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How Many Foreigners in Japan Actually Commit Crimes?
Some online allege that foreigners in Japan commit more crimes than Japanese citizens. But what do the statistics say?
January 31, 2024
Some online allege that foreigners in Japan commit more crimes than Japanese citizens. But what do the statistics say?
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