Hinduism in Japan

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Japanese Hindus
日本のヒンズー教徒
The "Om" symbol in Katakana[a]
Total population
Increase 320000 (0.26%) (2025)
Languages
Liturgical: Sanskrit

Hinduism is a minority religion in Japan mainly followed by the Indian, Sri Lankan and Nepali expatriate residents of Japan, who number about 320,000 people as of mid 2025.[1]

Depiction of Hindu deity Krishna playing the flute in a temple constructed in 752 CE on the order of Emperor Shomu, Todai-ji Temple, Great Buddha Hall in Nara, Japan

Hindu deities have been integrated into Japanese religious culture and several deities are worshiped for good luck.[2] In fact there are many deities that are still worshiped in Japan which have long been forgotten in India.[3]

Present situation

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