I’m a lawyer (NY licensed) working in Tokyo, and this account of the Japanese penal system is incorrect. Prosecutors in Japan are extremely, extremely hesitant to bring a criminal case into the penal system, and so when cases are brought they are far beyond “a reasonable doubt”. As a slightly misleading short summary, this, rather than lack of concern for false positives, is the reason for the notorious 99% conviction rate of criminal cases in Japan.
I’ve also been unhoused in a few different countries for short periods of time. I’m certain that my affinity for Japan has its roots in needing this peaceful cultural of public safety.
I’m a lawyer (NY licensed) working in Tokyo, and this account of the Japanese penal system is incorrect. Prosecutors in Japan are extremely, extremely hesitant to bring a criminal case into the penal system, and so when cases are brought they are far beyond “a reasonable doubt”. As a slightly misleading short summary, this, rather than lack of concern for false positives, is the reason for the notorious 99% conviction rate of criminal cases in Japan.
I’ve also been unhoused in a few different countries for short periods of time.
I’m certain that my affinity for Japan has its roots in needing this peaceful cultural of public safety.