Why Japan Arrests Foreigners

[@PaolofromTOKYO]

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[@quietstormss]

I m wondering what would happen if a child walked out of a shop with a toy?

[@Sakura.さくら-c4k]

I hate foreigners.Never come to Japan.

[@magos_0083]

Make another one mayne 🤘🏽

[@jessesoto6150]

I'm curious arent you Japanese or ABJ?

[@jerryisblack]

What if someone gets checked by Police and left his residence card at home? I've read one incident that he was detained for a day (If I remember right) but well accommodated by the Police and the station.

[@MannyloAnimeSquad]

So in japan your guilty until proven guilty

[@w1z4rd9]

Mannylo Anime Squad Life Lessons Yep and the video title is for views too

[@Mogamishu]

You are*, not your*.

[@Zenmicro71]

No, you are guilty until you admit that you did it - show remorse, provide a written confession and pay compensation

[@DiscipleOfHeavyMeta1]

*You're

[@TheEnd-jt1db]

@@Mogamishu yuor rait. congratziouleitsions.

[@aderaidou]

1. Get Arrested. 2. Learn Japanese in Japanese Jail. 3. Write a book about your experience. 4. Profit.

[@wockyslush4859]

r/woooosh

[@aderaidou]

@@JakeANowhereMan it was a joke but look up Paul Chester Jerome Brickhill in your free time and get cultured.

[@bladerunner9590]

win win situation

[@vide0gameCaster]

@@JakeANowhereMan Are you new in life?

[@maryland7586]

isnt that how Mein Kamph was written

[@pondererofpointlessdreams5029]

"Are you going to confess?" "No, I'm innocent." "Sorry, I phrased that the wrong way. _When_ are you going to confess?"

[@KingReaperJ]

never... *_BECAUSE I'M INNOCENT DAMNIT!!!!_*

[@TheBambooooooooo]

@@KingReaperJ okay I'll ask after ten days

[@100cents5]

@@Deadman1070 I'm here after 23 days. Now, when will you confess?

[@guhhihhihhuhununununnjiji249]

Trinexx007 lol you can’t leave cause your in jail

[@randomfish2054]

Bruh ur face looks like the morning of Pyongyang

[@hugostiglitz6914]

A friend of mine got arrested in Tokyo. Foreigners are tolerated but not really welcome. He was totally innocent but not one of the nearly 200 Japanese present would make a witness statement. He was only cleared after the CCTV footage came to light. But by then he had spent 23 days (I think) in jail. The guilty Japanese person got totally away with it!

[@JohnSmith-pl2bk]

Same same in Thailand. The natives are not guilty of selling drugs. The foreigner is guilty of buying drugs.

[@jimadkins4772]

If you own a car like American Military personnel you will have a small y on the front of your license plate. Travelers beware

[@vmoses1979]

​@@JohnSmith-pl2bkNot smart to buy drugs in a foreign country.

[@JohnSmith-pl2bk]

@@vmoses1979 I never said it was smart... I just said that if given the chance the native police ALWAYS arrest the foreigner...

[@Youdontwantnonebyatch]

That’s ignorant all Japanese nationals are harshly punished for possessing any kind of drugs as well including stuff like hhc. Not just foreigners. And the ironic part is there’s loads of 3rd world net negative non contributing refugees like Kurds and other Islamists that are granted entry into Japan who openly commit crimes and cause constant societal disruption violently somehow those fcks are not arrested ? Also the criminal Nigerians and such. Why ? There’s a nefarious UN driven mass migration plot going on even in Japan and it must be stopped if we all want Japan to stay the Japan we all love

[@TheDrexxus]

"How long you been in here?" "26 years." "What are you in for?" "They thought I threw a gum wrapper on the street."

[@kakyoin9355]

“oh same”

[@icemike1]

Innocent people spend decades in here even executed

[@dr.trasher8271]

69 likes

[@icemike1]

@Yose Kojima some people in the United States did nothing

[@bloodangel4754]

Bruhhhhhhhh

[@yli5531]

This is crazy. Why would people pay a thousand dollars for a flight to japan, and shoplift a 1 dollar rice ball?

[@chiisuigintou]

myeah, that's like really crazy, I don't really get it.,. xD

[@chiisuigintou]

@Masked Oddity why travel to a nation at all, if you can only buy the flight tickets.,. Wouldn't that be a complete waste? Not to mention, you'd be dishonoring your own nation and giving you people a bad name.,.

[@chickennuggets1990]

bro rice is good I would do that

[@chickennuggets1990]

wait I thought you meant separately

[@deanmachine321]

Some people shoplift for the thrill, or because of addiction. Some famous celebrities have been caught shoplifting.

[@JamesLee해외주식]

That lawyer's English is so fluent. I give him mad props for his command of English conversation skill.

[@supergoku7864]

@@111-e7n2k bs

[@radiantred5669]

1 11 stop being so ignorant please 😒

[@dracokingofdragonmen]

Yet ironically he would likely not be able to translate "mad props" into Japanese.

[@jpcoronel8261]

A big possibility could be that he studied abroad (English speaking country) that is why his command of English language is so good.

[@teckhohng3870]

Good English.

[@peladeaubeyzon2045]

I lived in Japan for 3 years. Plenty of times I got stopped by police randomly, many times even undercover police. I remember one time, I was riding my japanese friend's bike around Osaka, when police stops me and starts searching my bags etc, seeing my ID and asking lots of questions. Then they asked me where the bike came from. I told them it was my friends' bike. They took me to the police station and detained me for an hour, still asking me where did I took the bike from. I didn't have a functioning phone number at the time so I could not call my friend so they told me they were going to follow me to my friends house to confirm this. The whole walk through the Shotengai (shopping street) was super awkward, and I was the center of attention for everyone as I was a foreigner followed closely by two police officers. We got to my friends house and they were extremely polite with her and apologizing time and time again to HER and not even a word to me. I love Japan tho but the justice system and how policemen go around at foreigners is something that annoys the fu** out of me. I never been to jail in Japan but two very close friends I made there spent months in jail for very simple and almost insignificant crimes, like the onigiri situation the lawyer describes. So, If you are a foreigner living in Japan or wanting to go to Japan be VERY careful how you behave and if you like doing drugs don't even think about having anything on you, specially in big cities like Osaka and Tokyo where there's a lot of undercover policemen.

[@ginger942]

How can you say "I love Japan" after such a treatment!

[@wetenschap123]

@@ginger942 If you follow their rules like the - Bikes are registered on your local ID - then dont use your friends bike because you could in your country. It doesnt work like that and if you do absolutely make sure that you can reach that friend at any time. I lived in Japan for a year in Osaka. I had no Police checking me at all, nothing. Just be aware of the local laws and dont do stupid shit. What may be acceptable in your country, might definitely not be allowed in Japan. Don't go drinking till drunk and misbehave, just go back to your place of stay. Don't be loud outside without reason. Don't be annoying to the locals. Japan is a great country as long as you follow their systems. I can 100% say I love Japan, the people are great, the food and areas are great. Just behave and act like the locals. However one important thing to mention is that yes the justice system in Japan is not without faults (at all), there are arrests dont have no warrant. I can't excuse that.

[@unknownrealms8452]

I think I have heard it somewhere that the Japanese don't want foreigners in their country so as to preserve their culture. Although many Japanese youtubers have shown their discontent towards the Japanese society through their KZbin channels

[@audiomac]

It simply annoys you? This was blatant racism and police brutality. This is astonishing!!!

[@sub-jec-tiv]

@@unknownrealms8452This is only going to get weirder, as the government, seeing population decline in Japan, has been trying to encourage foreigners to move to Japan (ones with money). I’ve been there 7 times since the 90s and the last time i went (many years between trip 6 and 7), i had older people looking at me with hatred occasionally. This never used to happen before. So, the government wants to heavily encourage tourism and wealthy foreigners living there, but locally, the culture will continue to find increasing numbers of foreigners upsetting.

[@MrPaulNimeno]

The police will have their hands full during the Olympics.

[@jeffdaman6969]

Yup. Not only that, the entire country surrounding all the different Olympic venues will have their hands full when it comes to foreigners

[@bugeye8749]

Lmfaoo. Foreigners are so vulgar esp in harmonious Japanese society

[@PT111111]

I didn't hear any major incident during the last soccer world cup and that event was probably just as big as the Olympics. However, I do expect some rowdy westerners regretting their Olympic visit next year.

[@richardwindsor974]

They have to get through the Rugby World Cup first :)

[@rainerlovesjapan9468]

For sure the police stations will be out of space for offenders during the Olympics😆

[@matteans8]

That lawyer’s saying a lot in English that most won’t say in Japanese… especially not on record. Good on him for helping share the real situation and reason behind the 99% conviction rate in Japan

[@guilhermebraga9773]

If conviction is already rare, it will cease to exist if they improve that system.

[@Realitygetreal]

the lawyer will get 23 days for being on KZbin

[@AtomicExtremophile]

True about the 99% conviction rate...but the actual crime rate is impressively low... overall I'd say the system works.

