1 PT. Bank Negara Indonesia (Tokyo)
2 Bank Indonesia Tokyo
3 Boubyan Bank
4 Qatar Islamic bank
5 Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JABIC)
6 Meezan Bank
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List of Islamic Banks in Japan
Published by Gbaf News
Posted on April 4, 2013
1 min read· Last updated: September 28, 2024
Key Takeaways
- The listed institutions are mostly foreign Islamic banks without confirmed operations in Japan.
- Japan permits foreign banks’ subsidiaries to offer Sharia‑compliant services under licensing rules.
- Japan does not have its own standalone Islamic banks as of the most recent regulatory info.
- Some listed entities (e.g., Boubyan Bank, Qatar Islamic Bank) are based in Kuwait/Qatar, not Japan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are there Islamic banks headquartered in Japan?
No, Japan does not currently have domestic Islamic banks; Sharia‑compliant services can only be offered through licensed foreign bank subsidiaries.
Can foreign Islamic banks operate in Japan?
Yes, foreign banks may offer Islamic finance services in Japan if they establish a subsidiary with appropriate licensing.
Is Qatar Islamic Bank operating branches in Japan?
There is no evidence that Qatar Islamic Bank has operations in Japan; it is based in Qatar with branches elsewhere but not in Japan.
What about Boubyan Bank’s presence in Japan?
Boubyan Bank is headquartered in Kuwait and there is no indication it operates in Japan.
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