What's Life Like Inside A Japanese Prison? | Witness | HD Japan Jail Crime Documentary

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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[@MrGreen-ci2mm]

Do you guys know how hard it is to film inside a Japanese prison ? the fact that this exists is extraordinary.

[@scratchd0g]

Ok.

[@AbdulAzeez-ts5fb]

Yeah

[@Dabby724]

it's absolutely not hard at all when money is offered to the prison to do said filming.

[@platonicbuu7454]

are you sure? most of the videos i can find all have the same footage lol @@Dabby724

[@MrGreen-ci2mm]

@@Dabby724 The japanese don't think that way. They value morality over $$$

[@danstvguy]

In California these prisoners would be model citizens.

[@yeeyeehaircut796]

because Japan actually tries to rehabilitate their prisoners in comparison to whatever madness american prisons are doing

[@idcyco3623]

​​@@yeeyeehaircut796American prisons emphasize causing conflict so as to generate Revenue. They want Law and Order to a degree so long as it's contained. The prison staff and wardens have no problem rattling cages so that inmates get violent and catch longer charges so as to squeeze every dime out of that inmate being housed. The environment for someone just trying to do their time it's difficult as someone is going to try at some point to test you. And you have to fight back, but if you're caught fighting back? You're punished by the system for doing it. Crooked doesn't even begin to explain it

[@newchapterbegins]

That’s just the general public, not prisoners.

[@bodyloverz30]

@@yeeyeehaircut796 Japan has a 99.9% conviction rate!

[@skooubydoo]

Not something to be proud of

[@Zargabaath]

"They learn to socialize by being forced to work" *Not allowed to talk*

[@HalifaxHercules]

Even countries with education systems comparable to Japan, such as Germany, Switzerland, Denmark, such as Finland, treat their inmates much better.

[@bbbbojangles2737]

Actions speak louder than words. If your work ethic is good, they know what kind of person you are. They pay attention to the details.

[@jbrown7063]

@@HalifaxHerculessure buddy, ill be so happy when European stop acting like they’re the model for the world. Y’all just stopped causing world wars.

[@mikemarkle1080]

GREAT for socializing 😐

[@ZenioDovgj]

@@HalifaxHercules ​ Is there any reason to treat prisoners better than free citizens? No. So tired when murderers in Scandinavian countries are better off than regular citizens.

[@PabloLaConecta]

Compared to prisons in a lot of countries, this doesn't seem that bad. It's strict and very regimented, but it's clean and safe and at least you are kept busy, and it's not hard labour.

[@pachma405]

But it is slave labour.

[@xynonners]

​@@pachma405who do you think is paying the rent for the prison

[@lucasevergarden6601]

​@pachma405 to have a safe and loving society a degree of cruelty and discipline is necessary. You will never have a good society when women like you require perfection so your fee fees aren't hurt. This is why men rule and women stay at home. This is why men vote and women shouldn't. You don't get that some things are necessary so you can walk down the street at night and not get graped.

[@user-cw5pw3ml9i]

@@pachma405and?

[@timiddrake]

It feels like hell for many Europeans who are used to still being treated well when on the inside. I would definitely prefer it to an American prison but not to most Western European ones.

[@psycl0ne1]

I never ever want to spend even a night in there. This is exactly how prison should be. But forcing innocent people to confess at all costs, is outrageous. Everyone deserves a fair trial.

[@KibuFox]

Prisoners on death row there, don't know until about an hour before they are to be executed, just when their death date is. Their family aren't told until AFTER the execution.

[@danielcurtis1434]

Other than Nordic countries, what prison would you not be scared of???

[@MichaelsGuns]

No. The prisoner doesn't know until that morning that today is the day they will die. Its a truly "live every day like its your last."@@KibuFox "In Japan, until the 1970s, the date of execution was announced to the condemned prisoner before the execution. However, because there were cases of death row inmates committing suicide before the execution, the method was changed to one or two hours before the execution to ensure the emotional stability of the inmate."

[@OmmerSyssel]

​@@KibuFoxso what? Did their murdered victims know they would have their life finished in terror and pain? Are you perhaps criminal as well?

[@0minous187]

@@danielcurtis1434 brazilian, mexican, north korea and chinese to name a few

[@Charleshudspeth]

Wow. The woman that takes care of the man that was on Death Row wrongly for over 40 years is a saint in my eyes. She doesn't have to do any of that. But as she said she wants him to feel human warmth. What a beautiful kind soul she is.

[@andreww9513]

Agreed! However, that dude was on death row for 40 years, 4 decades wrongly convicted.

[@Bkindrewined]

$821.00 is all that lady got for being put in prison for her daughter's death that she didn't do . That's a crime in self. 21 years. Don't go over there. They control your whole life. 💩On that

[@jessicayoung6395]

@@Bkindrewined820,000.00. But still, money can’t make up for lost time

[@eilenekellogg-ki2br]

What is sad the USA wants to go this route.

[@user-dr9qu7qt9o]

She received €750, 000 about $820,000 - at 34 minutes 34 seconds on the video @@Bkindrewined

[@khonichakre2334]

The cleanliness and order of the jail is impressive

[@madamlt5758]

45:24 reminds me of when Mrs. Puff gives SpongeBob the hall monitor hat and sash 😂

[@FieldMarshall3]

A big problem with the Japanese justice system is that you are basically assumed to be guilty if you are arrested. That the police would falsely arrest someone is unheard of to them. That's part of why they work so hard on forcing confessions. The conviction rate is almost 100% for a reason.

[@RisingRevengeance]

That and there are hardly any cold cases because they will close it and decide what happened. This whole thing about low crime is such a half truth.

[@Tovek]

@@RisingRevengeance Oh boy you think lol. Nothing is ever the whole truth but the fact is they DO have the lowest crime rate worldwide. And the difference is usually massive compared to other countries.

[@ciclon5682]

@@Tovek Japan has a lot more cold cases than many countries, sometimes the law system doesnt even try, you can even ask japanese people about it everyone knows it sucks over there but its too hard to change it now. It also doesnt help they want to keep a low crime rate illusion by marking a lot of clear murder cases as "suicides" Edit: cold case being use here not in the technical sense, japan officially has very little cold cases because as a commenter said above they usually reach a premature conclusion to mark a case as solved without proper investigation, as far as the mysteries themselves, they remain unsolved.

[@gonefishing5434]

The highest conviction rate in a "free society" Japan is a fascist state in the classical sense. The conviction rate is a huge determination for this status. They are not evil people, just a very disciplined society. Another good reason to buy Japanese products!

[@dondamon4669]

The British always get the right guy 😂

[@comicjohnladams]

I cannot imagine the guilt and grief the mother who lost her daughter must feel daily.

[@carolynnalvarez]

I know heartbreaking 💔

[@jandedick7519]

Loosing a child to a horrific fire then being convicted of murder. Unbelievable. That poor woman. Plus the older man that lost 48 years of his life for a crime he didn’t commit. Utterly heartbreaking for him.

[@teresatambiga8370]

She was exhausted and tired that time when she was under interrogation and ask to admit the crime of arson. And her nod of sleepiness was mistaken as her admission of wrong doing that caused the death of her daughter.. she was innocent.😔

[@teresatambiga8370]

But the positive & happy side of this documentary is, there are some elderly women who simply do petty crimes on purpose. When get caught shoplifting, that means they'll get 3 square meals in a day. They're 100% sure they get good nourishment inside the prison than being outside. 😊

[@dancarter482]

@@teresatambiga8370 If you take a second look at petty crims in the west they are the same - like the bad kid at school who got all the attention. Petty theives and druggies get to play the system for attention and the kind of resources that working folk have to pay for.

[@ukman9797]

Great documentary. Good production thank you.

[@LisaHack-hq3dv]

Dog not allowed ect

[@LisaHack-hq3dv]

Suicide not allowed

[@carolradovich7906]

I worked in an American prison. The American inmates would profit from the Japanese system. Learn to be organized and learn self control. And cleanliness. Most inmates in America come from disorganized, violent homes.