[@JosephKulik2016]

As an American, I've heard of MANY Americans who got into trouble with the Law in foreign countries, and it all comes down to one thing. Americans have a Superiority Complex because they are from "Exceptional" America, and they see the People of all foreign countries as being Culturally, and perhaps Racially Inferior to them. Americans seem to have this idea that their Rights as Americans are somehow "portable" and that they go with them everywhere in the World. Reality is, however, that you lose your American Rights as soon as you step over the border of America itself. An American need not go all the way to Japan to get Screwed Over by a Foreign Police Department. For 13 years, I lived in San Diego and I learned of dozens, perhaps hundreds of Americans who got into legal trouble by just crossing the Mexican border into Tijuana. Again, the cause is the Lack of Respect that Americans in general have for the laws and customs of other nations. Many Americans even take it for granted that their car insurance protects them against liability in Mexico, but that's not always true. This is why there are many kiosks and small offices in the border town of San Ysidro that specifically sell "Mexican Car Insurance". There are MANY Americans who have ended up in Tijuana jail simply because they couldn't show the Tijuana Cop proof of Mexican insurance during a traffic stop. A good book for any American to read before he travels abroad is "The Ugly American" (1958) by Lederer & Budick. It is an historical novel that documents what Social Pigs American Business People and Diplomats are seen to be when they visit foreign lands. Although it's just a novel, it was remarkably predictive of the mess that America got into later in Vietnam. In general, any American can even learn much today from that book about how important it is to be very informed and very respectful of the laws and customs of a foreign nation BEFORE you travel there. especially if you Do NOT have the money and the social power of Wall Street ot the US State Department behind you.

[@robertgiles9124]

@@JosephKulik2016 Odd how you single out the "Americans"as being the worst people who travel and break rules. I guess you must have been sleeping when a group of criminals came to the USA and flew Hi-Jacked planes into buildings. Yup...bad bad Americans. And let's just gloss over al the gangsters who come from Central America....oh wait are those "Americans" too? Thanks for the fair look into your view of Reality Pal. We won't even go into the millions of Illegals in the US. Bet you don't see too many in Sandy Ago. Japan probably has just as many....eh? LOL

[@LynxenX]

Long story short: Dont get arrested in Japan, especially if you're a foreigner. If you do get arrested, prepare to be found guilty even if you are definitely innocent.

[@sterotiago2891]

Yes thats what they did to Carlos Ghosn

[@doomzy8622]

Or mexico jail😅

[@G_de_Coligny]

@@sterotiago2891 sooooo much more complicated… they did that to Horie too (softbank).

[@noneofyourbusiness1998]

What if you're accused?

[@IMAXOFFICIALHD]

Xenophobia

[@NJPAS]

I recalled the case of Julian Adame, the American student held for more than 9 months . Well, I love Japan culture and tradition. My wife and I are about to buy a pretty house in urban area of Tokyo for semi-retirement but now I have to highly reconsider, we never do anything wrong in our entire life but their legal system is scary.

[@jant4741]

You will always be gaijin, second class citizen. ‘The nail that sticks out, gets hit’.

[@jant4741]

@@ginxxxxx . Deru kugi wa utareru. It’s an old saying & social warning in Japan. Puts responsibility back onto the individual. Serious racism there~.

[@chechennel4817]

@@ginxxxxx USA don't have it? Did you forget about American exceptionalism? It's the same thing with one difference - race is replaced by citizenship. I'd say, it's even worse because now one could say "trash" about any country as a whole.

[@jant4741]

@@ginxxxxx Japanese gf married American black, family disowned her. I Caucasian went to Japanese school, is major racism. Common saying, ‘wouldn’t understand unless Japanese.’ Used it frequently sarcastically. 👍

[@ochykysh]

@@jant4741 same in any country. Try Germany, Italy, France...even USA. If you got an accent or a non local sounding surname...

[@pgimacahilasadrianjude5699]

I have a feeling the lawyer was really just saying discreetly and carefully, "you are f***ed".

[@sleepingbackbone7581]

yes, that's the part in: "What makes it serious is not the crime itself, but the system." The system is scary serious.

[@donsknots6510]

He signed his name to a hrw letter about "Hostage Justice" soooo lol

[@jimlee3236]

@Kumari Sakura bruh it is not even that. if u havent done something but you were force to admit it

[@PasscodeAdvance]

@Kumari Sakura I kindly disagree with your point as good food does not excuse a terrifying system. Even as a joke it can be quite terrifying once you do think about it, anyways may you all have a great day

[@general_merten]

@@sleepingbackbone7581 but it works you saw that stats from the usa and japan. i mean 99% rate is insane but there is way less crime. Thats why people dont take ur phone when u forget it in a bar or something because even japanese people know they get arrested for nearly 23 days even if the say they did it and lose their honor job etc.

[@theamazingbiff]

I grew up in Tokyo with my abusive parents in the 80s and there was no way the whole apartment building didn't know what was going on. My father would terrorize me in the hallway in front of everyone's closed doors as I screamed and cried, and once he even did it in a city park. NOBODY ever stepped up, called the police, or even made so much as a noise complaint. It's reassuring to know, as I nurse my PTSD as an adult, that the police were ready and waiting to round up the real criminals who pilfered rice from convenience stores.

[@tikket10]

thats messed up. do you think that has improved nowadays?

[@catcat63527]

@@tikket10 nope. Getting thrashed by your parents in Asia is very acceptable a punishment. It's not considered a good thing, but there usually are not laws made against the same. In some schools, even teachers are allowed to beat you as a form of punishment.

[@deadgoldenheart9560]

Abuse is very common there, even within families no one will intervene not to "spoil" the family name

[@mittelego1098]

Holy shit

[@JustifyTheseHeathens]

Japan is a xenophobic archaic society that seems detrimental to the overall mental health of its citizens

[@bailey-k6b]

If you ARE arrested, NEVER, sign any papers they give you to sign (which will be in Japanese and you admitting you're guilty of things you don't even realize). DEMAND to be able to call your embassy. My Kiwi buddy was interrogated by more than 5 officers for 2 days, day and night, until they finally let him call his embassy, who immediately got him out. The one officer even forcefully tried to get my buddy sign papers, by bending his fingers and bruising them. DO NOT TRUST WHAT THEY TELL YOU.

[@wishinkansai]

Exactly! I've heard about something similar. If the cops want you to sign something...in almost all likelihood, it is a statement of confession to crimes they are charging you with. They will try their best to force you to sign, but resist as best as you can, especially if you know you are innocent. If you sign that statement, it will follow you around for the rest of your life.

[@agungkurniawan5880]

Wow, even in Japan the cops is still bastards.

[@BlackDorakyura]

I'm just amazed that people 'get' arrested. Never have I been in a situation that exposed myself, maybe reflect on your life?

[@bailey-k6b]

@@BlackDorakyura What's good for you to do for your life is not to judge others.

[@hfredydl]

This is great! As a lawyer it’s interesting to see the differences between the American and Japanese legal systems.

[@niteowl9733]

I lost my wallet when I was in Japan. I went to the police and they said maybe some one will turn it in by tomorrow. I was bummed. Checked it out, they said there is a wallet at the central location. I went and it was mine. The money and everything was there! I love Japan!

[@jellysquiddles3194]

This comment should have a lot more likes!

[@niteowl9733]

@@jellysquiddles3194 you would think.

[@wall4xxx]

I’m dountfounded lol is word haaaaaaa

[@SHRIIMPSUCKS]

wow that would never happen in America haha you'd probably get the wallet back but the money is probably gone

[@niteowl9733]

@@SHRIIMPSUCKS that's the problem with my country. Too many libtards enabling loosers to continue to be loosers. I wish American law was super strict against criminals. I hate thieves and thugs.

[@keesjanhoeksema9575]

Misleading title? Should be: “What happen’s if You face the law in Japan?” The title suggest that Japanese Police is rounding up foreigners

[@famichiki]

@GentlemenGhidorah Meanwhile, channels with interesting stuff that don't resort to clickbait remain unheard of. Like mine 😂

[@ToastyTastyPancakes]

@@famichiki Are you sure that isn't clickbait? I saw all caps in one of the titles.

[@famichiki]

@@ToastyTastyPancakes i SAw CaPs iN OnE oF THe TiTLeS

[@mytube2013]

It also says foreigners stays longer in detaining for small crime

[@famichiki]

@@mytube2013 Because in Japan the police can hold you for 23 days before letting you go.

[@wherestouya]

The lawyer’s accent is amazing considering how hard English usually is for Japanese people

[@3gaibishi]

Pretty sure that he studied in the states

[@wael8288]

@@3gaibishi Elaborate

[@cabu511]

@@wael8288 Most likely went to law school in the states, it's common for prodigious foreigners to come study at harvard, or other ivy league colleges.

[@3gaibishi]

@@wael8288 I’m just judging by his English man. I used to live in Japan, not too many people can speak English like this.

[@freedomfyter]

He probably trained in US Einstein!!

[@catherinerosa-baker2937]

Me too I just lost all thoughts of visiting Japan now you're detained whether you're guilty or innocent if you're a foreigner one guy does something illegal in the apartment in your both taken in and found guilty no thank you I will stay home and watch these wonderful KZbin episodes.

[@pixelfox1471]

If Logan Paul didn't get arrested in Japan I think I'm gonna be ok

[@mlu007]

What he did was absolutely despicable but not necessarily illegal.

[@knes167]

@@mlu007 "Despicable" is a bit of an overstatement. Dude was just doing Jackass TV show tier stuff and being inconsiderate. Same as always

[@stevengold]

Didn't he get banned from the country though?

[@MiG2880]

@@knes167 No, what he did was despicable. It's just that you have very low standards of behaviour. It's pretty obvious where you are from.

