Law & Crime

Why Japanese Women Traveling to Hawaii are Being Turned Away

An increasing number of Japanese women are finding it harder to enter the US and are getting turned back at the border. Learn why.

Japan Bans Cannabis Gummies After Multiple Hospitalizations

Japan's already strict marijuana laws just became stricter after some candies landed a bunch of people in the hospital.

“Sugar Baby Riri” – and Her Host – Face Jail Time for Fraud

A woman who made millions as a sugar baby in Japan is on trial for fraud - and so is the host club worker to whom she handed every last penny.

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.

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