[@gjermund8053]

Thing is it would not work.. It works in japan because they are japanese..

[@shresh5156]

I almost teared up at the last part , considering the declining birth rates in Japan and given the fact these old people are deliberately committing crimes to receive care in their old age, they probably don't even have children or grand children to take care of them.

[@fareshajjar1208]

Very different from the dangerous and unsanitary prisons of the USA where diversity is our "strength."

[@nikethmars8683]

fr its so sad

[@elainelane1119]

Some children and or grands don't take care of their parents or grands..It's not guaranteed.

[@bullettunnel9512]

it is because of being under american ie ( israeli ) occupation that the birth rates have declined. same in europe. along with decades of propaganda of women to not have families or breed (unless with african men so to destroy that females bloodline) natives of occupied and oppressed nations always decline due to a subconcious desire to be free of their evil overlords. ( the sweJ )

[@darkage5]

Being cared for in your old age isn't a reason to have children nor should it be an expectation. People need to plan for their retirement and not live their lives at whim.

[@SpicyTurkey83]

Japanese discipline culture is truly remarkable. I had a Japanese roommate in college, and every day, no matter what time, his room was IMPECCABLE. Even on the weekends, he would awake at 5 AM, on the sharp. I NEVER had an opportunity to do the dishes because he would always beat me to it. It was almost eerie, and I even joked about him potentially being a serial killer. He ended up graduating with a 4.0 in biomedical engineering, but the most memorable moment with his was when I finally got him drunk. Even tipsy, he maintained the most respectful manners you could imagine. They are truly a different species of people

[@jasonwong7140]

In comparison, I had a black room mate in college, and now know what being in prison would be like

[@SpicyTurkey83]

@jasonwong7140 I don't really see the need for racism dude. I've known some pretty organized and disciplined black folks.

[@sky16678]

He is just joking bro😂.

[@nidhogg6344]

I would never trust someone like that. Too much discipline, too much manners, too much acting like a preprogramed robot, is a sign that person is hiding itself. Basically, you can never trust someone like that, he will never show his real self.

[@JorgeChavez-du5vm]

Lol it's not "discipline" it's REPRIMANDMENT.

[@y0shimoshi]

Great documentary! Amazing work

[@LisaHack-hq3dv]

Suicide not allowed

[@LisaHack-hq3dv]

Dog not allowed ect

[@marco83]

Truly eye opening. Thanks!

[@LisaHack-hq3dv]

India don't burn dead body not allowed

[@bakerkawesa]

The prison system is alright. But the judicial process is flawed. Forcing and relying almost entirely on confessions leads to an unnatural 100% conviction rate. I don't think there's much justice in that.

[@inlandindieP35]

Agreed.

[@brettbanta2100]

You're 100000% correct

[@thebassassin5507]

There’s like. 99% conviction rate there. That’s all you need to know about how corrupt it is.

[@Silfverr]

You mean as opposed to the flawless US system? LOLOLOL

[@simplylethul]

So, it's no different from the judicial system here in shit america.

[@JorgeChavez-du5vm]

Imagine being imprisoned for eight years just to be told you're innocent but you don't get released.

[@JacobButthole-nx1pd]

What makes the entire system broken and shit. Don’t worry Japan will not do anything

[@MewtwoStruckBack]

And there somehow haven't been a bunch of people offed over it.

[@dancollins2568]

I wonder how involved the Yakuza are with these obvious for profit prison in Japan.

[@skysetblue9578]

Sounds like US too!

[@Juke582]

Horrifying 😫

[@iqbaldildar16]

Excellent documentry👍👍

[@LisaHack-hq3dv]

Dog not allowed ect

[@anandhu02]

00:04 Inside a Japanese prison: disciplined, modern, and regulated 04:14 Solitary confinement and strict discipline in Japanese prisons 12:56 Prison life revolves around work and strict rules. 17:13 Life inside a Japanese prison and experiences of foreign inmates 25:44 Japanese prison system presents an ideal but controversial image. 29:08 Japanese prosecutors use intense questioning to extend custody and obtain confessions. 36:25 Life inside a Japanese prison, including solitary confinement and the trauma of death row inmates. 40:35 Japanese society thrives on rules and order 45:33 Old Japanese people prefer prison to solitude 50:15 Japanese prisons focus on rehabilitation and adapting to changing demogra

[@melaniejones7335]

I worked in Japan for years. I once left my wallet on a park bench as I was going to work. 10 hours later, I was returning home and my wallet was still on the bench with all money inside. A very safe country 😊

[@WildlifeWarrior-cr1kk]

Here in America they would take your wallet and the bench

[@takezomiyamoto1390]

I can guarantee you that there's not a single crime in North Korea either. They know what's coming if they get caught doing smth bad or illegal. A cruel example, but essentially very close to reality. Japan is not the land of safety. It's the land of social repression.

[@fullhealth8886]

@@WildlifeWarrior-cr1kk How do you think i got my bench?

[@WildlifeWarrior-cr1kk]

@@fullhealth8886 five finger discount

[@Fingers896]

​@@WildlifeWarrior-cr1kk😂😂😂

[@menoyuno8430]

Being innocent and thrown into prison is horrifying. Doesn’t matter the country, that’s the one thing everyone should agree must be prevented.

[@darkangel10001000]

Yes but would rather be there in a Japanese prison rather then a American one. Drugs violence, rape, basically the worst humanity can offer. This looks like there in the military.

[@heavensplayer]

@@darkangel10001000uhhhh they force and lie to get a guilty plea out of you and you’re trapped for 23 days mandatory without a lawyer.

[@darkangel10001000]

@@heavensplayer yes but American prison isnt objectively better. Like I said I'd take clean and violence free over what America has. OK you get to talk to a lawyer. What about the time that your not with them? I agree it's not good but still is the lesser of the two evils

[@salia2897]

@@darkangel10001000Us prisons are also inhumane. Things like extensive solitary confinement seems to be used in both systems. In Japan the rules seem to be much stricter, no individualism allowed at all, no talking for most of the day etc. in the states there is more violence between prisoners probably. I often find it interesting, where very different societies have similarities. The US is a very individualistic society, Japan is not. But both have this extreme disdain for criminals of any kind which shows in their prison system, how society treats former convicts and probably also the death penalty. USA and Japan are basically the only highly developed democracies, that still carry it out on a regular bases. Some others have it on the books in theory, some poorer countries like India still carry it out, some other rich countries that are not democracies carry it out. At the same time, the US has very high crime rates, Japan very low. So a harsh prison system is probably not what does it, but just the very homogeneous society, the quite old society, and the strict social rules. If you want to see more humane prison systems, you have to look to (western) European countries. Plain clothes inmates, open cells during the day individually decorated, etc. But of course in Japan a regular office job would already feel like prison for most Europeans.

[@CharlieBravo887]

@@salia2897 No individualism allowed? It's prision. Not pop-star, summer camp. It enforces discipline and order. Like darkangel said, prisons in the USA are filled with rape, mvrder, drugs, etc. People become WORSE in prison. Corruption reigns in US prisons. The whole forced confession thing is evil, but their system inside seems better and safer than ours in the USA.

[@tingtaugo5761]

Wow even their prison facility is clean, well maintained and prisoners are well managed and disciplined. Very organized.

[@godslionesswarrior1982]

Even though they made mistakes I'm getting a military vibe in their prison system. Honestly I'm impressed and have nothing but respect for the officers and inmates who do their part. I'm truly impressed here

[@duckymomdiary5388]

Totally agree 👍 👏

[@janejones5362]

Me too.

[@LisaHack-hq3dv]

​@@janejones5362Allah is one God God is Allah Allah has 99 names Allah is almighty

[@LisaHack-hq3dv]

​@@duckymomdiary5388fear Allah unseen

[@LisaHack-hq3dv]

Don't go to Euphrates River when gold get up

[@JoshJos-Shwa]

The actual prison seems extremely well kept. Although strict, it gives you a purpose as a prisoner to have a job immediately. It also doesn't seem like people are getting shanked or assaulted like they do in the US.

