Politics

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

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

A Japanese town is grappling with its identity following public outcry over plans for its inaugural mosque.

What is currently a grassy plot in Fujisawa, a relaxed seaside community situated approximately an hour

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