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A Japanese town wrestles with identity after protests over its first mosque

BBC NewsMonday, July 27, 2026 at 10:08 PM

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A Japanese town wrestles with identity after protests over its first mosque
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As Japan increasingly relies on foreign workers, it is also grappling with how to integrate new cultures and religions.

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What happened

As Japan increasingly relies on foreign workers, it is also grappling with how to integrate new cultures and religions.

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This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today.

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  1. BBC News published: A Japanese town wrestles with identity after protests over its first mosque

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Economic impact

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