Japanese adult star, who was spotted in Lahore, converts to Islam

A former adult film star from Japan, Kae Asakura, has announced that she converted to Islam after visiting Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in 2024.

Asakura, who is also known online as Rae Lil Black, shared her journey of faith on TikTok and in an interview with Singaporean podcaster Dzar Ismail.

During her trip to Kuala Lumpur last August, Asakura wore a hijab as she wanted to visit mosques and meet Muslim locals. She was deeply moved by the kindness and warmth she received.

She said, "They were so, so nice to me. They welcomed me with open arms. So I was like, 'Okay, these people are so nice. Why don't I try to understand their culture?'"

Asakura shared her first experience of fasting during Ramzan with her followers online. She also posted videos of herself breaking her fast with her fans. However, some TikTok users accused her of not actually fasting and of only making content for attention. She firmly denied these claims.

"Well, I am fasting, first of all. I am taking care of my business, and I am putting my pure intention to Allah. So do not worry about me. Please focus on your life," she said in a video on 7 March.

On the podcast, Asakura was asked about claims that she was still involved in the adult film industry, as some people had pointed out that new videos featuring her were still being released online.

She explained that these videos were recorded a long time ago and that she does not have rights to them.

"Once I'm done [filming], they have the right to publish whenever, so some videos are still not published yet, from years ago," she said.

Speaking about the support she has received, she said, "I cried a little bit because people are so supportive, and they don't judge."

Despite her past, Asakura has received significant support from fellow Muslims. Many people have given her gifts, including dates, books, and a prayer mat from Mecca.

Earlier, Asakura had visited Lahore, Pakistan, where she sparked a major online debate by visiting the historic Badshahi Mosque. Videos and photos of her in a hijab, exploring one of Pakistan’s most iconic religious sites, went viral. Her presence at such a culturally and religiously significant place surprised many, leading to speculation about her possible interest in Islam.