Muslim Population in Japan: Japan is a country where the Muslim population is increasing rapidly. Now a big uproar has arisen in Japan regarding the mosque. For your information, let us tell you that a controversy arose regarding the construction of a mosque in Japan, due to which many people started protesting. According to the information, this mosque is being built near a sacred Shinto temple in Fujisawa located in southern Tokyo. Residents of Fujisawa started a campaign on social media to stop the construction. For your information, let us tell you that a petition campaign was also launched, in which more than 32,000 people signed and 1 million yen was raised for the campaign. At the same time, let us also tell you that there is an uproar not only about the mosque but also about the Muslim community, construction of cemeteries and eating habits.
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Also, for your information, let us tell you that Muslims have been an important part of Japanese society for centuries. Japan's first mosque, the Kobe Mosque, was built in 1935. According to East Asia Forum, there are about 167 mosques across Japan. The Muslim population in the country has increased rapidly in the last decade; By the end of 2024, the Muslim population was approximately 420,000, which is about 0.3 percent of Japan's total population. Not only this, reports have revealed that surveys conducted between the 2000s and early 2010s had revealed negative attitudes of the Japanese public about Islam and Muslims. A 2011 survey found that more than 70 percent of people believed that Islam was neither progressive, nor tolerant, nor peaceful. But, despite these negative thoughts, the population of Muslims in Japan is increasing. Due to which the Muslim community is facing huge opposition. People of Muslim community are facing this opposition in Fujisawa, Japan.
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When and why did the opposition to mosques start?
For your information, let us tell you that this protest started in Japan when a plan to build a mosque in Fujisawa, Japan was announced at the end of 2025. Let us tell you that there were many protests against the government of Fujisawa city of Japan. The site chosen for the mosque is a quiet, rural area where foreigners generally do not visit. While the Islamic organization running the project fully complied with Japanese laws regarding land acquisition and construction permits, politicians and social media influencers, along with local residents, are expressing concerns about potential unrest and overcrowding.
While opposing the mosque, some people have linked the mosque to crime and called it a threat to the peaceful and harmonious environment of the community. The protests increased further after the news that the Islamic organization is also planning to build a cemetery near the mosque. Many people allege that the construction is going on beyond the prescribed limits and fear that the prayers will cause excessive noise and traffic jams.
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