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Ashikaga

Sri Lankan Community

While the city lost 15% of its population in 30 years, the number of foreigners has increased to reach 5,000 that accounts for 3.4% of the city’s total population. Among various ethnic groups, the rising star is Sri Lankan. As the city is home to more than 100 temples, it has long-term relationship with Sri Lanka where 70% of population is Buddhist.