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Government panel urges penalties for people who seek out sex workers

A Justice Ministry expert panel in Japan has recommended introducing penalties for individuals who pay for sex services, marking a potential major overhaul of the country's anti-prostitution law.

Japan adopts ordinance to raise foreign nationals’ residency fees from October

Aug 25japantimes.co.jp

Japan adopts ordinance to raise foreign nationals’ residency fees from October

The Japanese government has adopted an ordinance to raise fees for foreign nationals to renew or change their residency status in Japan, effective from October. The fees will increase to up to ¥75,000 from a uniform ¥6,000 at present.