How do Japanese deal with police?
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How do Japanese deal with police?
by Debito Arudou
- Ask why you are being stopped: Ask if this is a “shokumu shitsumon” (police questioning of personal details).
- Ask to see their ID: “Sumimasen.
- Use your phone (or ask a friend) to start recording: You do not need consent and, even if done surreptitiously, a recording is admissible in court.
What is jail like in Japan?
As shown, Japanese prisons follow very strict schedules down to the minute. Talking is allowed only during exercise and free time, and inmates are only allowed to speak Japanese. Most inmates are put in community cells, which hold 6-12 inmates.
Do they ID you in Japan?
You would need your passport if stopped by the police. Japanese shops, restaurants and bars hardly ever ID. When you buy alcohol at a convenience store, they’ll have you touch a computer screen confirming you’re over 20. That’s all.
At what age can you drink in Japan?
20
Minimum Legal Drinking Age in Other Countries
| Country | On Premise Purchase Age | Off Premise Purchase Age |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | 20 | 20 |
| Jordan | 18 | 18 |
| Kazakhstan | 18 | 18 |
| Kenya | 18 | 18 |
How fast can Japanese police cars go?
emergency vehicles are not exempt but have speed limit of 80 km/h (50 mph) on most roads and 100 km/h (62 mph) on divided national expressways, unless higher speed limit is posted. Police vehicles are exempt during speeding enforcement.
Are Japanese prisons violent?
In many ways, Japan’s prison system is impressive. Overcrowding is not a problem, assaults or rapes among prisoners are rare, drugs and weapons are virtually nonexistent within prison walls, hardly anyone escapes and Japan has an exceptionally small proportion of its population in prison.
Can an 18 year old drink in Japan?
The legal drinking age in Japan is 20. While this age differs from country by country, as long as you’re over 20 years of age, you’re free to drink in Japan. (Just be sure to bring your passport with you for ID.) As in many other countries, people under the legal age of 20 also cannot purchase alcohol.