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Sightseeing Japan · May 18 · 1 hr 21 min

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

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 Recent Trends Join our Discord community! Become a member on Patreon!

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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

Recent Trends

Join our Discord community!

Become a member on Patreon!

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