“Pakistani mosque in Japan faces demolition after illegal construction row”, My Ind Maker, June 03, 2026
“A mosque built by members of Pakistan’s diaspora in Japan has landed in controversy after local authorities found that it was constructed without the required approvals. The mosque, located in Kawagoe city, was inaugurated in April in the presence of Pakistan’s Ambassador to Japan, Abdul Hameed. However, only weeks after the inauguration, questions were raised about its legality, forcing the Pakistani Embassy to issue a clarification. The structure is now facing the possibility of demolition, with local residents and authorities demanding action.
The issue came to light after Kawagoe City Hall confirmed that the mosque had been built in an area where construction is generally restricted under Japanese law. According to city authorities, the required permissions were never obtained before construction began.
In an official statement, Kawagoe City Hall said, “The building (mosque) was constructed in an urban development control area where construction is generally prohibited unless specific permissions are secured under the City Planning Act…….”
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