[@LolOkay141]

@@knes167 at least jackass made aware to everyone what they were doing, and wildboyz dove into the culture of different countries because they actually wanted to learn about foreign countries and cultures

[@Aeonoftherift]

It may have changed, but I went to Japan 4 years ago. I've never been arrested, I treated people equally nice and had some really nice experiences, let alone made some friends. HOWEVER. I did get a lift home by police escort from a special case. I was in the southern prefecture of Osaka and was heading home from Namba, after a day of shopping and I was about to board a train, when I saw a man twitching and body spazzing in quite a painful way. I kindly asked if he was alright in Japanese and when he looked at me, it instantly clicked that something was very wrong. I tried again to be sure and again, he was moving his lips (or trying to) and couldn't say a thing, but his eyes were telling me he needs help. So I went out and hit the emergency button that they had for medical emergencies. (which from what I remembered viewing, was the exact reason in his case.) Two engineers came and I explained in broken Japanese that there was a man who needed help. They went in and sure enough, tried the same thing I've done before to him. They too, saw a problem and got him help and had me remain behind. An officer came and asked me some questions, which thankfully I understood what he was asking and I answered in kind, explaining that I was using a translator to help answer since my Japanese is a bit poor. (It's not great, but enough to get me by.) He asked me where I was staying and since I missed the train and another wasn't leaving for another two to three hours and I said to him I was rather exhausted from a long day, gave me a lift back with no problems. I was told not to leave my room for the night, which I wasn't, I was very tired and went to bed the moment I got to my room. Next morning, I get a call from downstairs lobby that I have something for me. I get down there and there was a bouquet of flowers for me. Apparently, I saved that man's life, according to the note from his family. I honestly felt so happy I did the right thing, and I wish I could take the flowers back with me, but you know.. customs.. So I let the desk receptionist keep them for me.

[@6iancarloa]

wow, interesting story!! 👍

[@gdyo3367]

What happend to him? Seizure or what?

[@Aeonoftherift]

@@gdyo3367 I'm not really sure, the letter never mentioned it, but from what I could guess (I'm not a doctor) he was having a seizure or a stroke (or both). And it wasn't everyone else's fault, they are quite private folk, but I guess the 'mother hen' side of me saw something was wrong and couldn't leave him alone until I was certain he's alright. The fact that he couldn't answer me was proof something was immediately wrong.

[@palmsky1119]

@@Aeonoftherift Quite sad that no one else helped him.

[@simonriddick]

Good that you helped. I hate when people do nothing. I noticed a lady one time that didn't know how to use the air pump at the gas station. She had a problem and was shaking but she was very normal. Nobody wanted to assist her even though they could see she was having trouble. I went over and showed her how to fill her tires with air correctly. Of course not as serious as your story and a different country but still we have to help. I also saved a girl from most likely being beaten to death but that's another story.

[@Xentradi97]

The scariest thing about this is that Japan's conviction rate is 99%.

[@Xentradi97]

@@gregmacintyre3828 goddang...

[@drscopeify]

The thing is the interrogation is serious, a police officer who does not get a confession can get in to big trouble so they force it out at all costs. If you read more in to what goes down it often gets very psychical. Not many of the westerners who go to Japan are people that can handle physical abuse and not confess even if they are innocent so that 99.9% must be pretty damn accurate.

[@flyingsquid6062]

This is actually why the number in the beginning of the video regarding crime per capita is so low. If you’re arrested, yes you’re screwed, however people tend to avoid escalating it to that point because they’re aware of how bad the repercussions are.

[@julien5189]

*laugh in phoenix wright*

[@sourcreamonion7318]

You are victim of press and leftist who just critisize Japan.

[@bogdantripon3732]

I was thinking to plan a holiday in Japan but after this video I decided to go somewhere else. Thank you

[@NorthernSeaWitch]

​@NejBk did you miss the part where they can, and will, coerce a false confession?

[@wcg66]

That lawyer's English is excellent. I want his business card before I go to Japan.

[@nieceypiecey100]

Plus he is cute!

[@mooseeggzz]

I have it if you want it

[@someguyonthenet2146]

Handsome daddy.

[@xoxostargirlx]

@@mooseeggzz do you actually?

[@zerovikings5852]

He’s probably been born in the us. His grandparents immigrated during the war now since his country is safe he moved back to it. His english is obviously native not taught

[@RespectMyAuthoritaah]

I had a friend who was arrested for shoplifting at Disneyland in California. He had purchased a Disneyland baseball cap the year before. He wore that baseball cap back to Disneyland the next year. A store employee accused him of stealing the cap. Naturally, he no longer had the receipt. He was arrested and charged. The video footage cleared him, but now he has an arrest record. Oh, he was also banned from Disneyland for life although they later lifted that restriction. I was there when he burned the Disneyland baseball cap. Sounds a lot like Japanese justice.

[@nxcts20]

Sounds like american justice considering it was america lol

[@Hyoungje]

Sounds like California where they arrest someone for wearing a hat they bought, but let the drug dealers, gang bangers off.

[@RespectMyAuthoritaah]

@@Hyoungje Nailed it! LOL

[@Krypton853]

Sound's like the worse day of his life.

[@sleeps_alm08]

Bruh how shortsighted smh...

[@korlik2142]

Lived in Japan for 6 years. Once a guy from Brazil who worked with us was arrested because a woman said she was robbed in front of a hospital. The guy was at the hospital as his wife was giving birth. He got arrested because the woman said the offender was a foreigner. The police didn't care, he was a foreigner, and he got arrested. In the end, the woman admitted she was not robbed and was afraid to tell the family she lost money gambling, pointing to a foreigner to be more convincing. He got out after 3 months, but he lost his job and the birth of his son. And the woman, nothing, nothing, he tried to sue the woman, but it was not accepted because she was Japanese and "apologized."

[@Ronin-en6hm]

Woah, you have officially convinced me to never go to Japan

[@mitacestalia7532]

​@@Ronin-en6hm yeah, Japanese is good for visit but it's worse than my country for living

[@ICHIGOKARI]

Tell you a joke. Japanese apologized

[@pandaman1331]

​@@Ronin-en6hmGo to Japan as a tourist. But don't live there. There is a reason why the suicide rate is so high. Even many japanese people don't like living there. My japanese collegues said they never want to return there.

[@clive0494]

so this is the dark side of Japan, foreigners don`t have rights!

[@OfficerBarricade]

wow the Japanese lawyers English is so good and so smooth like i applaud that 👏🏻

[@phogetta1]

They arrested my friend who was a foreigner. He was locked up for 5 or 6 days. There was a fight in Tokyo that involved another foreigner who was eating at an establishment 5 stores down who was black as well. The only thing that saved him from further punishment was his restaurant receipt.

[@alejomakevids]

Just don't be black.

[@TheDramacist]

Pretty sure your friend was guilty. There's no such thing as 2 black guys in Japan

[@phogetta1]

@@TheDramacist ???

[@zerotodona1495]

@@phogetta1 it’s a joke

[@kurade1096]

LMAO black folks be like 😂

[@noodleruby]

This is interesting. I only had one interaction with Japanese police, a man (Japanese) was harassing me when I was on my way back to hotel from meeting friends. They intervened- scared the man away and walked with me to my hotel. ♡ so thankful for them.

[@SHRIIMPSUCKS]

oh damn good thing you got back safe

[@dannymcnamara2554]

I am glad it worked out well for you.🇨🇦👍

[@TheRetirednavy92]

stationed in Yokosuka 4 years as an MAA, had many police friends

[@klo4880]

@Trippie Nxouch ?

[@Taschip]

Sadly, sexual harassment towards women is super common in Japan. But I'm glad the police takes care of it

[@acevehe]

"I tell my clients to remain silent, there is no point in giving information to your opponent"...good lawyers exist all over the world

[@granand]

What is the point of that in Japan? Isn't the entire show about how remaining silent, and not confessing will lead you to years of jail ?

[@ivisyung3088]

not every country has Miranda Rights. so far, only the US does i think

[@acevehe]

Not knowing the laws of a foreign country, staying quiet until you speak to a lawyer who can advise on what to say is always the best thing to do and that applies even if you're in your own country.

[@crinolynneendymion8755]

@@ivisyung3088 You're right. Miranda was a US court case applicable in the US. You're wrong though, other countries have equivalent provisions deriving from actually made Law not some ad hoc court decision called Miranda.

[@PerfectionInMotion69]

That's why God invented fibbing

[@Songfugel]

Thank you for making such an amazingly detailed video about this with an expert! I will def. bookmark this for sharing later, since this is a point I have to go over with people so often, and it is quite frustrating and hard to explain just how horrible the justice system in Japan can be from a Westerner's point of view, and also why human right organizations are constantly admonishing Japan for especially this ( 5:03 人質司法　hostage justice/forced confession) practice

[@kevingaffney9689]

I had been living in Japan almost 20 years when I found a lost smart phone that had been left on a mail box. I took it to the local mini police station ("police box"). The first question he asked was "Did you steal it?" I was impressed- he hit both foreign stereotypes (criminals and stupid) in a mere 4 words. Makes one very reticent to do good by others.

[@dextew69]

White god worship noy strong in japan?

Maybe you should leave

@Drew G. Only if you compare the US to heaven.

[@donaldthompson6808]

@ i don't understand.

[@thepatriarchy819]

@Drew G. nah he was talking about the blatant racism in Japan and most of Asia.

[@ashar1380]

Whilst in Yokohama some years ago was needing to exchange foreign currency......was down to a few hundred yen.Could not find anywhere so headed to the police station and they informed me l needed to take a train ride to Tokyo.They saw my predicament and loaned me the cash to get there.Will never forget their kindness.They did not take any particulars,just my word.On my return journey l was grateful and of course returned the cash.A small act but something l've never forgotten.

[@maikutsukino4743]

That was a great story. Now THAT is the Japan I know. I have many stories of the people I met showing great kindness. Only one with the PD though and it's too long to tell here. I'll just say: Omachi Police Department- I SALUTE YOU. Remember your trip well and hold it close!

[@ashar1380]

I certainly will.......Thank you.

