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Japan: Thousands Protest Mosque Construction, Muslim Burial Project Also Halted

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That the Japanese will not allow pro-jihad, pro-Sharia elements to take over their country in the name of diversity and political correctness is clearly evident from a wave of viral videos showing large crowds in Fujisawa taking to the streets to oppose a proposed mosque project which is expected to be one of the largest mosques in the area.

At the heart of the strong resistance that thousands of Japanese participating in these demonstrations have shown are multiple practical and socio-cultural implications, including traffic congestion during prayer times and potential noise disturbances. These are all valid concerns, as Muslims across the globe are often seen occupying roads, blocking traffic, and disrupting the daily lives of commuters while demanding their right to offer their prayers. This becomes an even bigger problem during Fridays and Eid. On top of that, Islamic prayers are broadcast several times a day through loudspeakers attached to mosques, which not only adds to noise pollution, but is also offensive for non-Muslims, as the call to prayer translates to “There is no god but Allah.” Residents have also questioned whether the proposed building’s architecture aligns with the character of the surrounding neighborhood, which is predominantly residential and reflective of traditional Japanese urban design.

The issue has also tapped into deeper anxieties about ethnic identity and demographic change. Japan has long been known for its relatively homogeneous society, and changes in population dynamics, particularly the gradual increase in the Muslim population, have prompted multiple debates. The Muslim population in Japan has grown in recent years, driven largely by immigration and international students, leading to the construction of more religious institutions, including mosques, across the country.

For residents of Fujisawa, the construction of this mosque signals a larger transformation they feel unprepared for, and an “act of provocation” to Japanese heritage. They have expressed concerns about preserving the area’s cultural fabric, drawing comparisons between the new structure and existing local religious sites, such as Shinto shrines, thus intensifying the opposition movement. The construction of the mosque is not the only Islam-related issue Japan is dealing with.

Japan has witnessed a contentious debate over the creation of burial grounds for Muslims in recent years, with strong opposition emerging from both political leaders and local communities. Cremation is the usual funeral practice here, which does not align with either Islam or Christianity. However, with the increasing Muslim population, there has been a growing demand for Islamic burial grounds. Locals and political leaders have resisted the idea of establishing dedicated cemeteries for Muslim immigrants, citing issues such as land scarcity, environmental impact, and cultural norms.

In Miyagi Prefecture, Governor Yoshihiro Murai explored plans to establish burial sites as part of efforts to attract foreign workers, particularly from Muslim-majority countries such as Indonesia. However, the proposal was abruptly withdrawn in September 2025 after unanimous opposition from local mayors, and later became a campaign issue ahead of the prefectural election.

The debate gained global attention after Mizuho Umemura, who opposed expanding burial options, made remarks during a parliamentary discussion. She argued that Japan’s customs should be respected and that Muslim foreigners could either be cremated or have their remains repatriated to their home countries at their own expense. Previous attempts to establish Muslim cemeteries in different parts of Japan have faced protests and online backlash, highlighting public opposition to pandering to Muslim migrants.

Again, that some Muslims have repeatedly proven incapable of coexisting with other cultures does not help their case in Japan much. Recently, videos featuring Muslims complaining about food in Japan have gone viral on social media, where they whine about the widespread use of pork or non-halal food. Japanese cuisine commonly uses pork-based ingredients, and even non-pork meals may contain alcohol-based seasonings such as mirin, or may not meet halal slaughter requirements. However, Muslims, even as visitors, often express resentment about a foreign country not complying with their religious requirements.

Japan is relatively more peaceful compared to present-day Europe, the U.S., or South Asia, and incidents such as bomb blasts, terror attacks, communal riots, or vehicles being driven into crowds are reported far less. The rise of Islam in Europe, which began with the intake of refugees and workers from Islamic nations, has not been a success story; instead, it stands as a warning to others.

Japan’s relatively lower population is already in decline due to a low birth rate. It would not take long for Islamic groups to overtake the nation demographically through their multiple marriages and dozens of children. Once this demographic shift occurs, it has been seen in other nations how Islamic groups pressure locals to restrict their cultural practices or to be apologetic about them.

So it is indeed in Japan’s interest to act early and carefully manage incoming external influences, so that its people do not end up feeling like outsiders in their own country.

Comments

  1. Good for the Japanese people standing up against islime and its progression against them.

    • In every nation where Islamic groups are allowed to ”colonize” at will, you’ll find that the Muslims do not assimilate with the culture of that nation but instead actually insist that their culture replace that of the country they migrate to. The original people are treated as slaves and made to feel ashamed of their own culture and to comply with the Muslims culture. That is how they seem to have conquered England, and maybe Denmark, the Netherlands and other countries also.

