High Security Prisons in Japan

We gained unprecedented filming access to two Japanese prisons to find out if accusations that the system is inhumane are true.
What we witnessed was staggering. Inmates must march to their worksites attached by a cord; they are not allowed to look the guards in the eye; outside of scheduled leisure hours, they must maintain absolute silence, unless they have obtained prior permission to speak.
The treatment of suspects in custody pushes many to confess to crimes which they did not commit, as was the case with one man who spent 46 years on death row. He was finally exonerated six years ago, but was left broken.
We try to explain why a country which operates on strict principles of balance and order might choose such a repressive system, and see if this may explain Japan having one of the lowest crime rates in the world.
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[@yanajones8498]

Giving a 10 minute dissertation on the rule of absolutely no talking on the train, while sitting on the train. SMH

[@kebabtank]

Interesting to see that none of the old people in prison were fat. They looked healthy and were kept active throughout the day.

[@charlessaint7926]

My Grandmother was Japanese. Even in her 90s she was thin and active. She adhered to a strict diet, mainly eating only Japanese foods she cooked herself. Fish and rice, chicken and vegetables mainly. Exercise by going outside frequently and doing work herself, plus lots of shopping. She loved to shop. Drinks on special occasions only and no smoking. Her days are also regulated by herself.

[@truegrit7697]

I was thinking the exact same thing!

[@lienbijs1205]

Some look overweight and the guard is overweight too.

[@GM-jv9jz]

They appear staunch and almost unemotional. I'd pass.

[@catladynikki2024]

I missed my Grandma two years ago. Grandma is awesome. I think of her good days.

[@user-lk2og7rb2o]

We have prisons for seniors here in America, we call them Nursing Homes.

[@johnsomn2148]

There are several federal prison with a high population of elderly inmates.

[@FYMASMD]

What a moronic statement. But hey, you’re American. That’s normal for you people.

[@Madness1337]

@@johnsomn2148 Yes but only because they got locked up for decades when they were younger and aged inside the prisons. The difference is here the seniors aren't going on crime sprees

[@user-lk2og7rb2o]

@@Madness1337 Read my statement again please, it was a tongue in cheek comment.

[@RERHouston]

Why are you talking on the train?

[@lindatohara6438]

I find it creepy all those humans and nobody can get to know each other? Sad !

[@SanSan-lb9iv]

Prison for the old is not the answer. Why is there an increase of crimes committed by old folks? The root cause of all these petty thief is neglect of the old from society. If your kids left you to work in cities, you got failing health issues, got no support. Old folks have mental health issues no matter how you choose to ignore it. If you are so poor that access to bare necessities is compromised. Will you steal or just die? Ask yourself this question first.

[@GodzHarleyGirlStudio]

And suicides are increasing.

[@Bod8998]

Those gloves need rules

[@shahwirashahwira9751]

Even when a police chase a criminal also will stop at traffic light when it is red and only start chasing back when d traffic light turn green-)

[@marykok7616]

They need this security detail for Europe, to stop the pickpockets

[@flowerpower3618]

I like that they have their own little rooms even if they are very small.

[@shubhamnagre6989]

Is this jake from "tokyo vice" wth.....😅😮

[@TheHappyKricket]

Yesss!!

[@flowerpower3618]

What the actual heck was up with that grow man in a babydoll outfit.

[@ValC-vn5vl]

I can’t say that I wouldn’t take advantage of jail if I’m older and poor.

[@g__o__l__d__6673]

respect

[@unicornhal]

A read the comments. I also feel a sadness for the elderly. It's a real shame when they would rather be in prison than on the outs. Then again being in prison gives you three meals a day, a bed to sleep on. ( In this case a futon.) I can't say anything about the healthcare that they get in prison but to me it's sad. A lot of those elderly are alone and they don't have anybody that will support them. Let that support be physicaly, mentally, emotionally, and financially it's sad. One thing I also feel sad about is we live in a very disposable world. Everything is disposable. One of them is family. The way I see it is Japan and other Asian culture have a very old presence or a culture that is leaned and can be traced back for centuries and/or decades. Japan and other Asian cultures learn at a very young age to respect your elders and that they can pass on knowledge in the family of what's right and wrong. Knowledge that the elderly has a purpose, and has a meaning to the family unit. We have not learned that in America. It's all disposable.

[@Sakja]

Yeh, but the reason many elderly die alone in apartments now is because many Japanese children no longer believe it to be necessary to look after their parents. This is why seniors commit crimes. They will be looked after in prison.

[@lakehikari]

Not really true. People are talking on the train all the time and I do with my friends. But not so loud. Also depending on where you focus in terms of rules. I live in the UK, if I want to build extension, I need a permission from the council which can be hassle but in Japan, you can do anything you like without permission. The only rule you have to keep is Kenpei ritsu ( Building area ratio )

[@steve_anderson]

Just further proof that it's a lie that cultural diversity makes a country stronger.

[@Sakja]

If the country is already diverse, people should work together instead of having all this hate.

[@MUFC1933]

1:40 No petting on the escalators

[@texmexia49]

Very sad

[@theresegbat309]

So sad, 😢

[@canada.589]

wow

[@truegrit7697]

These old "criminals" are just looking for 3 Hots and a Cot, and company of course.

[@user-uy5qe9yn9j]

They don't life they want outside prison no one take care of them They have to look after the,selves Very sad indeed

[@martinquinn9007]

Thats sad rhat rhe elder want to be locked up

[@ronica2623]

Just in Japan. People talking all the time on the train. More people drinking while walking. Very few eating while walking. Problem is you don’t want to cause no place to put your garbage

[@jckelsey]

They make a rule for everything✅

[@Mrs.TJTaylor]

Lovely! But these old people would be risking their lives here in the US.

[@_robustus_]

4:07 an elder Trans woman?

[@truegrit7697]

I admire the heck out of Asians - so many of them can kneel and squat easily. My knees would explode if I tried that. I wish we Americans were trained to squat and kneel from infancy.

[@flowerpower3618]

Because they stay very thin. No extra weight on their joints. Walking , simple foods , lots of vegetables.

[@_robustus_]

No heat…sounds like they want them to die before they can serve their sentence and be released.

[@susansempf5709]

Because these aren’t stupid and discrpotly

[@annamarielewis7078]

Criminals need less concern. They are criminals.

[@rogerthornton4068]

Wake up. There's more to life than being an idiot.

[@MrTommyboy68]

I would be very interested if they would go to a city that has a large US military presence nearby. I know from my time in Germany, US servicemembers embarrassed me on a daily basis, showing their inability to respect the culture and laws of a foreign country. One nice thing is the Polizei don't mess around. Just the uncouth attitudes shown by a large number of soldiers is dismaying.

[@user-td3yv6wb7y]

Power hungry narcs. Snitches. Childish. Im gonna tell on you. In u s a thems fighting words. Lol