[@tweetyslife253]

Something like this happens to me and just recently I had to gather my thoughts to remember. So I was on holiday away from France to the Caribbean. While I was at a water park I saw this couple looking kind of helpless. I hesitate to ask them what's wrong being that I grew up to respect people's space so they looked at me and I decide to ask. They said that they overstayed their time and has no money and also ask where I'm from. I gave what I have to them, like everything I had on me because I wasn't alone. We chatted a long time and exchange numbers. 22 months later I got a letter, they sent me back the money and even lots more. So I uses the rest and buy gifts and sent it to them. Since then we are in touch and after the corona I invited them to share my family vacation but this time it 's here. I have so many experience like this, I don't know why but it happens that even on utube I met a few people that became my friend.

[@Osamoelle591]

tweety's life beautiful story!

[@tweetyslife253]

Thank you. Something things happens and we just don't know how it happens.

[@lostinhorizon8341]

Wow I'm impressed by your guest today. He's awesome

[@fridayimp7784]

Yeah he really does have a really good command of English compared to the vast majority

[@jameswest1507]

Agreed! He is great!

[@Kris-qt6lr]

@@fridayimp7784 Well there's no reason why the general population would need to have "a good command" of English.

[@Kris-qt6lr]

@YES excuse you, I'm commenting on @fridayimp's assertion that this fellow's English is better than that of "the vast majority." Well most Japanese wouldn't have a reason to speak it fluently.

[@rayc8948]

Great video. After living in Japan for several years, looks like I was lucky to have avoided being arrested ...

[@c2h6-e]

When I was in highschool, my friend and I went to Japan and were walking through Akihabara but got stopped by two cops as we were crossing the road asking for ID like a passport or something. Apparently they got a call because "trouble" and we fit the description? Thankfully I had my foreign student ID and they recognised "High School" and let us go but kept staring at us. Weirdest experience of my life and we still don't know what we did.

[@lilfiggy812]

Were you an exchange student?

[@baconwizard]

Lucky that you had your ID card with you, though it can be dangerous when brining vital ID to unknown places in case you lose them

[@jillmondt5398]

Those cops were creeping/ perving on you. You did nothing.

[@SUHABOUT]

What the f???

[@majorlaff8682]

What you did wrong was being foreign.

[@mrangusw.vanderbilt2123]

READ THIS: I got arrested in Japan in 2018. Went to Tower records in Shinjuku, Tower Records is set over 3 levels of a 9 story building, top floor books/magazines, mid level CD’s/records, lower level Electrics. There are cashiers on every level. I wanted to buy a disc-man & c.d. (yeah i'm old school) I picked a Beatles C.D. & took the escalator to go down to the next level to the electronics dept where the disc-mans were. Halfway down the escalator an undercover lady calls out “Shoplifter" & grabbed my arm, I laughed thinking she's made a mistake, I hadn't stolen anything. Well unfortunately I cannot speak Japanese and her English was poor. I tried to explained "No I am going to also get a disc-man and pay for it + the CD I had in my hand" (PLEASE KEEP IN MIND I HAD NOT AND DID NOT ATTEMPT TO LEAVE THE STORE OR GO ANYWHERE NEAR AN EXIT) I was simply riding the Escalator down to the next level of Tower Records tri-livel store (the same store). The security lady asked me to go into some room to check my backpack, I said no problem, my bag only has a jumper, bottle of water and my camera, once she see's that I would be let go, well once in the room the store manager came in & within another 3 minutes "7 police-men" arrived & also came into the room. I attempted to stand up from the chair I was sitting in to do the polite Japanese thing of bow and say Hello to the Police, that didn't go down so well, this young punk Cop pushed me backwards and I fell over the chair onto the ground. I was like WTF this is getting real, next thing the cops pinned me up to the wall, handcuffed me and then lead me out onto the street in front of hundreds of other shoppers, many taking cell phone photos of me, 7 dam cops leading me to the police car, we then drove with sirens on back to Shinjuku Police head-quarters. I am not a thief and have never been in trouble with the police. I had over $ 1,000 usd in my wallet as I wished to go shopping & buy gifts for my family & friends that day. I was trying to explain that I had not even attempted to exit the store although no one could speak English & they didn't care about what I was trying to say. I was put in a cell, I asked to speak to someone in English or to the U.S. embassy, they totally ignored me. After 2 hours I was taken to a room, finger and foot printed, photos taken & even mouth swabbed to check my DNA, they also photographed & scanned the soles of my Adidas shoes (I believe to see if such shoes have been used in a crime?) I was never told I had a choice of refusing the fingerprinting etc. (it all happened just like it does in the movies) Had to hold a signboard with my name, date & location on it - the same one i am sure murderers have held. Back in the cell for another 5 hours, they then asked me for my hotel details & took me back to my hotel room. Once inside my hotel room 1 police guy pulled out a video camera & recorded, they searched my whole room, under the bed, pulled my suitcase apart, inside my clothes, pockets, dirty laundry, literrally everywhere (I guess looking for stolen goods) and found nothing. I didn't have my passport on me so the cops also took my passport from my room. I was extremely embarrassing as they led me pass hotel staff and guests while I was still handcuffed. After that we returned to the police station. Finally at 3 am a policeman arrived who could speak English, we went to a room with another older Japanese Detective. I explained what had happened and he just shook his head and said sorry, he told me that even if a store is set over several floors & run / owned by the same company in japan it is custom & the law is you are required to pay for whatever you get from that floor before going to the stores next level/floor. Meaning even if you are buying multiple things you will get multiple bags & receipts for each item you have purchased. I learned the Japanese system is different to EVERY other country i have ever visited. (and I've been to 20 plus different countries) After another 30 minutes I was given a letter written in Japanese saying “The Tokyo Metropolitan Police apologise for falsely arresting you, you have not been charged with any offence and you are welcome to continue your holiday in Japan.” I was then asked to say something in Japanese 10 times, I have no idea what I was asked to say & was finally released. I was concerned the staff at my hotel would think I was a criminal so the policeman called my hotel spoke to the manager and told him I was falsely arrested and I was not in trouble. After that the same policeman who could speak English walked me out of the Police headquarters onto the street. He told me he was very worried with the Olympics coming up and that in the Shinjuku Police Station there were over 1,000 cops and only 8 could speak fluent English. Be careful in Japan. Link: picture of tower records shijuku tokyo www.reddit.com/r/vinyl/comments/akkgz8/got_to_visit_tower_records_while_in_tokyo_such_an/

[@antoniov1546]

Wow, what an experience, that must have been hard...

[@mrangusw.vanderbilt2123]

@@antoniov1546 Antonio, thanks man, it was concerning, no one to talk to, alone in the cell, not allowed to talk to my embassy, it was crazy i absolutely did not try to steal. Gotta be careful in japan.

[@mrangusw.vanderbilt2123]

In the U.S. if a department store is set over a few floors you can grab things from different sections and then pay for them all before exiting the building, rather than paying for each item before going to same stores next floor. I had no idea of the Japanese set up. Also I didn't try and conceal the C.D. it was in my hand. I asked the English speaking police man how he was feeling about the Olympics approaching and he told me he was already having anxiety about it & planning to quit the police force before the Olympics start.

[@leghunter9201]

Holy shit man, that must have sucked big time. They are a strict culture.

[@themafiaguru]

That sucks man. However, I'd like to mention that you weren't' complete faultless either. Your mistake was not doing research and project your culture onto theirs, knowing how crazy Japan is. Just saying "didn't know" can't fly very long. You can say that to a lot of things and one way or another will lead to crime.

[@ronderulijkummar7453]

He appears to be very educated and his command of the English language is impeccable. Such excellent manners. And he appears to be a kind and just gentleman. This is most informative. Thank you for sharing this Paolo.

[@r1devil81floridalife8]

Paolo great information! I just started watching "Day in a life" during my 3 days off and this video came into my to watch line up and the other videos are inspiring! My mother was a major legal official for the Air force while growing up I learned alot from her and I learned alot after watching this even more so! Please let your legal advisor thank you for such great advice! I'm definitely still visiting to see the sights, culture and more so speak with the people that are so amazing! Even though I'm a 6ft 5in or 1.956 meters at 240lbs/108.862kg might be much for japanese accommodations 😅. Best wishes Paolo and to your family! Hope to hear from you and to talk!

[@bryanreisser3537]

The title makes it sound like foreigners get arrested for being a foreigner lol....

[@ig3895]

If you watch the whole video , the dude says it's easier for a foreigner to get arrested and deported even for the pettiest crime . Duh .

[@ggregd]

Yeah, misleading clickbait title. Japan doesn't arrest people just for being foreigners. A more accurate title would be "What happens to foreigners who are arrested in Japan."

[@miros05]

@@ggregd and what are the views in that?

[@w1z4rd9]

I G Because statically foreigners doesn’t follow basic traditional laws

[@miros05]

@@w1z4rd9 Still they are not arresting foreigners just because , they are arresting those who commited some kind of crime , and there is nothing wrong with that

[@lodevijk]

That lawyer gives off a really professional vibe, you feel you can really trust him.

[@tobiaspowell4516]

lodevijk well they actually give a fuck about shit over there

[@Muhammad-qm3ig]

TiddyMilkNRosé a lawyer always fucking care my uncle is an enciromentalist lawyer who works in South Africa he cares Alot

[@JeromeProductions]

lodevijk yep

[@JeromeProductions]

SpAzSpAnIeL hmm

[@RonaldMcPaul]

Trust a lawyer 🤣🤣🤣

[@summer4137]

Finally, I've found the Japanese side to understanding Ace Attorney. No wonder the game is so ridiculous about arresting people and immediately declaring them guilty.