[@B4NDllKOOT_]

I already knew the inmate fatal drama wouldn’t exist in the Japanese Prison System. Unless ofc they were possessed by themselves

[@B1TCHPRELL9R]

At least it is not shown here, this is only 1 prison in whole of japan

[@darkhellmutt]

Chopsticks are natural shanks. In the hands of a ninja, no doubt they are lethal.

[@mendingwall3823]

I was thinking the same thing. In the US there is a lot of prison r**. Hard to do that in a Japanese prison system when you are marching in place with someone watching.

[@surlybob]

@@mendingwall3823 It's amazing hearing westerners call Japanese prisons "inhumane" when most westerners think it's just part of the punishment to get anally raped while in a US or UK prison.

[@mediahkm]

I am a Korean who served in the Korean military for two years. After watching this video, I thought I might have been in a Japanese prison rather than the Korean military. Almost everything is the same. Why can I sympathize with the prisoners’ testimony? When I thought about it, it was worse than a Japanese prison. I was treated harshly by my superiors, and my classmates around me were beaten.

[@rael5469]

I worked with a Korean guy who moved to the U.S. He had been in the Korean military. His story was similar to yours.

[@kevin1294]

Hey, if you dont mind me asking, how long is your service? I know that military conscription is mandatory in SK right? So how long is the service actually? And are you even getting paid for that service? And is it any way to avoid the conscription? Sorry if its to much too ask.

[@Triforcebro]

​@@kevin1294 From what I heard it's mandatory 2 years right after highschool. As for pay, I would assume so since they do have to buy stuff while serving. It's amazing for young minds to continue growing after highschool and I wish America implemented this.

[@kevin1294]

@@Triforcebro You mean America implement conscriptions? Didn’t you guys “technically” have militia? I mean armed citizens is the second amendment goals right?(Other than to protect themselves of course). Correct me if im wrong, but sorry im not American, im Indonesian.

[@RunninUpThatHillh]

America does have the militia, which is simply the citizenry.. who wants to train. We don't need mandatory military service. Its important to train independent of the State.

[@e.k.4203]

Very informative documentary. Very well done.

[@LisaHack-hq3dv]

Trade interest not allowed

[@LisaHack-hq3dv]

Suicide not allowed

[@user-mm8gf8tx6n]

I am now 65. In my opinion this just puts life in perspective

[@HubasaFamily254]

In Kenya if we had such a prison system, every citizen applies for a lifetime jail sentence 🤷🤷🤷🤷

[@cosworthTV]

Kenya dont like freedom?

[@johnwalker9670]

Uhuru or food....@@cosworthTV

[@HubasaFamily254]

@@cosworthTV it's a standard facility that's the point...

[@LaoWatsonSmith]

@@cosworthTVthey prefer food and shelter

[@kl9045]

That is quite sad 😔 😟

[@MsZeldasaga]

The prison itself seems fine, but how they get some people into prison due to forced confessions is insane. I heard in japan the law considers you guilty until proven innocent. If they can't prove your innocent then they force you to admit guilt. Absolutely wild.

[@Z_Victory_Z]

It's more than that. As someone who has been locked up there and has spent years since researching the system, the biggest reason for the high confession rate is what they call the "substitute jail system" and basically no chance for bail/bond. In theory, they can only hold you for slightly over three weeks without a formal charge after arrest, but this cycle can be refreshed every few weeks if the prosecutor/detective indicates that a "new crime" is being investigated. They can keep making up shit in perpetuity and you can be held without a formal charge, indefinitely, for years even. When I was in the police jail, there was a guy in the next cell who had been there in police lockup for 18 months without a single formal charge being brought against him. He was determined to not give in, but he's the extreme exception, not the rule. Since time in police jail is not credited when considering sentencing, and since you already know you've got a 99.9% chance of being found guilty, most people go ahead and "confess" just to get it over with. It's simply the economics of time, money and energy. The sooner you confess, the sooner you reach freedom. The longer you deny the charges, the longer you stay locked up. And if you're particularly stubborn, you can further enrage the prosecutor and he will almost certainly ask for the maximum sentence. Judges almost always concede to the prosecutor's demands. So, any Japanese defense attorney will beg you to kiss the prosecutor's ass, show contrition, beg for forgiveness, show humility, and do nothing to piss of the prosecutor. Even if it's unfair or untrue, it doesn't matter. Bend the knee and you may get out without getting charged, or, if you are charged, you will get out sooner with a lighter sentence and earlier onset of that sentence.

[@kylephillip6433]

Damn Z that is crazy and not fair at all

[@Buttercup697]

“I heard “ spread misinformation and disinformation. If you can’t site your sources don’t post it. 🙄

[@SimSimi.]

Just don't be a bum who won't get arrested. In Japan there are no BLM terrorists.

[@adammckay2647]

​@@Z_Victory_Zvery scary. Hopefully you are doing well

[@Rhen]

Cleanest effin prision ive ever seen. I was a correctional officer here in my state. The difference is staggering.

[@LastCommodore]

Very illuminating. I've been researching for a book on foreign prisoners in early-Showa Japan. This video answers many of my questions. Much appreciated.

[@LisaHack-hq3dv]

Dog not allowed ect

[@LisaHack-hq3dv]

Suicide not allowed

[@setsaimu]

As someone who was born and raised in Japan, the stuff about following the rules is not exaggerated at all. Like to the point where as a child, I was taught to walk behind (or inside) the white lines on the side of the road and not to even walk on it to allow cars to pass. And like an unwritten rule where if an elderly person got onto the bus or train, that I had to give up my seat. And to not sit in priority seating on busses and trains even if they were empty because of the chance of an old or disabled or pregnant person getting on. Even at red lights at very empty roads, one would not cross the road until the light was green even if there were no cars present. The Japanese follow the rules to a fault. It is very good and makes for a very disciplined society but does not create room for expression and forces people to be uniform

[@derrickcox7761]

A society dying from lack of purpose and initiative.

[@patriciarowe6685]

England used to be like that and now it has become a waste land of filth.

[@patriciarowe6685]

​@@derrickcox7761And the west is actually a nightmare of crime and death. It is the west that is on it's knees

[@spartan.falbion2761]

It's called correct civil conduct.

[@Louisiana1975]

Old people in America are entitled. They can find their own seat.

[@NoThankYouReally]

NGL if I was given a choice between this and an American prison, state or federal, I'd take this experience. I'd beg for this experience. Everyone normal person's fear of prison in the United States isn't what the prison does to you; it's what the prisoners do to you. In the name of human rights and frankly cowardice we allow predators to prey on the weak. It is an embarrassment. We have the right pre-incarceration system; they absolutely have the right post conviction system.

[@alexlabs4858]

It’s the entire prison system that will destroy you in the US. The police officers in the initial interaction, the court, the jail staff, the prisoners, and the administration. Literally every link in the chain is a complete failure and needs serious reform.

[@user-bc3zs2wn5z]

They literally said they tortured people to get confessions. You’re bullshitting yourself if you really think you’d prefer that over US prisons.

[@NoThankYouReally]

@@user-bc3zs2wn5z Did you catch the part about pre-incarceration vs post incarceration or nah?

[@user-bc3zs2wn5z]

@@NoThankYouReally what does that have to do with torturing confessions out of people?

[@jctai100]

I wouldn't call the pre-incarceration "right" maybe a little better.

[@rick3747]

A superb documentary.

[@zablonreuben]

This is so good documentary as it teaches us alot 😊👏

[@kimpparkhurst8771]

I was stationed in Misawa, Japan, in the 70's. I vividly remember the movie we had to watch regarding getting caught doing drugs and going to prison. If you got caught, the military had no power to get you out. The movie was pretty eye opening..

[@SMGJohn]

Yet US troops regularly rape children in Japan and never get punished, how weird

[@wesker74]

Can I find it somewhere?

[@gaselekrauss415]

I remember that. I was at Kadena Okinawa in 1976

[@khiem1939]

True, In the 1980s I did a debrief on a Marine incarcerated in a Japanese Prison for drug abuse for 5 years, he told me that those 5 years were WORSE than death!

