As #Japan grapples with rising sentiment against Muslim immigrants, its #history tells a more complicated story.
In the early 1900s, Japan actively cultivated relationships with Muslims across Asia — part of a strategy to expand its influence and challenge Western powers.
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Emerging anti-immigration sentiment in Japan obscures a surprising history of strategic engagement with Islam
A false rumor started in the early 20th century that the Japanese emperor would convert to Islam. It helped Japan build alliances with Muslims across Asia.The Conversation
