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Journal : Religia : Jurnal Ilmu-Ilmu Keislaman

The Reality of Islamic Anthropology Through Halal Food: Evidence from Tokyo Prefecture, Japan Dahlan, Ahmad; Voak , Adam; Aprianto, Naerul Edwin Kiky
Religia: Jurnal Ilmu-Ilmu KeIslaman Vol 27 No 2 (2024)
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri K.H. Abdurrahman Wahid Pekalongan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.28918/religia.v27i2.8558

Abstract

 This study investigates Islamic practices in Tokyo, Japan, examining their role as a unifying force thattranscends ethnic, national, and cultural boundaries. Based on field research conducted in 2024, the studyanalyzes the dynamics of Tokyo’s diverse Muslim community, which encompasses practitioners from variedglobal backgrounds. Through systematic interviews and participant observation, the research reveals how thehalal industry functions as a primary mechanism for promoting inclusive and tolerant Islamic teachings. Thegradual expansion of Islam in Tokyo since the 2000s has been characterized by practices that fostercultural inclusion and social cohesion. The concept of halal food emerges as an exemplar of Islamicpluralistic principles, serving as a bridge between different faith communities and cultural traditions. Thisphenomenon aligns with the Qur’anic principle of unity in diversity (QS 49:13), demonstrating thepractical manifestation of Islamic teachings on pluralism within a contemporary urban context. The findingsindicate that the halal trade serves as both a medium for religious expression and a catalyst for culturalharmony in Tokyo. This research contributes to the cultural anthropology literature by illuminatingpreviously underexplored dynamics of cultural adaptation and religious pluralism within Japan’s urbanlandscape.
Co-Authors 'Irfaan, Santosa Abdul Haris Agusta, Harini Agustini*, Sri Ahmad Swandi ahmad yani Ali Abdullah, Ali Amanda, Putrilia Amelia Amelia Andrianti, Dinda Aprianto, Naerul Edwin Kiky Ariyani Arif, Susy Ariyani, Susy Aslim, Muhammad Arief Fitrah Istiyanto Atabik Atabik Atul Aini, Azhari Azizi, Bagus Salam Basri, Nur Akhyar Brahmantio, Athilla Bunga Dara Amin Bunyamin Bunyamin Chin, James Dewi, Hayuningtyas Pramesti Djuni Farhan Djuni, Erwin Dwi Putri Cahyawati, Dwi Putri Dyan Agustin Edward Mariyani-Squire ELIHAMI, ELIHAMI Evi Ekawati Evi Yulianti Fahmi Poernamawatie Fahriani, Ipak Fajar Hardoyono Fian, Khafifatul Haflin, Haflin Hamdan, Muhammad Sirajuddin Qahtan Hana Catur Wahyuni Hari Setiono, Hari Hertato, Roni Husain Ahmad, Husain I Made Satyawan I Putu Darmayasa Ibrahim Ibrahim Indah Widyawati, Titis Irawan, Ivan Danar Aditya Irma Irma Jeni Susyanti Jum Anggriani Krisdiyanta, Krisdiyanta Kurniawati, Nani Martawijaya, M. Agus Marwan, Aqil Muh Tawil, Muh muh. Tawil Muhammad Wildan Muhiddin, Mutia Alfianti Mustopa, Raden Noor Shodiq Askandar Nua, Muh. Tri Prasetia Nurfitra Yanto Nurhayati Nurhayati Oyong Lisa Putra, Andry S. Utama Putri, Devi Oktarina Rahmawati, Rahmawati Ratri, Adinda Cahyaning Rina Fauziah Sabarudin Sabarudin Sanusi, Dirgah Kaso Sembiring, Rinawati Sentot Kusairi Setyanugraha, Muhammad Simanjuntak, James Perdinan Siregar, Erris Sochimin Sri Agustini Sriyanto Sriyanto Suhendar Suhendar, Suhendar Sukmal Fahri Supriadi Surawan, Tri Syathibi, Ahmad Voak , Adam Voak, Adam Widyawati, Titis Indah Yeti Widyawati Yoyo Arifardhani Yulianto, Rudi