[@sebwan]

"the military had no power to get you out" C'mon, you're American, just give them a healthy dose of "democracy" and that's it (sorry, could not resist)

[@lashlarue7924]

Honestly, it's pretty strict, but given the choice between a Japanese prison and an American prison (my own country), I think I would prefer the Japanese prison. It's clean, orderly, and not run by the criminals themselves. This was quite the impressive documentary. The closing statement made quite an impression!

[@Kevhoe]

Imagine being sickly or elderly though. That would be hell.

[@lashlarue7924]

@@Kevhoe It would be hell regardless, but I would rather have that level of discipline than have to worry about being shanked or dropping the soap!

[@97_Fredo]

bro trust me, if you're not japanese yourself you're gonna have a way harder time inside a japanese prison than an American.

[@hotsnow2]

@@lashlarue7924i definitely agree but i think not going to jail in the first place would be much better

[@broodybrod7802]

Yep that’s true! In America, when you’re sentenced, you get raped, stabbed, beat up, and have to deal with racism! But in Japan at least you can do your time in peace! There’s too much freedom in America… that’s why you have people in prison acting the way they do!

[@Jjangbunbun]

Keiko’s story is just mindblowingly heart breaking!!!

[@LisaHack-hq3dv]

Allah is one God God is Allah Allah has 99 names Allah is almighty

[@suckitgreenboiiiii1921]

​@@LisaHack-hq3dv tf you on about? What does that even mean for the comment's context?

[@LisaHack-hq3dv]

@@suckitgreenboiiiii1921 wife back door not allowed ect

[@LisaHack-hq3dv]

@@suckitgreenboiiiii1921 XXX not allowed

[@LisaHack-hq3dv]

@@suckitgreenboiiiii1921 drugs alcohol pork not allowed

[@akashaofthenile6077]

I find this strict, however, the insane lawlessness in the america's,,,suggests that there is a huge issue with law enforcement, somehow, we need to find the balance of both systems. Thank you for this documentary, it was very interesting

[@Proverbman]

The idea that Johnny Somali (Ramsey Khalid Ismael) will have to go through something like this makes this old person tear up....with joy

[@therealyoshicrazy7618]

I don't believe it. Perhaps he would get deported back to the US and serve a normal prison sentence in the American prison system.

[@BubbyBoy]

​@@therealyoshicrazy7618he's at the bare minimum going to be held in jail for 28 days for every crime he's charged with, consecutively, and there's already a second separate charge. That's on top of the interrogation and torture.

[@somalien9447]

That SOB is not from Somalia n is not somali but is an Ethiopian who just uses our name and gives us bad name 😢

[@vizisolutions]

​@therealyoshicrazy7618 He's an immigrant from Nigeria, not even American.

[@norihiro01]

@@vizisolutions Once they have an American passport, any immigrant from Africa is an American. And that's America's problem to deal with, isn't it.

[@betacross3675]

This is what a prison should be. A prison is a controlled environment. Not like the ones controlled by gangs and inside syndicates. Not like those with rooms for VIPs. Not like those inmates with electronics and gadgets.

[@MsPopeye65]

Exactly...blown away by how fit and healthy they all looked...and as for the elderly inmates?... there are far worse old people homes in existence in the west!...

[@Kaboomnz]

Considering how corrupt the judicial system is, how many of the prisoners do you believe are guilty?

[@I-serve-you-tea]

In Japan you are innocent until proven guilty. However, there is a 99.8% conviction rate. So, if arrested you will do time. Police are not that perfect. There are many in prison who did nothing to get there.

[@petem.3719]

@34rd-uv9nc They don't care about that. Prisoners are treated like their movie inspired and misinformed little minds tell them they should be treated. I understand how ignorant and misinformed people alternate betwren thinking prison is a gang operated dystopia and a semi-luxurious resort spa. What I don’t understand is how the same people who claim to value freedom so much that they'd gladly die for it will instantly denigrate someone else's loss of that freedom as being insufficient and insignificant punishment as soon as they learn that they got to watch TV for an hour, or were being fed better than dogs.

[@awakenotwoke1973]

It is controlled by a gang though. It's called 'The Governnent''.

[@megleague1130]

This is absolutely terrifying. 😳

[@zombieponcho]

The Danganronpa hat really caught me off guard, but when they said the police gave it to him it made me question if they just have a bunch of Monokuma hats for this situation or if someone on the force just casually had that hat that day. Kinda grim in retrospect.

[@LisaHack-hq3dv]

Suicide not allowed

[@thomasvanantwerp728]

I retired three years ago from one of the biggest state prison systems in the USA. All I can say after watching this documentary is WOW! The Japanese prison system is HEAVEN compared to what I witnessed on the job here.

[@gwennk4962]

Respect is on another level there. During and after the tsunami, they showed that even in times of disaster and destruction, they still maintained that care and respectability.

[@raminrouchi202]

Yes it looks great....even from a 1095s point of view....nobody is getting stabbed and it's quiet and people respect each other.....and I promise the food is better .

[@emmw7794]

Yeah no Kidding. America is a different breed. Japan is Homogenous and they have very little diversity or aggression towards authority or society. In America... we're all ready to fight and hate authority,

[@1Surinamer]

Its like comparing heaven and hell, and not only prison, but also your people and your violent culture.

[@knight1706]

@@1Surinamer All humans are violent.

[@EA-xp7hm]

It’s sad to think that this level of discipline would never work in western prisons because so many grow up with a lack of it

[@mexicanakuma]

Don’t forget the white guys in charged don’t care . It’s all about the money

[@CoDwithSwords]

It would work if prisons were mostly white.

[@NZLink]

they would soon learn. that's the thing when you don't have a choice

[@andrewfalconer8599]

Don't believe the propaganda that Japan is showing you. I'm sure they have plenty of drugs and fights there too. Japan is known to lie about their criminal justice system. For example, they have a high solve rate for crimes because they only investigate crimes that they know they can solve. They fudge the numbers.

[@btf1287]

are you kidding? corporal punishment works against all men white or black Russian criminals are notoriously brutal and they still fall in line, you think some privileged idiot from Chicago or LA sagging his pants would not?

[@lindalewis7559]

Excellent documentation 🎉

[@Boysndahood22]

As a detention officer myself I am very impressed by the way these inmates behave.

[@gasad01374]

thats what happens when force them to behave under threat of severe punishment, if a prisoner sneezed they would have been thrown in solitary and it would have been edited out of the video. it took them months to organize a simple walk through for this exact reason, they had to make sure every single prisoner seen in the film is perfectly behaved and in peak mental and physical health.

[@cubanenglish]

@@gasad01374 i dont think its exactly that way..at least you have been in one of those prison and can confirm it....i think its something cultural , in general Japan is a very organized and behaved country. Anyway i respect your opinion! ✌

[@gastondraco5906]

Because there are consequences you act up you get your ass handed to you 😂😂

[@flaminmongrel6955]

@@cubanenglish well behaved people don't end up in prison Japan has a history of not only extensive war crimes but gang related violence.

[@WhiteTrashTennessee]

Thry are behaved brcause they are only japanese there. Its the minoeities in then US that make things difficult

[@CysMix1]

How the hell is this inhumane. It's not at all. Don't go to another country and break their laws. You may not think it's fair but it doesn't matter in another country. We need more of this prison system in America

[@badazzbarbiePOV]

because we don’t even know if it’s true . does no one find it sketch thry csn only talk to two inmates ( the actual witnesses to everything ) with guards present only ?

[@Vangror]

For people who think this is inhumane, go watch the documentary on Antananarivo prison in Madagascar. Then you'll know what "inhumane" is

[@acebrandon3522]

Me like the Japanese way .... Make our Lil Bastards work and be respective to authority.

[@CysMix1]

@@badazzbarbiePOV lots of countries have strict control of their prison system. This is not unusual. The United States prison system is the unusual one

[@eastbayforever6970]

I don't think it's that bad the problem is you have a 98% chance of being convicted whether you did it or not & that's a problem.

