Law & Crime

Japan Train Molester Arrested After Climbing “Unclimbable” Fence

July 25, 2024
Law & Crime, News, Women

A groping incident on a Tokyo train involved an escape attempt, as a man scaled a two meter fence to evade authorities. Fortunately, police caught him a month later. Sadly, too many other molestation cases in Japan end in silence.

Shinjuku Restaurant Serves Kimchi – But Not to Korean or Chinese People

A restaurant in Tokyo's Shinjuku, near the heart of its Korea Town, proudly says it won't serve Korean or Chinese customers. Is that against Japanese law?

Japan’s Supreme Court Rules Forced Sterilizations Were Unconstitutional

Japan's Supreme Court says that the country's former eugenics law violated the country's Constitution, opening the door for compensation.

Japanese Police Encouraged Racial Profiling, Plaintiffs’ Evidence Shows

Plaintiffs in a racial profiling case in Japan have submitted damning evidence that the Aichi police made profiling foreigners a matter of policy.

New Scams Target Chinese Nationals Living In Japan

A disgusting new scam in Japan is explicitly targeting Chinese nationals. The threat? Pay up - or get deported.

Why Everyone in Japan Could Be Named Sato-san By 2531

In a future Japan where couples can't choose separate surnames, 2531 could be the era of the Sato-sans, one Japanese university claims.

Day Care Worker in Japan Arrested for Fourth Time on Child Porn Charges

The multiple arrests of a daycare worker on child sexual exploitation charges highlight Japan's challenges in protecting kids.

Japan Struggles with Soaring Incidence of Intoxicated Roadside Sleepers

Japanese authorities are stepping up road safety warnings. The reason? People sleeping on the streets after drinking.

Japan’s Technical Interns Could More Easily Switch Jobs Under New Proposal

Japan's technical interns, some of whom suffer horrible abuses from their employers, may soon find it easier to find a new job. Learn more about proposed legal changes - and the abuses technical interns currently face.

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