Foreigners to Japan. Be Careful!

[antantrevolution]

Presence of fear doesn't equal a lack of fascination.

Having grown up in a house full of various firearms, I've always taken them for granted. So it always amazes me how many Japanese I meet have an amazing fascination with them.

I just thought it was ironic, that's all.

DAMN YOU MIKE CASH!!!! WHY MUST YOU ALWAYS CHALLENGE ME!!!???

Haha.

Seriously, I thought it hilarious that I could go to the electronics store, buy some CD's, get the (at the time) brand new Initial D for PS2 and buy a P-90 replica.

Could have coupled that with the Batle Royale II camo and accessories and made a day of it.

Heh, what a country.

Ant

 

[Rukasu]

Here in the Netherlands some drugs are legal.
you may have 1 gram with you I believe (not sure what kind).

 

[TwistedMac]

You're only allowed to smoke pot in a coffee shop or your own home though, right?

 

[Rukasu]

I'm not sure, but I believe you can smoke it on the streets.
As long as you don't have more than you may carry with you.

 

[smig]

Yeah, I think by jailing people for minor drug offences, you are creating a much larger problem than to begin with. Prison is brutal and should be the last resort - not the knee-jerk reaction. It's simply creating more damaged criminals.

 

[Mishima_Kazuya]

Sorry about that. It's crazy...
This is a country that allows wierd porn stuff on the streets but blurs out pubic hairs when it's on TV. This a country that has beer venders on the streets, allows public drunkeness but arrests someone for having mail sent to them with pot in it and the rest of your story. And that sells energy drinks with nicotine in it.
I want to go to Japan but I wouldn't mind a list of the harsh laws in Japan before going there.
I've heard stories from people who've been there that it's perfectly allowed for men to rub and feel up chicks (who they don't know) in public places (to women who don't like it).
I'm not bashing Japan. I'm just interested in knowing what's what in that country.

everything u have said here i think is good lol Japan-AV is awesome dont call it weird porn ^_^ haha being aloweed to be drunk in public mad sounds good feeling up gurls u dont even know icing on the cake ahhaha! =D=D=D all the more reason to live in japan!!

 

[PopCulturePooka]

everything u have said here i think is good lol Japan-AV is awesome dont call it weird porn ^_^ haha being aloweed to be drunk in public mad sounds good feeling up gurls u dont even know icing on the cake ahhaha! =D=D=D all the more reason to live in japan!!

Oh if you ever come here, please DO try and grope a women in public. Please.

I then hope you post the subsequent events here for us to read.

 

[Mishima_Kazuya]

haha sure will.. now im interested what will happen to me ? ☝

 

[PopCulturePooka]

haha sure will.. now im interested what will happen to me ? ☝

Molestation, groping or as the Japanese call it 'chikan' seems to be one of the worst crimes you can commit in Japan. If a girl even ACCUSES you of doing it, with no proof, you will likely be attacked by others in train and physically forced to the ground and restrained before you are arrested. Then a report of your arresst will reach your employer, who likely wont be happy about having a molester working for them and fire you.

 

[Toshi]

wow thats harsh

 

[Mishima_Kazuya]

o_0 damn that is crazy... i think i will decide on not doing this hahaha hmmmm what aboiut fighting..? is fighting in japan considerd a bad crime coz maybe u could fight ur way out of it! =D

 

[MWThomas]

That's a bit extreme banning you, but I understand Japan has a system of zero-tolerance and mandatory sentences.

 

[SkippyDaStudent85]

That is a bit harsh, but thats also why I dont smoke weed

 

[GaijinPunch]

If a girl even ACCUSES you of doing it, with no proof, you will likely be attacked by others in train and physically forced to the ground and restrained before you are arrested.

You're more likely to get stared at or ignored by the other people on the train. There's traditionally one type of person that will attack a Chikan, in an effort to help a defenseless woman -- gaijin. As just about any Japanese girl that's been groped on the train. Pleas almost always go unanswered.

Then a report of your arresst will reach your employer, who likely wont be happy about having a molester working for them and fire you.

This is true of just about any crime though. They tend to call the wife, then the boss. I was in a wreck on my scooter with no license (yeah, I know). Getting arrested (IE, incarcerated is pretty hard to do) but getting the talk of shame, accompanied by the phone call of doom to your wife/boss is pretty easy.

As for the drugs:
The original poster should've known better. I have a friend that got busted with some hash. Sad story. He was a good business man, and bailed a lot of companies out of debt by reforming their practices. One day - gone. He knew the risks though.

