Muslim community in Japan shaken by suspected arson attacks: ‘everyone is scared’

Muslim residents of Ebetsu, central Hokkaido, Japan, are living in fear after a series of suspected arson attacks targeted Pakistani-owned businesses and the local mosque. The incidents have damaged properties over three weeks, including a vehicle repair business and the Ebetsu Masjid mosque. Three fires have been reported, with the most recent occurring on February 15, when a fire broke out at the office and accommodation of a vehicle repair business, destroying a two-storey building. A fire also occurred at the mosque early on Saturday morning, badly burning the building and an adjoining structure. The mosque's chairman, Mohammed Imran, stated that the situation has become "very dangerous" for the community, which consists of around 700 Muslim residents. Police are investigating the incidents.

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