in many countries around the world. It also plays a significant role in Islam as the language of the Koran. Unfortunately, not many people in Japan understand the language, thus making it very difficult to directly hear the voice of the Arab world.
There is also a Japanese-language page related to Arabic here (not equivalent to the English-language page).
From the first link in the question:
In the University of Japan Arabic or any Islamic language is not taught.
Apart from Arabic, I'm not aware of there being such a thing as an "Islamic language". However, if they think languages spoken in predominantly Muslim countries are "Islamic languages", then Indonesian would be one, and it is taught at that university.
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From: Keralites@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Keralites@yahoogroups.com]
Sent: 11 July 2015 17:39
To: Keralites@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [www.keralites.net] Japanese Discipline - The Way They Live
* Japan prevents the use of mobile phones in trains, restaurants and indoors.
* For first to sixth primary year, Japanese students must learn ethics in dealing with people.
* Even though one of the richest people in the world, the Japanese do not have servants. The parents are responsible for their house and also their children.
* There is no examination from the first to the third primary level because the goal of education is to instill concepts and character building.
* If you go to a buffet restaurant in Japan you will notice people only eat as much as they need without any waste because food must not be wasted.
* The rate of delayed trains in Japan is about 7 seconds per year! The Japanese appreciate the value of time and are very punctual to minutes and seconds.
* Children in schools brush their teeth (sterile) and clean their teeth after a meal at school, teaching them to maintain their health from an early age.
* Japanese students take half an hour to finish their meals to ensure proper digestion because these students are the future of Japan.
The Japanese focus on maintaining their culture. Therefore,
* No political leader or a prime minister from an Islamic nation has visited Japan. Not even the Ayatollah of Iran, the King of Saudi Arabia or a Saudi Prince!
* Japan is a country keeping Islam at bay by putting strict restrictions on Islam and all Muslims.
1) Japan is the only nation that does not give citizenship to Muslims.
2) In Japan permanent residency is not given to Muslims.
3) There is a strong ban on the propagation of Islam in Japan
4) In the University of Japan, Arabic or any Islamic language is not taught.
5) One cannot import a 'Koran' published in the Arabic language.
6) According to data published by the Japanese government, it has given temporary residency to only 2 lakhs Muslims, who must follow the Japanese Law. These Muslims should speak Japanese and carry their religious rituals in their homes.
7) Japan is the only country in the world that has a negligible number of Embassies in Islamic countries.
8) Muslims residing in Japan are the employees of foreign companies.
9) Even today, visas are not granted to Muslim doctors, engineers or managers sent by foreign companies.
10) In the majority of companies it is stated in their regulations that no Muslims should apply for a job.
11) The Japanese government is of the opinion that Muslims are fundamentalist, and even in the era of globalization they are not willing to change their Sharia laws.
12) Muslims cannot even rent a house in Japan.
13) If anyone comes to know that his neighbor is a Muslim then the whole neighborhood stays alert.
14) No one can start an Islamic cell or Arabic 'Madrasa' in Japan ..
15) There is no Sharia law in Japan .
16) If a Japanese woman marries a Muslim, she is considered an outcast forever.
17) According to Mr. Kumiko Yagi, Professor of Arab/Islamic Studies at Tokyo University of Foreign Studies, " There is a mind frame in Japan that Islam is a very narrow minded religion and one should stay away from it." The Japanese might have lost World War II, but they are in charge of their own country. There are no bombs going off in crowded business centers, "Honor Killings", or killing of innocent children or anyone else.
Something to think about it by the Hindus Hindustanis also.
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