Law & Crime

Sexual Harassment Cases Rock Japan Self-Defense Ministry This Week

A series of sexual abuse scandals have rocked the Japan Self-Defense Forces. Now, a legal group is trying to discover how deep the issue goes.

Pokémon Cards in Japan Become Nationwide Theft Targets

With the price of Pokémon cards soaring, a string of crimes targeting the trading cards is making waves across Japan.

Japan: Immigrant Who Died in Custody Was Just “Seeking Attention”, Drops Charges

The notorious case of a Sri Lankan detainee's death in an immigration detention center hit a dead end as prosecutors dropped charges for a second time against officials in charge of the facility.

Teacher in Japan Loses Job For Bringing Coca Leaves To Class

A teacher thought they were educating their students - but a controversial "show and tell" left the school board apologizing on national TV.

In Japan, Carrying A Swiss Army Knife is a Criminal Offense

Many people carry Swiss Army knives with them without a second thought. But in Japan, the convenient tool got one man brought up on charges.

These Children of Japanese Immigrants Live Under Threat of Deportation

What happens to the children of immigrants to Japan who lose their immigration status? For most, it means living in constant fear. A look at karihomen, or conditional release status, in Japan.

Disgraced Japanese Car Dealership CEO Apologizes for “Blasphemy” of…Golf?

The CEO of Japan's BigMotor got very angry at a press conference - not about the massive fraud his company committed, but over...golf.

Lawyers Say World’s Oldest Death Row Inmate in Japan Was Framed

The person to ever sit the longest on death row - 55 years - is still alive in Japan. And attorneys say they can prove his innocence. We cover the evidence offered at a press conference by Hakamada Iwao's attorneys.

Osaka Man Mistakenly Jailed Twice for 40 Days, Cops Apologize

Police arrested an Osaka man on suspicion of making online threats. And then arrested him again. Turns out they had the wrong guy all along.

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