[@Sypaka]

In AA, each trial can only go for 3 days. No wonder, why Phoenix pulls all the shit out of his ass to get it done..

[@ericx6969]

Naw ace attorney exaggerates it even still regardless japan justice system is way worse and corrupted then fiction ACE attorney game for example the parent that gets child was like first come first server basis or something etc it really dumb

[@MavHunter20XX]

but isn't that what TV crime shows due? Accuse you from the beginning until you distract them with some kind of lead?

[@onurkarakas3471]

You haven't unterstand Ace Attorney at all. It plays in the US and not in Japan.

[@networknomad5600]

@@onurkarakas3471 Not like that matters, the Japanese have 0 understanding of the US judicial system, which is why they just insert their own Japanese judicial expectations into the game.

[@wilkowanders]

Thanks for sharing this, I watched this before we visited Japan and was good to know these details. I felt safe the entire time when I was in Japan and as I don't think, I think was less likely to get into issues with people in bars etc.

[@Edubbplate]

Very scary justice system, especially if you are innocent.

[@toruko-ishibravo2zulu679]

I've been paid to service USA county jail and state prison inmates. Feel free to think most people go there for singing too loud in church. What's scary are people who'll offend with a conviction that because they personally did not help make any particular law become legal they are excluded from respecting its enactment.

[@whitealliance9540]

@@toruko-ishibravo2zulu679 fix your last sentence. I have no idea what you are saying

[@TheChrisey]

@@whitealliance9540 He is saying that people think that those who didn't vote for a law shouln't be punished by it. It is scary when the justice system is corrupt. If you happen to be in the wrong place at the wrong time and they just have to find someone to sacrifice to the public. If they're not corrupt, and you don't do anything stupid, you'll be fine In other words, don't travel to Japan if you're a drunk fuck looking to fight other people or vandalize.

[@whitealliance9540]

@@TheChrisey i will wait for toruko to pay his wifi bill so i can hear his explanation out of his mouth. But thanks for trying to make sense of it for him.

[@indraksful]

@@whitealliance9540 been a while now.. where's toruko tho?

[@Caioshen]

Paolo: and if the... lawyer: 23 days

[@itcamefromabox]

So for foreigners it's sort of like: You are playing music too loud: right to jail, right away. Driving too fast: jail. Slow: jail. You undercook fish? Believe it or not, jail. lol

[@Florian-yg7le]

overcook chicken? Jail!

[@gavinsmith9871]

@@Florian-yg7le Undercook overcook

[@simpletitleholder]

Nothing to cook at all :jail

[@Bhuvan88233]

In Africa, you're a cook: Jail

[@wesxd5292]

@@Florian-yg7le *Gordon Ramsay has entered the chat*

[@Frank-n9j]

I have been stopped by the police in Japan several times. I am a third generation American Japanese. The officer popped out of nowhere and told my they are doing what I interpreted as a safety security check. He asked for my passport, but I only had my driver's license. I told him I was visiting Japan for a month. He then asked if I could empty out my pockets. It was no big deal, I knew I was not doing anything wrong and followed his orders. He was very polite and then apologized for the delay and I was on my way.

[@nanjarou103]

I knew of a foreigner(English teacher on a working visa in Japan) who was shopping at a 100yen shop. This shop had multiple floors in the same building and theft detectors on each escalator. I think he was supposed to have paid at the cashier per floor before descending to the next floor(which is actually rather rare as usually stores with multiple floors tend to have cashiers on the bottom floor near the exit). Anyways a beeper went off as he was holding goods from one floor and a staff caught him and called the cops. This part I cannot vouch for but he says he was just going to another floor to continue shopping - or if he was actually planning to shoplift - no idea. In any case I am sure he wasn't the only one and most people(Japanese) would simply be advised to pay at the cashier first. Perhaps of his combative attitude to the shop staff, they decided to call the police. There was no evidence other than his word of mouth supporting his intentions so he was arrested. Detained and for weeks no one knew where he was. A few weeks later he confessed and was let out. By that time his company hard terminated his contract, he was behind on the bills, he couldn't continue his employment so therefore his visa had no more guarantor and basically he was forced to leave the country over a simple mistake.

[@OutcastYBJ]

Oh naw I could never I would leave Japan immediately and tell no one to ever visit if your a foreigner because that’s insane in the U.S. if it nothing to serious like a shoplift or speeding they put u in a cell for one day and let u go sometimes they don’t even arrest they leave u with a warning I’m scared now because I don’t wanna accidentally do something illegal😭

[@firalia]

"No one knew where he was" wtf?? Do they not contact anyone?

[@nanjarou103]

@@firalia I think he was allowed to call a lawyer or something. Maybe someone knew something but the news wasn't spread. The end result was that no one knew what happened to him. I mean in all honesty, I don't remember anyone's phone number off the top of my head either...

[@Mogamishu]

You copies that story from the comments.

[@aoeu256]

Wow thats extreme, online I have had girls call the mods on me on various occasions, however, I was a bit at fault maybe? On twitcast when in the Japanese morning I went to this cute girl's room and I asked people to subscribe to my channel if they wanted to see America, her response was "foreigners not allowed here" (second time I was told that at twitcast). I said "sabetsu da w" ["thats discrimination lol"], and her and her listeners got mad and said "she is queen of this channel, she is free to associate with whoever she wants", and I called her Marie Antoinette and we aren't feudalism anymore, I'm recording you, before getting banned.

[@Ufowavecollective]

That lawyer speaks better English than most americans lol

[@DrTune]

Yeah would guess he studied in the US, no way your accent/language is going to be that smooth unless you've lived abroad, surely

[@Royal_Fortune]

I really really wish I could disagree with you but after people wrongfully correct me at my job about the most basic stuff CONSTANTLY I'm inclined to agree with you.

[@OrigamiMaster06]

I wouldn't say most Americans but, he is better than many.

[@NoName-ms8jb]

I’ve lived in America all my life and never met someone who doesn’t speak English.

[@Royal_Fortune]

@@NoName-ms8jb I... find that hard to believe. Do you stay in your house all-day everyday?

[@MixedMartialHelp]

I got arrested when I visited Japan! I was in Gas Panic, a club in Roppongi. Some other white guy hurt a girls foot with a cigarette. He fled right away but I had no idea what was even going on, I kept trying to get ice for her foot, but I was drunk and could only remember the word for water , there was a very confused bar man hahaha! When I realised I was no help I started to leave, when I was half way down the stairs I could see the bouncers already on their way for me, they took me by the arm and we walked down to see a whole host of police cars at the bottom! Everyone looked pissed off at me because they thought I'd hurt her. She was going absolutely ballistic by this point. They took me to the station and questioned me, it was a mad experience! It took hours and eventually they let me go as they realised it wasn't me. They gave me an umbrella and taxi money + train money, the taxi was already outside the station to take me to the subway. I didn't speak enough Japanese so I had one guy shouting at me in Japanese, a room full of cops just watching us and one guy politely translating everything to me. At the time I thought I was in some SERIOUS trouble!

[@lallyoisin]

You got a good story out of it!

[@hughquigley5337]

Oisin Lally I agree! That sounds incredibly scary and confusing, but I’m glad the misunderstanding was cleared up.

[@lallyoisin]

@@hughquigley5337 I'm trying to separate the propaganda here. Shit from shinola so to speak. Does this video reflect accurately on the Japanese justice system. You seemed to come out of it unscathed however blurry your recollection may have been. To me you looked like the perfect person to pin the crime on. Drunk, foreign and close by. You got off. Did lady defend you? Did they catch the culprit?

[@ugot3potted947]

@@lallyoisin 你會說普通話還是不說

[@lallyoisin]

@@ugot3potted947 thanks for clearing things up Isaac!!

[@haskar-by5pl]

Even though I live in Korea, which has a similar judicial system to Japan, this is quite a shocking story. There doesn't seem to be any similarity in this area. What is the reason for prohibiting the presence of lawyers during the investigation stage? And why is unlimited detention not socially controversial?

[@fernandesbrandon1]

I got arrested once with my friend for breaking a law I didn't know existed, (DOUBLE RIDING ON A BICYCLE JAPAN IS ILLEGAL), this was in rural Fukuoka, they thought we were illegals, so they called a lot of people from the ministry and what not. The end was non dramatic as I showed them my passport and ID. I waited at the small police station for a while, I spoke with the arresting officer about who I was and my art and what I work as, he was super into it, we communicated in images and pictures ! I think they were friendlier towards the end when everything was alright, the countryside people and police were quite welcoming even when they were doing their job. 10/10 Good experience, they didnt fine us, they did their job well, they understood and let us go! We were going to a coffee shop xD ! Now everytime I pass by that police house, I bow to them and they bow back :) I love Itoshima, Fukuoka so much

[@0zWiz]

I looked around and couldn't find my answer, so I'll just ask... Why can't you give someone a ride on your bike? 🤔

[@pavaniparadise2751]

wow.. I guess in Japan the arrested person will be in love with police in no time... Rest of the world... impossible.

[@fernandesbrandon1]

Tony Yang really don't know man, it's weird...maybe it's a safety issue ;0

[@fernandesbrandon1]

HardTrail Rider they are actually really calm and talk to you slowly unless you're a drug dealer

[@nishankkankas7195]

@@fernandesbrandon1 means they wont be good with me....

[@YakuiMeido]

"This is Yugo Ishibashi, A Japanese trial lawyer. Yugo would you like to tell us about yourself?" "Well my name Is Yugo Ishibashi, I'm Japanese, and I consider myself a Trial Lawyer." Alright then, keep your secrets.

