Islamophobia in Japan: A Country at a Crossroads

In many ways, Japan is a country at a crossroads, both politically and socially, with multiple, contradictory elements at play. The country could easily regress back to the totalitarian Japan of the 1930s, where dissent is oppressed and political and religious beliefs not in conformity with the norm are not tolerated. Indeed, many elements in the political class seem bent on steering Japan in this direction. Conversely, Japan could potentially evolve into a multicultural society where diversity, if not embraced, is at least enjoyed. In many ways, Japan is already progressing down this route, and it is almost inevitable that the trend will continue. Otherwise, Japan could continue muddling on in its current state, unsure of the path it should take. It is within this current, unpredictable context that the question of Islamophobia in Japan must be examined. Japan is a country that prides itself on its homogeneity.

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Islamophobia Studies Journal. – 2021. – Vol. 6, № 2. – P. 167–181.