Muslim community in Japan shaken by suspected arson attacks: ‘everyone is scared’
South China Morning Post • 3/4/2026
Summary
Muslims in a small town in northern Japan are experiencing heightened fear due to several suspected arson attacks. These incidents have occurred after months of online agitation against the community regarding alleged construction violations. In just over two weeks, three fires have damaged Pakistani-owned businesses and the Ebetsu Masjid, a mosque in Ebetsu, central Hokkaido. This has prompted police investigations and increased anxiety among the city's approximately 700 Muslim residents.
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
46d
Age
1
Sources
from cluster
1099
Hours Since Seen
Final Score0/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusArchived
Recency Multiplier0% (0.5^1099/48)
Hero EligibleNo
Score is 0 because recency decay (0.5^1099/48 = 0.000000) reduced it below 0.5
Score BreakdownRisk 50
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (4/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 45 days - proven survivor
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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