[@Amalia_357]

😂😂😂

[@YakuiMeido]

@W0Y4K I see you Reuben.

[@vidard9863]

@Harris Witherden yeah, but that does make it very interesting that he only considers himself a trial lawyer he didn't actually say he was a trial lawyer.

[@grubbybum3614]

lol, if you get arrested in Japan, just punch the policeman or run away, they're such pussy cops ova ther.

[@Danae78]

Lolll that's freakin hilarious

[@sandybathwater8385]

Doing graffiti in a foreign country is just rude.

[@vickerfinal]

isnt just doing graffiti is rude? lol, We shouldnt have to say "In another country"

[@sandybathwater8385]

@@vickerfinal Yes, but sometimes it is appropriate to be rude in ones own country. A decent indicator of how cared for an area is. In some places it is tolerated and beautiful in its way; commissioned or not.

[@C4H10N4O2]

@@vickerfinal It's rude anywhere. Is it "one year in jail" rude ? I don't think so. Japan's legal system is terrible. I'd rather be arrested in China or some country is south America. At least my country would have a chance to fly me back home to be judged. Not that I'm some kind of outlaw, I'm a jurist. But I'm not taking a chance to be jailed for a paracetamol left in my bag or some stupid thing like that.

[@vickerfinal]

@@C4H10N4O2 Im not defending the punishment, just arguing the fact of having to say in a "foreign country". The whole punishment of what a country does for the rudeness is another story. And honestly, Japan see a lot of things as rude when most of the time its not. But graffiti is a universal rude thing. "UNLESS" its for actual art, and which case are exceptions, legally of course.

[@C4H10N4O2]

@@vickerfinal I was trying to respond to the original comment, I agree with you.

[@Krashevil]

7:44 "especially those sight seeing tourists..." *eyeroll* can't hide that contempt for the baka gaijin i love it

[@gentlestickman3680]

When I read the title, thought it was common for police to arrest foreigners for just looking suspicious or something. These are stuff that'll get you arrested in other places too. I guess the main difference is they consider you guilty until you are completely proven innocent. When the lawyer said "They often confess... Even when it's not true." felt that.

[@boots7859]

Yeah, this is a click-baity title for sure.

[@Currawong]

Depending on where you are, being a foreigner you might get stopped quite a bit. Riding a bicycle in the centre of Tokyo or another large city in the evening seems to be the most common story.

[@penpenguin7926]

This kind of kills my desire to visit Japan.... I love the culture and would love to go there and learn about it first-hand, but I don't want to go there just to have a chance that I happen to be in the wrong place at the wrong time and get locked up for God knows how long because I refuse to confess to a crime I didn't commit. That's not worth it at all imo.

[@68miporin]

You don't need to scary thing like that. I am a Japanese and lives where many foreigneres lives there. As long as you do the right thing and show the passport or ID to the cops, you gonna be fine. I used to work in Narita international Airport, and it dosesn't happen so many times. Trust me.

[@gibusspy5544]

@@68miporin The cops will literally maim you alive in public for the simplest blunder, especially if you're a foreigner.

[@quabledistocficklepo3597]

PemPenguin What a coward you are. Well, I don't think that anyone will lever die from boredom, because that is the kind of life you have chosen.

[@Bleofuse]

Mate you'll be fine as long as you don't commit any crime, your all good, I'd also love to visit Japan too.

[@Phanto5692]

I don't blame you for thinking that, I found it very disconcerting as well. But I also agree with 68miporin is correct that as long as you "do the right thing" and show you're willing to be cooperative, you should be all right.

[@coffeeserpent]

In a nutshell: "guilty until proven innocent"

[@DavidMedina-lu1wf]

Welcome to a foreign country, what do you think all the laws are just like in U.S.

[@boarderlandsmoderzz7992]

KILLING⚡HEROS it’s innocent until proven guilty here is the US guess you don’t live here lmao

[@alexbrown8900]

@@boarderlandsmoderzz7992 he was joking because of obvious reasons

[@bumfist88]

Boarderlands ModerZz guess you’ve never dealt with the law here as a minority. Here you’re guilt until proven innocent. Even though our country preaches innocent until proven guilty. For example, your angry gf lies to cops and says you hit her. You’re guilty and good luck proving your innocence.

[@boarderlandsmoderzz7992]

Mista Keez I am a minority respect goes a long way

[@linda1055]

Interesting - thanks for the content

[@lakraknjeprak2536]

best advice comes from japanese lawyer : you have the rights to remain silent. you don't want to give information to your opponent right?

[@InfernosReaper]

That's an important thing to remember. Some cops like to play nice and pretend like they're you're friend. It's important to remember they are not your friend.

[@kiwuoi_mousie1446]

@@InfernosReaper That's scary.😳

[@lynb2039]

that was very odd thing in the conversation

[@InfernosReaper]

@@lynb2039 Not really. When you're suspected of a crime, the cops are *not* your friends, even if you're innocent or think you are. With the wrong words, you could end up accidentally either contradicting yourself and coming off as suspicious, unwittingly confessing to something you didn't know was a crime, or both, especially when legal council isn't present. That's actually true of pretty much every country in the world. Some are just more straight forward about that than others.

[@YoutubeCensorsYou]

You guys are too inexperienced with crime documentaries if this is the first time you are learning about the purpose for Miranda rights.

[@alexschmidt443]

Imagine losing your Job because you're 1 month in Japanese Prison cause some Japanese guy thought you stole a Candy bar.

[@novadantes4850]

They'd need to get the candy bar to testify....

[@grm7237]

"thought" or any statement of uncertainty is not a reason for conviction in Japan. They need a very strong evidence until you're proven guilty and only then you can get be detained, so relax.

[@anamarievivero7774]

There’s so many reasons why people here or police officers are very strict about foreigner. This lawyer didn’t even said that but I WILL! There’s so many groups of foreign shoplifters here. A group of foreign burglars. Group of foreign car thieves. Group of foreign planting marijuana in their apartment!

[@anamarievivero7774]

GR Madrid Relax from what? What kind of advice you giving them???

[@grm7237]

@@anamarievivero7774 Chill!... your comprehension is dragging your emotions. What I am trying to say is if a local is accusing you of something without a strong proof, you wont be subjected for a long detention. And, I'm talking about his usage of the word "thought" and building anxiety. Yes, some locals may become sensitive and might misunderstood you of doing something but if you really didn't do anything wrong then stay calm. You'll never be detained longer than what this guy is imagining for just a mere "thought". That never happens here unless there is a strong evidence against you. Hope this helps!

[@MajinSayon]

Mr. Ishibashi is awesome. Thank you, Paolo, for making such an informative video.

[@themaskedamateurmagician1209]

i have never seen any japanese people speak english that fluently before

[@olcio5501]

Very useful information, thanks!

[@Waya420]

i thought this would be like telling us some weird or obscure laws that we would accidentally break without knowing it because they are not normal in other countries or something.

[@livinghoomanbean4803]

1. Don't shoplift, murder, or molest people. 2. Don't be Logan Paul. Follow the two rules above and you'll be fine.

[@Neal_21]

Just don't do anything stupid if you're in Japan

[@蓮90]

Yea thats clickbait for you

[@kannatheweeb8836]

Hello kanna.

[@fitnessabdul6811]

@@livinghoomanbean4803 I see your a man of culture

[@Name-lr8dz]

Confess even tho you're innocent. Ok japan is kinda scary

[@Kardinaalilintu]

Japan has always been kinda scary.

[@cman4740]

Have you seen the suicide rate and working hours? Of course, it's scary.

[@EARLYYY4215]

@@cman4740 its official i will only come to japan for vacation and not live there for the rest of my life

[@CorkScrewer]

it's a shithole

[@sanafizasana4351]

I think need to watch Indian judiciary it's like no low exists

[@ScorchedTB]

If a Japanese lawyer says that the detainment is outrageous, it IS outrageous.

[@Cabral_del_Norte]

Outrageous

[@sandhogssundays]

Exactly, the US system is a whole lot better?

[@rangergxi]

@@sandhogssundays You're comparing a crack addict to a meth addict. Both still have issues.

[@MrMcMind]

​@@sandhogssundays not really the us system is alot worse in different aspects. For example: Trial by jury is to some degree unfair and subjective (but a jury system also does have good aspects). The prison system is one of the worst in the world (privatisation resultet in an inhumane system that wants more criminals, rather then less)

[@romanbolga93]

I remember one guy in a video who was talking about how he was falsey accused, he tried to help a girl who was being harassed by an older creepy guy, he was forced to confess by the police and had to pay a fine.

[@vamosnippon]

Coming back to your video after Johnny Somali getting arrested in Osaka.

[@unseeninja83]

I like that the lawyer really emphasized that the biggest issue isn’t the crime it’s the system because big or small crimes are treated equally for most part it seems. That’s good to know

[@meineliebste]

As Yugo said, "Remain silent as there is no point in giving information to your opponent." Great tactic in any verbal conflict.

[@ChickenPermissionOG]

Except for when they beat a confession out

[@lordjor96]

When you are a lawyer, you will se cops geting theire info the the most savage ways. I'm not saying cops are bad, but until you are prove not guilty they will treat you worst then shit becuase they believe you (ex.) Rape that woman and rob that store. For many cops is frustrating that the law system befnefit the criminals and not the citizen. Again not saying that there a bad or this is a good thing, but its something must of us have too keep in mine

[@lordjor96]

^ Lamento mucho por no ser greengo -_-

[@yurijacoba]

@@lordjor96 muy bien dicho

[@valletas]

@@ChickenPermissionOG they cant really... They use psychological tricks to make you speak beating you will only make you not speak

[@bryanhernandez1675]

Omg Imagine the Karens coming to Japan 🇯🇵

[@boomerangfish3558]

they are the 1% who didn't confess

[@yondabigman4668]

Karens would interrogate the the police instead

[@sgsg9494]

Karens be living in a Japanese cell all their lives and having free meal 24/7

[@rarima79]

they will just detain them. no playing around. probably one of the reasons why crime is so low.