[@dazerrazer3018]

brillian documentary

[@davidokinsky114]

Just got through the beginning part, but this reminds me of boot camp back in the late 90s.

[@SluggishPoineer]

"through work, inmates learn how to socialise" 30 seconds later "inmates are not allowed to talk to each other at work" 😂

[@wannabetrucker7475]

socializing is not talking, that's an american construct

[@JorgeLourenco000]

I'm a westerner but I'm getting sick of these western attitudes of questioning everything and everyone like our system is great. Our system is leading us to self destruction. I love how criminals always have an excuse, the problem is never the crime they committed.

[@DX-d]

America loves to spoil criminals, murderers, rapi💲ts, mole💲ters etc. They should learn from the Japanese. That’s how prisons should be, not an easy life free of responsibilities and filled with care, like the American prisons are.

[@UnwrittenSpade]

I’m with you man! I lived in Japan for years and it really puts into perspective how messed up we are. Don’t get me wrong I want democracy and freedom I served in the military because I believe in it. But the far left is ruining America, and I’m a dem on my card, but the left has completely changed what it once stood for and if we don’t fix this NOW it’s gonna be too late

[@KennyG-qh8jc]

it is fn amazing our societies are falling apart yet we think we are the best and most enlightened.

[@williamf4544]

So true

[@Prostinger93]

100%

[@SithMami]

Their prison system is absolutely INSANE. The way they forced a confession from the poor woman who had just lost her daughter to the fire....How backwards is this country?!

[@daniellepeters5557]

Don’t base your view on everyone on their system. The prison system in America is broken too but that doesn’t mean the whole country is backwards. Japan is actually very safe. The people are very respectful. Children can walk to the store alone and get back home safely without any fear unlike here in America. I agree that they seriously need to work on that system. I don’t like it. But I mean I’ve seen so much worse. You should watch worlds I can’t remember if it’s most dangerous or worst prisons but it’s horrible. The prisons there are clean at least and the prisoners are at least from the look of it not at risk from being killed from each other. They should be treated better and more like human and Japan can work on a lot of stuff just like we can, but trust me they are an amazing country. We also have to remember culture difference. They are raised to think differently. More… strict than Americans or British or Canadians. Japanese life for most is structured. In school and then work. But they have some awesome laws. Did you know in Japan there is a law where every month a woman is on her period she can take time off without consequence because they realize how painful cramps are? Most women don’t because there’s a serious work culture but they have that. Meanwhile my sister went to work with covid and almost passed out because she was terrified of being fired.

[@thesearcher9416]

This is traumatising to watch. They break them systematically and radically

[@XA1985]

I watched this doc about an American who served time in Japanese prison, he said everything was fine BUT the excessive rules will overwhelm you.

[@Mugwump7]

The bit about having to sit, posture perfect in your cell all day, never horizontal would be rough.

[@LuvBorderCollies]

When I was in Germany in 1991 there were numerous times I thought, the average American could not handle the level of regulation in Germany. Not dissing Germany its just a difference in culture at that time. Today after waves of immigrants, war and a pandemic I'd probably notice less difference. But the differences is what makes other countries/people interesting to me.

[@Zzzxx2]

@@LuvBorderCollies I mean most people don't want to be in any prison. If we're just talking about rules, most Americans would do fine in Japan. The language barrier is the biggest challenge. Of course a lot of Americans are obnoxious and foolish but a lot of Japanese people are like that too. You will find more commonalities than differences in my experience.

[@Bonita.Vampira_]

@@AA-id8ypI used to slouch a lot. Got rounded shoulders and doesn’t help that my boobs are big. HOWEVER with weight lifting it has helped my posture a lot! Head high, shoulders relaxed to my sides and people tell me I have good posture. I see them fix themselves after seeing me lol

[@LisaHack-hq3dv]

​@@AA-id8ypsuicide not allowed

[@jjharveyMI]

Even their convicts are more mannered than ours

[@cryptospacexxxit6281]

1 culture vs forcibly imported multiculti.

[@subaruamazon]

the convicts are more well mannered than our citizens. lol.

[@dbdb703]

One of the many benefits of living in an almost completely homogenous society.

[@gun3ro]

Did you see the video? They get punished in ridiculous ways if they are not mannered.

[@andyandyandy1212]

Mostly because their convicts are in there for something so small like stealing a candy bar. Ofcourse they will be well mannered lol

[@chickenwingsub8916]

the beat that starts playing at 3:25 has no reason to be as hard as it is

[@normhill1748]

AWESOME Thankyou.

[@DanielNistrean]

Holding someone in captivity till they confess is deeply imoral.

[@LisaHack-hq3dv]

Suicide not allowed

[@shadowfilm7980]

The forced confessions part is really bad. It’s like they want to do that no matter what in order to not lose face. To their superiors. So they force that person to admit it anyway. Horrible. Like that old man who spent 40+ years in prison and he was innocent. Same with that woman too. All so that someone can look good to their bosses. Not lose face. Horrendous.

[@nansmith8703]

Horrendous indeed. All about saving face at any cost.

[@leoniedejong9549]

That part was definitely something that shouldn't happen. Given the fuss, I think it falls under the heading of incidents, because if it happens dozens of times, you don't hear about it anymore. But it is a typical western approach to their system. Draw attention to something like that and then judge the system based on that. What many do not see is that the Japanese system ensures that people who live by the rules and think about their loved ones are protected from those who do not. Where in the West the criminal gets a second, third or fourth chance, and where the well-being of a criminal is important in the penal system. Japan considers society more important than the individual and the West can learn something from that.

[@OnafetsEnovap]

Honour before reason is the Japanese motto, it seems.

[@LisaHack-hq3dv]

​@@OnafetsEnovapsuicide not allowed

[@LisaHack-hq3dv]

​@@leoniedejong9549suicide not allowed

[@mikeberry2332]

Just ... fascinating

[@dianesimoes8943]

Neat,cleanliness and order is amazing. z

[@theultimaterental]

Johnny Somali is learning about the Japanese justice system first hand as we speak. He is being held right now to confess. If you want to see what happens to foreigners that are disrespectful in Japan, look up his story.

[@soulquesthealingmusic2307]

Johnny Somali is a real loser. Hope he gets time.

[@Bum-gh2zi]

Johnny Somali thinks he is in the US and can say and do what ever. Abought time US personnel wake up and realize they have to live by the rules and laws of the country they are in.

[@justmeowth9697]

So basically his under house arrest? Because that's not a prison, that is just a house only you are living under your stepdad's house rules.

[@theultimaterental]

@@justmeowth9697 If that’s how you were treated by your stepdad at home you should really report him.

[@Laviros_]

he's Johnny Wasabi now

[@jellytimb2485]

Most Japanese thing I ever heard “if you don’t follow the rules you don’t work” 😂

[@pegcity4eva]

Working is a privilege in all jails.

[@Kongo-Slade007]

Brings back memories of basic training in military, strict and rigid to the T ,everything should be unison and in uniform order ,anything out of place or someone does something wrong the whole platoon gets disciplined

[@BadgerDevil]

It may be harsh, but I much prefer Japanese prison to our prisons here in Canada. They are clean, none or almost no violence. They work 8 hour days, have meals, TV, and some recreational time. I don't agree with the way they force a confession out of some people. That is wrong. As for being locked away for years for something you didn't do is wrong, but it happens all over the world. Most of the prisoners are in jail because of something they did wrong. Punishment is needed. It's not a preschool.

[@lordeddardstark4471]

Looking at this prison system fills my heart to know the kind of disciplinary punishment that american dude who went around harassing japanese people in his live streams would be given

[@kevinsargent]

I had a client that was a Japanese lawyer. He told me the government has a nearly 100% conviction rate. That does not sound like a fair and just system to me.

[@chechnya]

I watched a documentary about that. That's because they don't charge or take things to trial without an airtight case. If it was iffy or the evidence was weak, circumstantial, then they won't proceed with charges.

[@ChaoticKrisis]

To expand on what the other person said, it makes prosecuters look bad if they don't have a 100% conviction rate, as a result, the vast majority won't even bother if they don't think it's an easy conviction. This inflates the conviction rate in comparison to the arrest rate. It's not the same as in western countries where nearly every arrest goes to court.

