Sightseeing Japan

164. Why is Japan's Crime Rate So Low?

May 18 · 1 hr 21 min · Episode 164 · 77.8 MBExplicit
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Japan is often cited as having one of the lowest crime rates in the world, but what’s really behind that reputation? Join Jason and Paul as they explore the cultural, social, and systemic factors that help keep crime low in Japan.

Topics Covered:

Social Cohesion

Broken Windows Theory

Economic Factors

Legislation

Koban and Community Policing

Judicial System

Underreporting

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