[@brunostiglitz7535]

They are too racist to even think about visiting japan

[@AnonZero0]

*Thank you--very informative.*

[@milkbag1]

Foreigner: *Gets arrested* Deadman Wonderland: *Allow me to introduce myself*

[@eyyy2271]

oh no

[@starstarr5849]

🤣🤣🤣🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️

[@angelloaguilar2722]

*angry wood pecker noises* 😂

[@dimitriskletsas4485]

Slit the throat of reason and reality...

[@rizzgod-wj6ty]

Still waiting fir next season but it won't be released i know

[@ijustlivehere15]

so when i feel guilty when leaving a convenience store without buying anything in Japan....im going straight to jail?

[@rajsaha7885]

No

[@iggyp2639]

yes

[@lifeless.sandwich]

Does Pink Guy felt the hostage justice? Can't imagine him in a police station saying nYeeaAAaaaZ

[@nicholasluigi]

Just buy something even if you don’t want it, could be a snack, just eat it out front.

[@ggg-rn4el]

This video doesn't say one important thing. Japan's prosecution rate is 37%, so 63% being released after arrest. Certainly there is a problem of detention time, but the guilty rate of 99% is created because the prosecution rate is low.

[@NickKostalas]

This was a helpful video, but I think it would benefit greatly from some advice on how not to mistakenly break the law, for example by doing something that's legal elsewhere. I don't think anyone's confused about the legality of shoplifting, fighting, or graffiti.

[@rickjohnson1266]

They system is RIGGED to not allow the prosecution to lose face. Losing face i Japan is very bad. The judges will not allow a prosecutor to look bad, not matter how wrong their charges may be and how innocent someone is. If the prosecution cannot proves someone guilty, they deserve to look stupid, but the Japanese culture will not allow that .

[@selderane]

Paolo: "Japan is soooo much safer than America. Look at these crime rates!" Also Paolo: "If the police detain you, they'll basically hold you until you confess."

[@roseforeuropa]

That's maybe one of the reasons why crime is so low over there.

[@selderane]

@@roseforeuropa One of them, I'm sure. That the culture is fairly conservative, shame is a big deal, and homogeneous are other reasons too. The US is wildly diverse, spread out, and a home to a billion and one different ideas about how to live one's life. Basically, if we want to get crime rates down to Japan's level per capita (and I'd really like to see where those numbers are coming from) you'd have to radically rewrite American culture and curtail American freedoms. Thankfully, most Americans know that having our freedoms means that others are more enabled to do harm, and we're okay with that bargain.

[@toruko-ishibravo2zulu679]

@@roseforeuropa Point. When I began USA law enforcement training a San Francisco Detective introduced me to the Tokyo Method. It kills and injures one or more people in seconds. I never had a use for it in the USA. Overseas, I found applications.

[@selderane]

@@roseforeuropa "I prefer dangerous freedom over peaceful slavery." -Thomas Jefferson "They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety." -Benjamin Franklin Nope. Nothing about the dangers of freedom. And you're creating a strawman. No one is arguing that if you want maximum freedom you must tolerate maximum crime. That's adsurd. Laws keep men free by protecting his maximum freedom from those who might trample it. That's why laws are necessary. But it's properly understood that maximum freedom allows for the potential of those who cannot govern their own passions to do more harm than they might under the heel of a police state. Which is why proper moral teaching a upbringing was paramount for an individual to be able to handle such an awesome gift. If you will not regulate your passions, the state will. America opted for self-regulation. "Our constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other.” -John Adams This is why the American bargain is one that allows for the possibility of more violence from its citizenry, because it prizes freedom and self-determination most of all. It allows for the possibility, but does not tolerate it.

[@roseforeuropa]

@@selderane Volition imposed on men sans authoritarianism by the passions of others or by the authority itself is a very limited binary approach that tries to imply that either way, freewill should be violated. The possibility of violence due to increased freedom gained from leaving the authority of The Crown also does not beget an increase in the probability of crimes committed, the relative value of which can be compared with other countries standardized in measurements of X crimes per 100,000. Crime should seem to be relatively independent whether a country is under stern authority or enjoys more freedom. You introducing the idea that the lack of homogeneity (blaming diversity) or "having freedoms" as a crude explanation of high crimes in the United States seem to have no basis thus far. The Founders whom you've quoted did not imply that they are willing to live in a society with an increase in crimes rather their intolerance for the potential tyranny of government. In particular, the last quote of Mr. Adams which speaks of moral and religious values to be a particular requirement for the effectiveness of the constitution implies that our constitution becomes jeopardized with its lack or decline. You can actually have a diverse population and a lot of freedoms and still have low crimes.

[@jondo7680]

I guess the answer: arresting foreigners is more easy than arresting the Yakuza criminals.

[@louisblue1074]

This is very true. Cos Yakuza still identify as a legal organization in japan until today. So basically, if you are a foreigner and get beaten up by yakuza, cops will arrest you but not the yakuza. Welcome to Japan.

[@louisblue1074]

@K B that’s true too

[@GinoNL]

@@louisblue1074 it’s not relevant wether the organization is legal or not. It’s indivials that don’t follow the laws. And for member of Yakuza, following the law is much harder than for the average Japanese citizen. They can’t buy cars, rent house, become member of sports, etc, etc.

[@poppyseed3182]

The yakuza also help the community they live in a lot of the time. But they don’t run around terrorizing the towns… 🙄🤦‍♀️

[@newbsidian]

@K B you are illiterate

[@Emmerick-group]

Yugo san. Such a legend. Forever ❤

[@maxmazza2987]

The fact that even a local trial lawyer speaks out about how terrible Japan's legal system on a worldwide platform should speak volumes. Never plan on traveling there due to that system alone.

[@OutcastYBJ]

As long as u don’t do anything illegal u should be safe but if u accidentally shoplift one little thing u could get arrested for a long time which sucks because I’ve accidentally shoplifted a lot but I usually always go back to pay for the items but it’s scary because I’m gonna be an English teacher in Japan and if I get arrested I could be out of a job and deported

[@rewardilicious]

@@OutcastYBJ what stops someone from purposefully making up a story about you and getting you arrested? It seems like no evidence is required.

[@OutcastYBJ]

@@rewardilicious u know what u right😅

[@frenchalien9108]

@@OutcastYBJ Every year, there are tourists detained for thief or assault because they refuse to follow or have sex with some locals. You can guess the offense was made up

[@leepoleschuk6692]

@@OutcastYBJ FYI a person could get jumped over an off color joke now they are in jail for fighting even tho they never threw a punch.. its not that simple

[@promiscuouscrab4040]

- You’ve been detained, see you in 23 days. - Your detainment is up, time to go to jail. - You’ve served your sentence, time to go to immigration office. - Welcome to immigration office, you’ve been detained. - Your detainment is up, time to fly to your country. - *Bonus round:* Oh you can’t afford plane ticket? Well in that case you’ve been detained until we can deport you.

[@Milkymalk]

If not for that, it would go like in Germany: - Your refugee status has been refused, you get to live in this immigration center until we deport you. - We send you a note 24 hours before you actually get deported. - We could not deport you because we didn't meet you in your designated room. Where are you? - Where ARE you?

[@aeroanosupremo]

@@Milkymalk I'm visiting the landmarks and trying to find my great grandfather grave, also assimilating the German accent when speaking english

[@foca2002]

@@Milkymalk it took me a second to understand. Good one.

[@Kcirtap141]

Not just in Germany bro, several wealthy EU countrys have the same crap going on.

[@rendomstranger8698]

@@Milkymalk And that is a problem why exactly? Unless we're dealing with armed terrorists, borders are nothing more than lines drawn on a map. Illegal immigrants already don't get any benefits so it's not like they are causing you any harm. And no, "they are taking our jobs" is not a valid excuse for xenophobia, as the only reason illegal immigrants can get paid less than you is because how difficult many countries make it for them to become legal immigrants. Oh, and if you're going to whine about crime, they can get treated the same way as any other criminal. Fine them or make them serve their sentence. Nationality should not make any meaningful difference in that regard.

[@andrewstupak6668]

Summary: They can accuse you and put you in jail for 23 days without evidence, without a lawyer until you confess. Hostage justice. Good luck.

[@BabySkinCondom]

Imagine telling someone to pay attention to the video when you yourself didn't pay attention to the video

[@skellurip]

@LukeB except they will always have strong evidence

[@ATLAS--__--]

Yeah thats kinda not fair

[@ggg-rn4el]

This video doesn't say one important thing. Japan's prosecution rate is 37%, so 63% being released after arrest. Certainly there is a problem of detention time, but the guilty rate of 99% is created because the prosecution rate is low.

[@mickeydrago9401]

F*** them and f*** that!

[@fion3943]

This is the best video of Japan, I would like to see more real things compared to touristy things like best food in Tokyo etc.

[@Noob4allnoob2]

This was quality content. One of the most informative videos I've seen on a subject not widely covered. Palo stepping it up recently

[@Ja.floppa]

Luv ur profile pic

[@notme8232]

As anyone who has ever played Ace Attorney knows, Japan's legal system is a hellhole of unfair practices.

[@chuuchuu8329]

Was thinking the same thing!!

[@epicstyle1000]

OBJECTION!