[@TheYoutubeUser69]

Germany has like 97% that really only shows that the system does its job beforehand and doesnt bother pestering people that are clearly innocent

[@Kabelomasingi]

it's the best system I've seen so far

[@45CaliberCure]

I don't like to coddle violent felons, but the day you trust a government to do anything without bias, in penal matters or otherwise, is the day that you abdicate your life responsibilities to those who value you less than speck of dirt on their collar. I've been contracted to the federal government for nearly 25 years. Some of the best people I've ever worked with are here, and a good number of them that I know and trust do not trust the government. When you have that going on, you should think twice about trusting an institution of any sort; And seriously, given the current situation (or that since Reagan was in office), who the hell can take politicians seriously? It's fucking Clown World these days. Seem to have skipped the initial post. Yes, that's very suspicious, regardless of the the postulations that they only go after airtight cases. They ALL become airtight when the State says so.

[@barrieracc7634]

26:15 the woman at the prison fair seems really disappointed that the prisoners have decent meals. Like she was expecting something much more punitive.

[@MiciousDawn]

As a single middle-aged woman living alone, it kind of felt like watching my life

[@shawngallagher6815]

😢

[@redgeallen8867]

The last ten minutes of this documentary are brutal. The woman talking about how much better her life is inside prison, and the man saying that he never had children were devastating.

[@KM-tk2ih]

It was a woman who said she never had children. They made the vices lower, so that they could not be recognized. It was the same woman’s prison, though. But yeah, that was so sad. When she put her finger in the baby’s hand, I lost it.

[@raminrouchi202]

Not having to worry about your basic needs is a big deal

[@baileydragon]

@@KM-tk2ih the gentle holding of the baby dolls fingers. bless her - it got me too

[@sandrabentley8111]

Many homeless do it here in the states too. Much better conditions in prison than on the streets.

[@codeninja100]

That last statement from the old lady broke me. She spent her whole life with no kids or grandkids to enjoy and chooses prison just to not be alone at the end of her life.

[@realangrykirk]

I was a Correction Officer for 32 years in MA. I would have loved to see some of the policies in Japanese prisons applied to our inmate population here. We are way too soft on scumbags in the Commonwealth.

[@MrJLee-ri3so]

It’s all about the rights of criminals in the US

[@draggy76]

@@MrJLee-ri3so That's funny you mention rights, We don't have rights in the US, we have privileges. that's why corruption spreads so quickly and easily and never gets looked into or taken care of.

[@whispersinthedark88]

Many criminals in the US would be better off long-term if our prisons were more like this, add skill leaning classes so they have a chance at a normal life outside...many things could be improved. The difference in numbers of prisoners should tell ppl just how "functional" our system is...

[@DaleMontdale-xd1mc]

Look at all these bootlickers.

[@RAPTOR948]

As someone in MA who has lived here all his life, I agree. These Democrat policies are too soft on criminals, and they hurt law-abiding citizens. We should adopt the Japanese way for a lot of our systems. Like how we should treat inmates by making them adhere strictly to disciplinary activities, strict wake and sleep schedules, march them through the halls, teach them skills to make them function if they are not staying for the rest of their lives and get out at a working age. Inmates should be made to feel punished for their actions, and not be given what would feel like a free ride at Club Med. No visitors unless they were well behaved, no gifts from the outside, they live a purely analog life without the modern wonders. We should adopt the legislative measures in how Japan treats transgenderism. Requiring castration, and legally prohibit transgenders from having custody of anyone under 20, but let's raise it to 30 since we can't trust transgenders to be honest with themselves. We should be more strict with inmates here! Let's adopt some of the things Japan does, and also expand the rights of the law-abiding citizen! Like open carry for law-abiding citizens!

[@Rico-xv9rd]

What the hell? Imprisoned for 12 months and announced innocent, not guilty?

[@shanitathornton6717]

These state prison compared to these Japanese prisoners/ prisons seem much more organized and calmer. State prison are so aggressive and dangerous.

[@godofmyworld77]

You know it gives me a smile knowing jonnie somali is there right now 😂...disgusting how he treated the Japanese people and well hes going to learn a lesson now 😂

[@brianlacroix822]

3 years of torture for tresspass and taunting the locals puts a smile on your face......I thought all the nazis fled to Argentina and Canada not Japan?

[@GK-yi4xv]

They would have been better off deporting him with a lifetime ban. He's going to make the lives of everyone inside a pain in the @ss.

[@bigbootyhunta]

@@GK-yi4xv l don't imagine Johnny Somali's bad behaviour will be tolerated in prison. Perhaps for the first time in his life he will understand that there are rules and that he has to follow them or face the consequences. Deporting him would have taught him nothing. We know that he committed his crime of going onto the building site because he recorded it on video- no false confession there then.

[@jessejames8900]

Johnny Salami

[@amandahayward]

I did smile to myself knowing that he's in one of those prisons 😂

[@florianluo8131]

This is such an excellent documentary. Meticulously resarched, no stock footage youtube bullshit, no sensationalist statements, amazed this is on here

[@Fangman123789]

Agreed! I started it thinking "I doubt Ill make it all the way through..." and then the time flew by as the videos high quality and intriguing nature sucked me in lol.

[@artistuk9590]

The video draws us in ways that stock footage generated and AI narrated ones can't. The AI made videos might have interesting archival film footage but there's no true relatable story. And they're pretty souless, to be honest. After seeing some, I've committed to only watching or following KZbin channels that have a real life human presenter. Or properly narrated by a real person. Sick of all the cold, empty AI vids on YT. Rubbish.

[@artistuk9590]

@@Fangman123789 This is what true investigative journalism looks like. Many sides are shown and we decide. Many countries today seem to have lost this style of reporting. Here in the UK 90% of media is non objective. Murdoch has truly messed us up.

[@iAnasazi]

Still stupid overdramatic music and tone in some scenes though.

[@clarissa8477]

@@artistuk9590I completely agree about AI narration, I hate it and immediately switch to a different video once I hear it. And stock photos/videos drive me nuts. It’s lazy, oftentimes very corny, and there are times when you can’t tell if it’s actually someone from the story or not. They don’t say “not an actual photo” or anything, so I don’t even know what I’m supposed to be looking at. KZbin pet peeves lol

[@Trokemaster3]

24:10 Didn't expect to hear the opening theme of Kamen Rider Ex-Aid in a Prison documentary.

[@julienlamberto9857]

“Learn to socialize” Also prison: “NO TALKING!”

[@SakuraSamael]

I can absolutely understand the desire to be locked up. My father was incapable of holding down a job, and as a result, he would be homeless for stretches of time. I live in a place with somewhat harsh winters, so around that time each year, he would intentionally turn himself into the police for unpaid child support so that he would have food and shelter. While I do not have respect for my father as human being, I do understand his mindset. It was a matter of survival and he was using the options available to keep going another year.

[@chriscarrol9373]

In Vancouver Canada the cost of a 1 bedroom apartment is $2737 CND. $2052 USD or $24624 USD a year just to have a roof over your head NO FOOD NO ELECTRICITY. I'm thinking robbing banks looking good these days. It's a win win. You either get the cash or 3 meals a day and a roof over your head for free. I won't but Scary thing is alot of people might decide that.

[@getmoneychill6462]

@@chriscarrol9373You’re moving like the father taking the easy way out.Banks don’t carry lots of money.So ask yourself is it worth it?Risking my freedom over a few thousands.

[@chriscarrol9373]

@@getmoneychill6462 The plan is to get caught use a note and get 1-2 years free room and board. In Vancouver it's a tempting offer. That's how bad it is here to buy or rent anything. Scary.

