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In Japan, Plan for Dedicated Muslim Cemetery in Hiji Faces Opposition from Locals

By Sophia Al-Mansoor

• Oct 8, 2026 • 5 min read

In Japan, Plan for Dedicated Muslim Cemetery in Hiji Faces Opposition from Locals

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Local Residents Claim That the Muslim Tradition of Burying a Body, as Opposed to Cremation, Poses a Threat to the Health of Local People as Contaminants Will Leech into the Soil as Well as Local Water Sources Used for Crop Irrigation and Drinking – a Stance Local Muslim Leaders Say Makes Absolutely No Sense.

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