[@blazesona12]

facts

[@Mr.Madame]

Even though the characters in the game are placed in America, it does have a lot of Japanese influence

[@gwinbeer]

“Tsk tsk tsk. I’m sorry, but your autopsy report is outdated.”

[@theonebeing981]

Oi, don't scare me like that mate, I thought that foreigners got arrested out of prejudice or profiling, I'm going on vacation on a few months, almost asked for a refund. So basically they arrest you for being a hooligan like in anywhere else, bloody hell, you need to rephrase the title mate.

[@theonebeing981]

@Jack K Different countries different bullshit, I'm just glad that it doesn't go the extra mile.

[@Pantano63]

@Jack K Stealing is stealing. The item's value is irrelevant.

[@Pantano63]

@Jack K I don't understand your local news reference, sorry, I was just explaining Japan's way of thinking. Foreigners don't get to decide how it works.

[@theul6775]

@@Pantano63 Nobody cares Japan is utter crap with their rules and Japan is notorious for it's staunch attitude on certain things whilst having a racist underlying. Japan just looks pretty so people forget that the place is nigh autocratic

[@Pantano63]

@@theul6775 That's what's keeping their culture orderly and pure. Multiculturalism would be cancer for them.

[@Elcapulove]

Good morning family and good health to everyone especially MENTAL. Very interesting. Thank you for sharing 👍🏼👍🏼

[@automotivegarcia1]

If I do ever go to Japan, I'm checking in with the U.S. Embassy, and get that lawyer! great video boss..

[@santivid2]

But you will end up confessing anyway, there is no point in contacting the Embassy or getting that lawyer lol

[@mlc4495]

The lawyer literally said that there's not a whole lot lawyers and the embassy can do for you. A lawyer isn't even present with you during interrogration.

[@shunsuke8321]

Just don’t commit any crime bro That’s easier

[@EnchantedSmellyWolf]

Just make sure to save up.

[@halolasomaster3900]

@@shunsuke8321 that doesnt help you if someone else commits a crime and you fit the description or maybe there is just a simple misunderstanding.

[@MikeJones-qn1gz]

Japan: Creates anime Anime becomes popular in the West encouraging tourism Japan arrests tourists Profit

[@Wlfric]

might add to your description "Japan arrests law breaking tourists". If you go to Rome, observe the Romans, do as they do. You're in their country

[@sterotiago2891]

Thats what they did with Carlos Ghosn, accuse guilty until proven guilty

[@peterc.1419]

@@Wlfric I think Rome has way more leeway than Japan. Japan honestly owes the West for not becoming Communist and not doing to it what Japan did to her neighbors. Now that Corona took all the tourists away, Japanese don't have to worry about them polluting their cities.

[@magician1515]

Stonks

[@diogoepronto]

I know it's just a joke, but arresting and detaining people actually costs money, so no profit

[@MassLox]

8:15 "they will put you in jail until you confess"... that riles me up deep inside for some reason.

[@magk2524]

@Emilie Vane except it's just a lighter torture

[@InfernosReaper]

@Emilie Vane The stress of knowing you're going to be fired for missing work or possibly miss a flight is pretty harsh psychological torture. That doesn't even get into the possibility of physical torture, which could happen, especially to a poor foreigner.

[@shawnm2597]

I guess I was lucky. I had been detained and taken to the police station for a few hours while the translator helped me and I was eventually let go after just apologizing for a misunderstanding between myself and a business owner that was once a friend. I was not coerced into an admission of guilt, but the police were more interested in getting to the truth and allowing me to continue on my way.

[@ThornOfSociety]

Coerced confessions are precisely why most countries make it mandatory to have a lawyer present for confessions, to avoid mistreatment and general dodginess from overzealous cops(still happens though unfortunately). They really need to change that!

[@mastrtonberry2]

No, I don't want Japan to change anything. Look how peaceful their society is vs the literal rest of the world. Why try fixing something that really isn't broken?

[@pixiemagic36]

@@mastrtonberry2 Wtf? If something is corrupt 'but it works' doesn't mean its good and shouldn't be fixed, are you a weeaboo or something who sees Japan as this idyllic utopia or something?? Cus its certainly not. It, like every country has many social issues and injustices deeply rooted in the society that are inherently problematic, just because you refuse to understand or see the genuine discourse addressing these issues does not mean they do not exist. You are simply ignorant and LOUD about it.

[@tremassicotte3172]

They don't need to change shit

[@mastrtonberry2]

@@pixiemagic36 Not ignorant at all. I understand all of the stuff westerners find offensive to their delicate sensibilities, but I don't care. I want to actually visit a country that's not shitted up by western leftist idealism at least once in my life before it's all gone and the whole world ultimately becomes trash. Comprende? Keep your white fragility in check, please.

[@beandispenser6971]

@@mastrtonberry2 Hope you get falsely accused and forced into a confession of a crime you didn't do

[@kalleklp7291]

"Well, what are you in for..?" "I folded some gum paper.." "WTF...and they gave you 25 to life?" "Said I was making an illegal ninja star out of it.."

[@abskhairoun]

That's a far cry from a shuriken lol

[@lowkeylowkey1000]

In the middle of a blizzard in japan and nobody around. You are outside lost in the woods and you take a crap. A policeman jumps out of a tree and says PUBLIC INDECENCY! Arrests you and also charges you for littering and forging a weapon out of a frozen turd 0_0

[@johnboysssss]

25 days to life.

[@miscas_]

This Japanese lawyer speaks English so well wow

[@wjrneo2]

Miguel Espinheira in Japan English a required class. That’s not to say everyone is fluent, or intelligible, but it does mean that those with a knack for languages learn well.

[@ZeroSpawn]

You should hear his Japanese!

[@hobbitpsi]

He's a lawyer and while there are good schools in Japan, I'm sure he probably attended law school in America or Europe to be able to speak that well.

[@odinsplaygrounds]

@@hobbitpsi I believe so also, I haven't met a single Japanese person with that good English who didn't also live abroad.

[@eternityD9]

@@wjrneo2 It's the first time I've heard someone Japanese speak English on a fluent level, never heard that before. To me, it seems like most know the basics and some know how to hold a decent conversation, but I've never heard someone as fluent as this.

[@fukushimadave]

Very educational video!

[@GenMinion]

In otherwords, if you get arrested in Japan, remember to just say "Bengoshi" an nothing else. Bengoshi=Lawyer.

[@DJDiarrhea]

That's good advice in general lol. The police aren't your friends.

[@anchorthesun3438]

@@DJDiarrhea that’s the catchphrase for nerds who cause trouble and get butthurt they face the consequences of their actions

[@choke-]

@@anchorthesun3438 not true at all. thousands of times there have been innocent people falsely arrested for bullshit they didn't do. better to not speak.

[@hkelly1623]

And (for USAmericans) "US Embassy." The US Embassy will help US citizens get a lawyer, make sure that the Japanese follow their own (Japanese) laws and any applicable treaties, communicate with family, modest loan, which they WILL collect when the US citizen returns to the US.

[@cz5629]

@@DJDiarrhea well i heard most are really friendly and all

[@Stellarnaut]

I was walking through Osaka a few weeks ago with my buddy vs him being Hispanic and me being black we stood out real easily. Two cops immediately started looking at us and pointing and talking. They came up and started asking us questions. We pulled out out DoD IDs and they left us alone real quick.

[@chchcherrybomb]

What are DoD id?

[@Stellarnaut]

@@chchcherrybomb US government department of defense identification

[@bobbyDD]

LOL yup that’ll do it. they probably shit their pants a little when they realized what they were looking at.

[@alexia3552]

That must have felt good lol

[@gammafive6598]

Jokes that can be made from this comment. joke 1, Cops- *approaches you* You- Umae wa mou shindeiru Cops- nani? you- *shows DoD ID* Cops- NIGEROOOOOO !!!! *runs away* joke 2, Cops- FBI OPEN UP !!!! You- DOD GET IN HERE !!! Cops- FUCK RUUUUUN !!!! joke 3, cops- *approaches menacingly* show your ID. wanna get arrested ? you- *shows ID* get outta here. Want a sequel for 1945? cops- the heck is he talking abou..... *realization* NIGEROOOOOOO !!!! (obviously it was wrong of me to make a joke about an incident like that which cost a lot of lives and I truly apologize for it but the joke was too irresistible. So if anyone feel like the last joke is too much let me know. I'll edit it out)

[@_Pixie_10]

assumed guilty until proven innocent. How is the government not held accountable for destroying people's lives?

[@goodial]

different cultures lead to different rules and lifestyles ...

[@dhruvpandya4136]

Japan has a common law facade with an imperial mindset

[@naturesfinest2408]

It was common, pretty much everywhere, to be assumed guilty and proven innocent. It is rare that certain modern societies do it the other way.

[@emiliorodriguez8511]

Their crime rate is low so it must be working

[@_Pixie_10]

Nature, the US is innocent until proven guilty. It's why citizens don't have to provide something simple like ID if they haven't committed a crime or even answer questions. Emilio, if you truely believe that, then thats really fucked up. That the reported crime rate is so low because people are afraid of the government. Next, their reported crime rate is low, sure. But Japan is an incredibly sexist country. The amount of sexual assault and rape that never gets reported. As a solo female, I would never want to live in a country where I'm afraid of the police, have no voice, and get raped.

[@鳥皮かるび]

あの、犯行現場に警察が来て、罪を否定し叫んだり暴れたりすればどうにかなると思っている海外の人が多く、 暴れるのを抑え込んでいるのを外国人だけにしている差別だと海外で話題になってるみたいですが、 そこの誤解も説いて広めて欲しいです。