Love and Faith in Japan: Three Stories of Japanese-Muslim Matrimony

Muhammet Ali Gerz and his wife, Takase-Gerz Yuri.

Ali prepares a kebab at his shop. Customers include hungry students and people stopping off for a bite to eat on their way home from work.

A sign marks the location of the shop’s prayer room.

Ali praying.

Khadija Mari talks about her religious views.

Mari (right) and Japan Halal Association President Remon Hitomi.

Chihiro and Jahangir at the Italian restaurant they run together.

Jahangir and Chihiro say they spend a lot of time talking.

The couple opened their Italian restaurant, Pran Pone, in 2012.