[@justanotherhappyhumanist8832]

I’ve met several homeless people who do that. It’s really sad. The problem is that they often have a lot of mental health problems and other issues that have been neglected by society, often stemming all the way back to childhood. And another issue is that, once inside, their mental health issues often further deteriorate, and they become institutionalised, so they go back, seeking that safe place. We can’t really fully judge another person until we’ve walked a mile in their shoes…for someone to be THAT desperate, I would propose that the problem doesn’t fully lie with them. It also lies with us, our unforgiving and harsh society. No one should be so desperate that they need to choose prison over freedom, just so they can have a decent meal and a roof over their heads. Especially not in a first world country. Of course, I also understand why you would feel bitterness and animosity towards your father, as well. He had a kid…and you probably feel that he was thinking about what was best for himself, rather than about how you felt. And I do believe that if people have kids, they owe it to those kids to be good parents, and to try and build a better life for them. So I get that you feel that he probably should have tried harder, and there are probably many other layers to this than you’re able to express in a KZbin comment. It’s just a very sad situation, overall, and it shouldn’t be happening. There should be more support systems out there. We waste government money in the most corrupt, nonsensical of ways, yet leave those most vulnerable and in need hanging out to dry. I hope that you and your father are able to talk about everything and heal one day. I know what it’s like to have a parent who was never there for you, myself, so I know that those wounds can never fully mend, but I hope that you’re able to get some sort of closure and healing.

[@PedricCuf]

Excellent comment. Judging by this comment section, people really fail to understand that judicial systems don't exist in some vacuum apart from society. What is criminal? Why is it criminal? What options exist to remove oneself from criminality? How much is based on best practices, and how much is based on emotions? How responsible do you hold the individual? It's a very complex problem with no clear-cut solution, and the basis of these issues is a holistic consequence of the society as a whole. Regular meals, productive work, clean living spaces, and a regimented schedule are genuinely beneficial for many people, and better than what is provided for them by society, because the society doesn't care about them until it's a matter of criminality. Imagine if something like that could be provided without the need for criminality, that people can check themselves in and out of. Stuff like that exists, but in the US it's done by non-profits or religious organizations, rather than by the state. @@justanotherhappyhumanist8832

[@mannycastle3011]

I've only watched 3 minutes, and this is EXACTLY what we need here and in euorpe. Period.. You are in prison, not at recess

[@petem.3719]

I hope you understand the punitive degree of order you crave for prisoners would be impossible in a society and culture without an existing degree of conformity, regimentation and hive mentality Westerners would never tolerate and cannot be imposed on them by force without major problems and costs you couldn't even imagine. And educate yourself about existing prison conditions In America, they suck and we have a high recidivism rate. In Europe, you'd call the conditions "recess" and they have a tiny recidivism rate. So choose one, retribution or public safety. Rarely can you have both.

[@I-serve-you-tea]

@@petem.3719 well said!

[@tropixi5336]

@@petem.3719 are you stupid? he said Europe not the us.

[@mickgordon5151]

My very thoughts 😊

[@anthonyrowland9072]

@@petem.3719 some people would rather have vengeance that results.

[@alonedavid3081]

baki casually talking with the prisoner boss like friends

[@USMC_LAterZ]

Being falsely accused of a crime vs I just want just justice. Harsh and scary reality.

[@LisaHack-hq3dv]

Suicide not allowed

[@J297WFD]

I’ve lived in Japan for 7 years I love it and feel safe. Advice…don’t break the law be polite and respectful

[@kestertroy]

But some idiot like Johnny Somali would just never listen

[@awakenotwoke1973]

@@ChrisSoCalm Isn't it funny how some people like the OP think psychopaths don't exist as long as there is a perception of 'order'.

[@J297WFD]

@@ChrisSoCalm nope

[@anthonyrowland9072]

you can feel safe in other countries too without the low key totalitarian vibe japan has.

[@RomeoMike22]

​@@Leontinussounds like you need to quit riding the dick of the Japanese justice system

[@fixpacifica]

Reminds me of military boot camp. I read a book about the Japanese justice system years ago, and while it may seem harsh to westerners, very few people in Japan go to prison. I've been to Japan multiple times and think it's a fantastic place to visit.

[@agp11001]

Fantastic place to visit, but if you're not used to the Japanese way and come from any moderately liberal country, it can be hell to live in.

[@gun3ro]

Well, one thing is for sure: Western entitlements and idiocracy does not work in Japan. I was living in Osaka and I saw foreigners getting arrested for dumb shit. Its starts in the airport. In fact, just two weeks ago I flew from Bangkok to Osaka and in the baggage claim I saw two foreigners getting arrested for bringing weed (legal in Thailand, you can buy it everywhere) into Japan. Happened right next to me. Apparently, these idiots forgot it in the pocket of their pants, which were inside their suitcase. I seriously believe they made a mistake, because the amount was just so less that it wouldn't even make any sense to smuggle or sell it. Police came and arrested them. The conviction rate in Japan is so god damn high, I am sure these guys are fucked and will probably spend years in prison.

[@ColonelSmurf]

prison is supposed to be hard, not the unruly crap in the US that has an extremely high recidivism rate because the liberals sare more worried about criminals and their comfort than them committing crimes.

[@alphacat4927]

lol This looked like the nicest Prison I have ever seen and that cry baby only got 11 months These people need to come do time in Texas, California, or New York and then talk about how hard prison life is. I couldn't stop laughing the whole time watching this.

[@germanshepard6336]

But here in the states we lock people up for profit while also creating repeat offenders.

[@andreaalbert6825]

Eu achei fantástica a disciplina e o trabalho na prisão. Os presos trabalham para a sociedade No Brasil a sociedade trabalha para pagar os presos vagabundos Seria ótimo ter prisões assim aqui

Hearing someone saying that being an inmate is better than living outside a jail tells me a lot of the values of a country

[@marks1638]

One of our guys got thrown into a Japanese prison during the 70's for an alleged rape of an underage schoolgirl. After he was arrested, he was made to stand in silence for hours until the required lights out. He slept on a futon on the floor. Ate meals in his cell while standing every day for about 25 days. They wanted him to confess, and he just refused to even talk to them. They didn't realize he had been raised by an abusive father. He'd endured far worse than their prison conditions. He said later it was peaceful and quiet. Pretty bad when you like prison better than your home. As long he obeyed the rules, the guards never laid a hand on him. Though one time at the beginning, he took a couple of strikes from a baton across the legs for talking when he wasn't allowed. Finally, after about three weeks the schoolgirl was found to be lying by the police during their investigation (and pressure from the US Embassy to do it right). She was in the habit of sneaking out to party and had met him at a bar (yes, she looked older but was only 15 years old.). Turns out he's never touched her, and the sexual charge ended up against a school mate (her lover) as she was underage. He was released and immediately got orders out of country (in the case the Police changed their minds.). They use psychological means of intimidation against suspects as well as cultural shaming to get confessions. That's why they have such a high conviction rate (99 percent). If you're not hit, physically abused, or threatened, then as far as they're concerned any statement you make is of your own free will (or your guilt). It doesn't work quite as well with foreigners as they feel no moral or cultural obligation to Japan.

[@patrickh3242]

Aha "One of our gys" Ein Schelm wer böses dabei denkt🤨

[@bethbarclay855]

What happened to the girl in the end?

[@atlebakke]

Underage? Japans age of consent has been 13 for an eternity unntil they changed it just this summer. Idk who to believe🧐

[@kenirainseeker539]

@@atlebakke That's the national age of consent, but most if not all areas within Japan have higher age of consent

[@marks1638]

@@atlebakke Not under the Status of Forces (SOF) agreement established in the 1950's (and continually upgraded/renegotiated since that time.) when Japan got full control of it's country again after the end of the Occupation. Under SOF agreements American Military Personnel follow an established age of 16 years old (and different for some countries). The American Military is a little more puritan about age of consent due to issues with accusations of rape, pedophilia, and other sexual crimes being charged within the military justice system (separate from the civilian system). Several other countries are similar and the SOFs are generally the same for age of consent. My father was an USAF Air Police from 1948 to 1966 and very familiar with those SOFs, including tours in Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Japan, and Korea during his many assignments (in those days less than six months to two years.). I also got to read his legal pamphlets and legal manuals from his tours of service. (made for some interesting reading.).

