Indonesians Break Ground on Japan's First "Indonesian Mosque" in Yokohama, to Hold Over 600 Worshippers
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(Translated/summarized article) The As-Sholihin Mosque, said to be Japan's first mosque built specifically by and for the Indonesian community, broke ground in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, on January 10, 2025, according to Indonesian English-language outlet Tempo. The project is led by the Indonesian foundation Cinta Quran.
The mosque is being built on a 397-square-meter plot with a total floor area of 650 square meters, and is designed to accommodate more than 600 worshippers. Construction costs are estimated at around 40 billion rupiah (roughly 240 million yen). While Japan already has an estimated 150 or so mosques, including those operated by Turkish-affiliated organizations, this is said to be the first case of a mosque built and led by the Indonesian community itself.
Current status: This article is a translated summary based on overseas media reporting (Tempo). Construction progress has reportedly been posted periodically on the operating organization's official website, but the latest completion status could not be confirmed as of this writing.
Mosque construction in Japan has also been reported in Fujisawa, Kanagawa Prefecture ("Fujisawa Masjid," related coverage), an unauthorized mosque in Kawagoe, Saitama Prefecture (related coverage), and a planned mosque in Itoshima, Fukuoka Prefecture (related coverage), all led by Turkish-affiliated or multinational organizers. This case stands out for being led by the Indonesian community, illustrating the growing diversity of Japan's Muslim population.