The mosque was originally built along with an adjoining school on May 12, 1938 by Bashkir and Tatar immigrants from Russia who had come to Japan after the October Revolution.

It was made under the direction of Abdurreshid Ibrahim, the first Imam of the mosque, and Abdülhay Kurban Ali.

Around 70 Turkish craftsmen performed the finishing details, and a considerable quantity of marble was imported from Turkey.

[4] The minbar and mihrab are both covered in white marble, a color that most known to represent purity in relation to God and pure light,[5] while the gold detailing on both of the functional ornaments allows the pieces to further stand out in the mosque.

[5] The connection between the use of light and color to an audience is known and utilized throughout the creation of mosques, as the architects try and incorporate enough of each to create an impact on the viewer of the building.