This paper aims to examine the research perspectives surrounding geographical studies on the religious activities of migrants in Japan. Previous studies on religion and migration conducted in English-speaking countries have explored the development and transformation of religious communities, as well as the functions that religious activities serve. Similarly, research in Japan has analyzed not only the characteristics of religious activities but also the role of religion in the discourse surrounding multicultural coexistence. Geographical study is essential as it allows for an examination of the distinct positions and functions of religious facilities and communities across diverse local contexts. Specific areas of investigation include the intricate social and political processes associated with the establishment of religious facilities by migrants, the multifaceted social functions, as well as roles of religion in urban areas, and the impact of changes and continuity in religious activities on the identity of migrants. Moreover, examining the relationship between the daily lives and religious activities of individual migrants while considering local socioeconomic and political factors would facilitate a more nuanced and comprehensive discussion of the distinctive characteristics of religious activities influenced by the diverse socioeconomic backgrounds of migrants.

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