A More Muslim Japan
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The number of Muslims in Japan has almost quadrupled in the last two decades. Migrants are coming in ever greater numbers to work there from countries like Indonesia. And yet, Islam is still seen as this... foreign, elusive thing. This week on the show, reporter Tanita Rahmani follows two Muslim women who try to change things. And begin the long journey towards normalizing their faith and the slow making of a more Muslim Japan. All through a unique—and universal—lens: food.
Episode Credits
Tanita Rahmani
Reporter and Producer
Nadeen Shaker
Reporter
Salman Ahad Khan
Story Editor and Composer
Heba Elorbany
Fact Checker
Joe Plourde
Sound Design and Mixing
Alexander Overington
Additional Music
Lina Jaradat
Illustrator
Sohaira Siddiqui
Host
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To see some of the deep Japan spots where Esma and her groups prayed, check out @placesyoullpray on Instagram.