      • Thank you Feisty Grandma. Your comments are spot on . Americans, Europeans, etc. the world has to realize the threat that Islam poises to the entire Western world. Islamists tell us exactly what they are going to do to western civilization and they are doing it. Slaughtering any and all non Muslims if they do not convert to Islam a religion and a way of life, a political ideology and political system.

  2. These Demonic Beasts are taking over the world !! Every Country needs to get Tough and Demand they Go Back to where they Belong !!

    • I agree Maria, every country needs to wake up asap or else the Islamists/Muslims will out populate the native people, claim victimhood towards Muslims, than dominate the culture, land, communities, schools, healthcare, local government, state government, than federal government. They will become a large voting block with lots of money to bribe politicians, schools districts, universities, lawyers, doctors, big Pharma, big Agriculture, etc. Just look at Europe. Europe has submitted to Islam and look what has happened to that cultur.e, their communities, the rapes, violence, crime is rampant. EVERY Country needs to get TOUGH and DEMAND the invaders (Muslims/Islamists) GO BACK to where they Came from and BELONG.

    • Where is Fran V. comment??? written on 4-20-26. I aggress with Maria V. All Demonic Beasts need to go back to where they belong and from where they came from. Show that 4-20-26 reply.

      • “Fran Volpe says

        Apr 20, 2026 at 5:57 pm

        I agree Maria, every country needs to wake ”

        Sometimes, comments take a little while, especially if you are new to commenting.

  3. When it comes to resisting the world-wide onslaught of Islam, learn from Japan, from Korea, from China.

    • Those countries are wiser than our western countries, hugh, when it comes to islam. Burma should be included because they threw their Muslims out. I can’t cop China because that regime treats so many people appallingly not just Muslims.

      • Tim

        I condemn Beijing’s treatment of Tibetans, Mongols, Manchus, Cantonese and Hong Kong’ers. However, I refuse to extend that condemnation to the Uyghur or Hui (Han Chinese who are muslim)

  4. The Japanese and their government understand what’s at stake, in this.
    They look around the world and have seen what islam is and what it does.

    I lived in Japan, some years ago, and there are times I wish I’d stayed, but my heart lies with my own country…the USA.
    We’ve let the camel get its nose in the tent and now, it’s pushing its way in.
    We need to stop it and push it back out.
    Some would call me ‘islamophobic’.
    A ‘phobia’ is an unrealistic fear about something. Once you see what islam does, it is no longer an unrealistic fear.
    Remember, islamophobia is this…
    “Islamophobia: a word created by fascists, and used by cowards, to manipulate morons.”—Christopher Hitchens

  5. Such a stupid excuse, bringing in Islamic foreign workers to compensate for a declining population, when a new reality, AI, is absorbing jobs.

    The UK is now poorer than than the poorest US state. Welfare for immigrants is a strong factor as is general socialism.

    Gutless governments and selfish citizens are the core problem of population decline. Governments can provide non-fungible benefits for raising children and instigate programs equal to the “climate change” hysteria.

    If foreign workers can reproduce and flood a nation, so could the natives. They just don’t believe there is an existential threat to the nation and more important, children would cramp their activity with responsibility.

    It seems two generations have lost their religious beliefs without replacing them with anything equivalent. The ship of state is rudderless, moving with the waves.

    Ask any old person, a parent, what was the most valuable thing they did with their life now it is almost over and who loves them.

  6. How many Islamic Terrorist attacks have occurred in Japan in the last say 30 years? Correct me if I’m wrong ————->ZERO !

    Why can’t the West follow Japan’s culture attitude?

    • No terrorist attacks yet. Just some rape jihad and burnings of temples and shrines. That’s about it.

  9. Good for Japan. They should deport all Bangladeshi and other muslims in their country, and simply shut down all immigration from those countries. Figure out another way to restore their own population. Banning Western cultural influences would be a good start, along w/ reverting to Shinto and Buddhist practices

  10. Always Islamic foreign workers. You guys will not see Christian foreign workers from Africa, because of colour. Y’all including the West, deal with it. I only pity your children and children’s children.

  11. It wont help at all
    Once its allowed into a society- that society is finished.

    • Ah–another call for the ‘filthy Infidels’ to surrender to Islam. No thanks…

  12. Yes, good for Japan. Their culture is safe from Islam. Very few nations can say that. Very few nations have had the prescience and fortitude to ban the bastards. Would that America would follow Japan’s example in this matter.

  13. Japan: Thousands Protest Mosque Construction, Muslim Burial Project Also Halted
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    Good for the Japanese!

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