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Japan sees surge in anti-Muslim hate speech and discrimination

Japan is experiencing a significant rise in anti-Muslim sentiment, characterized by escalating hate speech and discrimination on social media. This has led to Muslims in Japan, a growing demographic of over 420,000, receiving abusive communications and fearing for their safety. Recent incidents include a false rumor about a mosque's call to prayer and suspicious fires at a mosque and a business in Hokkaido. AI

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Japan sees surge in anti-Muslim hate speech and discrimination

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Kyodo ·

    Why Japan’s intolerance towards Muslims is rapidly deepening

    Discrimination towards foreign residents in Japan has expanded from Koreans and Kurds to Muslims as their population is estimated to have nearly doubled in recent years, according to observers and community members. Misinformation and hate speech are spreading on Japanese social …