He was put on probation and allowed to stay, but since you can be held for a month without being charged... then another month AFTER being charged, you kinda lose your job and desire to stay in Japan. I went to visit him three times in the slammer. There's a cop in there with you (listening), and you're not allowed to speak English. So, you look like two goofy white guys speaking Japanese.

 

[MeltdOwn_Akira]

no marijuana in japan? say it isnt so...

damn you japan... no marijuana. or is there?

 

[Kei_Shugojin]

maybe it's just a good idea to... oh, I dunno... NOT use marijuana in Japan?

 

[Bob in Iowa]

no marijuana in japan? say it isnt so...

damn you japan... no marijuana. or is there?

You can find it there, it's just a really good to leave it alone while you are in Japan due to the fact that if you are caught, even with an amount so tiny that it will barely give you a buzz, you will go to jail.

 

[PopCulturePooka]

I know HEAPS of people that hit the weed here.

Especially down the enoshima/fujisawa way.

 

[Kei_Shugojin]

hmm... Do you get a cash award for turning in people who break that law?

If so, could you give me the location of these peoples so that I may jump-start my fantasy life as a bounty hunter? he he he...

 

[Pachipro]

I feel for you man. I was busted for posession of hashish in '87, but didn't get banned from Japan. Maybe it's because I have a Japanese wife. Three of us foreigners were busted at different times, and the three of us had Japanese wives and were not banned from Japan. Maybe, if time permits, I'll post the complete story. Some may find it interesting and enlightening about Japanese law.

 

[lexico]

One minor comment

I've heard stories from people who've been there that it's perfectly allowed for men to rub and feel up chicks (who they don't know) in public places (to women who don't like it).

Sorry to sidetrack from your topic, Kochisho(what a terrible id, you must be suffering still!). Not any more, Lopan. Those people who used to release their libidinal force via puerile venues are eagerly and aggressively sought after by dedicated officers of law and are often punished to the maximum extent at least where I live. I know this from one of the TV stuff aired just last year; I don't read much news. I just wanted to demystify some of the ancient legends that might mislead any~one out there reading the stuff. True in the past, that was probably the case. I remember reading in the papers about a school teacher offending one of his students decades back, but this was the only instance in those ancient times. Now, the reports are more numerous. The specific crime rate may not be that different, I'm not sure, but now the victims are more outspoken, and the legal system has become more sympathetic to their cries for justice. As for laws regarding drug-abuse, ther's no sign of loosening at all. The ex-president Pak's son has frequented the gaols all his life for using hemp until his recent release. It's not a perfect system, but Asia isn't so backward anymore as some legends might lead you to believe.

Sorry for what happened to Kochisho. I personally think the use of hashish should be legalized especially for relieving pain. I remember a certain American mother of a terminal cancer patient risking arrest by baking and feeding her son muffins with some hemp in them. I don't know what the legal standing is in the US now, but Holland is known to be more liberal regarding marijuana. The notion of absolute authority in general, and especially within the legal system, in Asia may have something to do with the harsh treatment of the so-called offenders. I wish you, Kochisho, speedy recovery from your multiple injuries to the body and the soul. And please get a piece on your well-made torso, if you get a chance! Nice looking body, but even better with some man-made fabric on it!

 

[lexico]

I wonder what happens if you see this sign when you arrive, remember that you have a bit of marijuana in one of your suitcases & turn that in directly. Will the custom officers be happy?

I once turned myself in 15 minutes before actally breaking the curfew because I knew there was no escape, but they still made me serve for 6+ hours till daybreak.

I think it will give them less motivation to treat you harshly; who knows, they might even employ you in a "turn all your illegal drugs in" campaign! Good question, but I don't think it will give you automatic immunity unless specifically stated in the Pakistani criminal law.

In the worst case, you could be used to set an example for other foreigners. They would be lying, but you wouldn't have much say in that awkward position.

 

[lexico]

IF YOU ARE CAUGHT WITH ILLEGAL DRUGS YOU WILL BE EXICUTED"

Do you mean like "off with her head!"? :?
For 10g of marijuana? :?:?:?

 

[lexico]

Denmark...

In Denmark, it is legal if it is for health reasons...ie you must have a prescription from doctor.

Hmm...Denmark seems like a humane country because it makes allowances for the suffering, the miserable, and the grief-stricken. I might consider moving there...one day...
No I don't do pot, it works against my cold knees...too bad.
Anyway, I'd like to know if the prescription has to have the letters "m-a-r-i-j-u-a-n-a" spelled out, or could it have just some kind of "pain controller" that a dose of marijuana can replace as an equivalent remedy?

 

[Turk]

That's funny as hell.