Embassy Urges Pakistani Community to Comply
with Japanese Laws for Mosque Construction
Pak-Prism Report | Published June 1, 2026
Embassy of Pakistan in Japan has earnestly requested and emphasized to the Pakistani community residing in the country that they fully comply with Japanese laws in all matters, particularly with regard to the construction of places of worship.
In a statement posted on X, the embassy said; “No construction project may be initiated without obtaining the necessary permits from local governments. The embassy of Pakistan has no connection to any such projects, especially those that do not comply with the laws of local governments. This includes the event held in Kawagoe on April 3, 2026, for which the ambassador of Pakistan accepted the invitation on the basis of information that all required permits in accordance with Japanese law had been obtained.”
The statement further noted; “Information regarding the legal aspects of all such projects should be communicated to all members of the community and to the residents of that area as well. The embassy of Pakistan urgently requests all relevant members of the community to fully cooperate with Japanese authorities and to comply with Japanese laws in all circumstances, particularly in connection with projects of this nature.”
The embassy strongly urged the entire Pakistani community in Japan to comply with Japanese laws in all matters, including the construction of mosques. It is essential that no construction be undertaken without first obtaining the necessary permits from local governments.
The statement further said; “The embassy has no involvement whatsoever in any projects that do not comply with the laws and regulations of the respective local governments. This includes the event held in Kawagoe on April 3, 2026. The ambassador accepted the invitation to this event on the explanation that all permits required under Japanese law for this building had been obtained. Information regarding legal compliance for such projects must be shared transparently with all Pakistanis in Japan as well as with neighboring residents. Moreover, Japanese laws and regulations must be complied with in all circumstances, both during the planning stage and afterward.”
The embassy called on all Pakistanis in Japan to promptly cooperate with the local authorities regarding compliance with Japanese laws in all situations.
The local media reports said that Kawagoe City in Saitama Prefecture has issued an official order demanding the removal of an unauthorized mosque (the Japan Jame Masjid Ramzan) built without municipal permission. The dispute centers on local zoning and illegal construction rather than religious practice, as the site sits in a strictly regulated zone.