From Nara to Perlis: A Japanese Muslim’s Hari Raya journey

Anna Tanaka Farhana reflects on celebrating Aidilfitri in Japan and Malaysia, and why it reminds her of ‘Shogatsu’, the Japanese New Year.

Story by: Sheela Vijayan
Shot by: Moganraj Villavan
Edited by: Maheshan Morgan

Read More: https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/leisure/2026/03/21/from-nara-to-perlis-a-japanese-muslims-raya-journey


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