A series of fires at various temples and shrines across Japan has sparked panic. Of these, two incidents within two days of each other this week have caused even more concern. One of which is a 570-year-old Shinto temple. The temple was burnt to ashes. Claims, these fires have happened so often that it is not right to call it just a coincidence. Allegedly, the refugees are setting the fire.
It has been reported that on August 31, a major fire broke out in the main 'shopping arcade' just 700 meters away from the temple outside the 'Ise Jingu', one of the most important Shinto shrines in Japan. The next morning, a fire broke out at Seianji Temple in Sanyo-Onoda. The temple was completely destroyed. And in all cases the blame is on the refugees. However, the Japanese administration claims that there is no evidence that these fires are linked to the refugees. On the contrary, according to official statistics, the incidence of fire in temples and places of worship has decreased in the last decade. However, despite the administration's claim, many people are posting on Japanese social media blaming the refugees.
By the way, the main religion of Japan is Shinto. 80 percent of the country's residents follow this religion. Sensation is increasing around such a fire in that religious place of worship. At least nine more important shrines and temples in Japan have been destroyed by fire in the first five months of 2026, according to statistics. Claims, so many incidents can't be dismissed as a mere conclusion. Many argue that religious sites around the world are mysteriously catching fire. Which includes America. There has been a recent spate of church fires. All in all, the mystery is getting closer. Now let's see if any inquiry is ordered on this. But so far no evidence of conspiracy has been found in this fire.