The claim
日本では土葬すると死体遺棄で法律違反?
Original review summary
The review says Japanese law does not prohibit burial in the ground, but does prohibit burial outside a cemetery. It notes that burial is practiced in some cemetery areas approved by local authorities.[S1]
Additional context
The review cites the law’s definition of burial as placing a body in the ground and its rule that burial must take place in a cemetery. [S1]
The review also reports that Miyagi Governor Yoshihiro Murai withdrew a proposal to consider a burial ground allowing burial in September 2025; the issue drew attention during the prefectural election held on October 26, 2025. [S1]
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Sources and attribution
- [S1] 日本ファクトチェックセンター original review
Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026