[@thestarseeker8196]

We really need to get back to a standard where things like breaking a promise are truly considered a real shame.

[@justinfowler5761]

Yes, what that man said was very powerful. We had customs like that in the West, but now it's lost to history. A man's word, a man's oath, used to be a very solemn thing.

[@Naamenrugnummerbekend]

Daarom beloof ik nooit iets, belofte maakt schuld

[@petem.3719]

Fat chance of that in an America where almost half the population worships a shameless pathological liar, grifter and notorious con man.

[@susanthejew6351]

yes and the orwellian hell begins free expression of one self is the greatist treasure that none should take away from you. Most governments have been based, practically, on the denial of the equal rights of men, as I have, in part, stated them; ours began, by affirming those rights. They said, some men are too ignorant, and vicious, to share in government. Possibly so, said we; and by your system, you would always keep them ignorant and vicious. We propose to give all a chance, and we expect the weak to grow stronger, the ignorant, wiser; and all better, and happier together. - lincoln all I ever see when people shove a camera into japanese people is a scared person with a fake smile which would explain the duicide rates

[@mattmatt6572]

This video makes Japan look like a nice place to live minus the old people walking around playing police

[@alh8764]

Control and discipline go hand in hand - something our own prison system, education system and society lacks

[@LisaHack-hq3dv]

Suicide not allowed

[@jonsnow5738]

I work in Healthcare in the Caribbean and these conditions are borderline luxurious to me

[@maburwanemokoena7117]

This deserves to be called a rehabilitation not a prison. If my country's prisoners were well behaved and mannered like these one's, they would be out on parole.

[@hotfuzz4416]

Did you not watch the other half of the video?

[@Whom1337]

I used to work with freshly released criminals from open prisons and we noticed over 30% recidivism rate over a 2 year period of monitoring, despite giving them accommodation, jobs, certifications and reintegration counselling. These were people that were already well behaved during their incarceration. You can use whatever methods you like, but some criminals just want to remain criminals. And this is the UK where even secure prisons are mostly very quiet.

[@Farcyde021]

@@hotfuzz4416 Their justice system is flawed. but show me any countries justice system where innocent people arent locked up by mistake.... Just my prefernce. If i had the choice to serve time in a US prison vs the one we just saw. i choose the one we just saw....lol

[@maburwanemokoena7117]

@@hotfuzz4416 I did, believe me they are not as terrible as South African prisoners.

[@Incidental104]

​@@Farcyde021 So let me clarify this: You believe that a grieving mother, who endured days of internationally recognised torture, pleading for forgiveness from her deceased daughter whom she couldn't save, and likely burdened by self-blame, constitutes a sufficient confession to be admissible in court. Not only admissible but also recognized as a confession by the court and considered grounds for conviction, all in the absence of any evidence of arson. Are you 10? Please, don't compare this to what we have in the EU, USA, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. We've dedicated centuries to building a justice system that strives for maximum fairness. When you say, "every system has its flaws," yes nut job, every system does, but the flaws in this system are so significant that even a 3 year old can see why its not fair, whereas Western systems strike a balance between a fair trial and securing convictions. I hope your small mind now comprehends why the statement you made is so dangerous and why the Japanese conviction system is comparable to North Korea. Fuck even Russia has a more fair justice system, let alone Western countries.

[@Mutlap]

I lived in Japan for two years, ensuring I never made a mistake.

[@alainportant6412]

In those countries it's not up to you if you're guilty or not. You're lucky I didn't know your address. I could have just sent you enough weed anonymously to put you on death row, or just really high depending on how busy the customs on were that day.

[@Silfverr]

@@alainportant6412 "In those countries"? Apart from your blatant xenophobia being on display you really are choosing to ignore the incredibly flawed systems in the US and Europe. "Those countries"? Pray, do tell, what would a racist like yourself consider to be 'those countries'?

[@knowledge4741]

@@alainportant6412 LOL it doesn't work like that.

[@qqb0t]

@@alainportant6412 bro thats not how it works at all lmao u watching to much tv

[@alainportant6412]

@@qqb0t That's exactly how it fucking works. Ask whoever is doing time for drugs in Singapore, you have no idea.

[@loganhogg6237]

" they get a break.... where they can even talk." Wow!

[@porscha6610]

The first guard seemed very nice and respectful

[@jamieohjamie]

It feels kind of weird to both not want people to commit crimes, and to have a festival to try to prove that prisoners are "treated well." That aside, I spent a month in Japan and never for a single moment did I feel unsafe, or that my belongings/luggage would be bothered. It's quite a nice country in that regard.

[@davionbradley2527]

Lived there for 3 years and miss it every day.

[@douglastakle8242]

Prison shouldn’t doesn’t have anything to do with punishment, even the in some of the nicest prisons in the Nordic countries prisoners feel that the restriction of freedom itself is very punishing. Criminals are the people with the worst ability to weigh consequences and think ahead, which is why death penalties and horrific punishments don’t put a dent in crime in poor countries. Prison is about keeping dangerous people away from society and for reforming the prisoners so they can reintegrate into a society. Harsh punishment systems like you see in America just end up with super high reoffending rates and huge expenses from the taxpayer, since not only are prisoners basically unemployed but extremely expensive to keep in prison.

[@mrscrappz1063]

You felt safe because of Japan's strict laws on immigration. They don't tolerate that "g@ngsta" culture that America embraces and when Japanese women try to bring blk men to Japan, they end up as single moms because the culture is too different for the men to adapt to seeing how etiquettecy is a big thing in Japan. Japan is literally a safe haven because of these things..

[@dancollins2568]

@@douglastakle8242 And the alternative to the end of your comment is even worse. Private, for-profit prisons. Slavery never ended. It was expanded to be more inclusive and based on socioeconomic factors rather than just skin color. In the Antebellum south. Slaves had to be housed, fed, and clothed. Now, with the invention of the modern wage slave, they still must slave away most of their lives for a pittance, but they have to pay for all of their needs as well. I suppose it offers more choice and opportunity, but it is still a form of modern day slavery. Prisons should operate at a loss, so that they only keep the really bad ones. After all, what's the point in punishing someone if you never give them a chance to try again?

[@stanlee-eq7lu]

Even looking at the cities in Japan, even the subways, are so amazingly clean. They really take pride in their country. I wish all American cities were that way.

[@hawkeyenextgen7117]

As remarkable as the Japanese prison system is, effective and orderly, the one criticism I have with it is how people are forced to confess crimes they didn't commit. But then again, there have been cases of such false confessions in the US as well.

[@eugenetswong]

Yeah, every country relies on confessions at least a little. I think that confessions should be illegal. Just bring them to jail, and ask a defense lawyer.

[@Homiloko2]

@@eugenetswong Agreed. Convictions should rely on hard proof, if you have to extract a confession you can't be sure what really happened.

[@mbahmarijan789]

Just like in Indonesia 😂

[@ogre706]

@@Homiloko2 Precisely this. Not even the person confessing can be completely sure what is true, and many innocent people are convinced of their guilt after being asked enough of the right questions. It seems strange, but such is human psychology, and no one can truly understand how this happens until it happens to them.

[@LemonRush7777]

​@@eugenetswongYou cannot be convicted solely on a confession in many countries, particularly on western ones. The japanese legal system is a very good example on why.

[@DarKEmxX]

Being arrested with a Monokuma cap on. Badass.

[@seekthtruth]

Why is that "hell" it looks very reformatory to me

[@chambersjc85]

The older gentleman who doesn’t speak, breaks my heart to pieces. He can never get his life back. God bless him 🙏🏽🤍

[@jamarrogers2985]

Yeah that was painful...they really broke that man...no telling what happened to him inside...and to see that he was a professional boxer. Smmfh

[@LisaHack-hq3dv]

​@@jamarrogers2985Allah is one God God is Allah Allah has 99 names Allah is almighty

[@LisaHack-hq3dv]

Trade interest not allowed

[@bernadettekavanagh9984]

And no compensation seems to be offered or apology given.

[@halfwaysleet]

​@@LisaHack-hq3dvAllah is not almighty I'm sorry to say.