Entry #195: Equal age of consent in Japan

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RegionJapan
IssueEqual age of consent
StatusEqual
Start DateMay 3, 1947
End Date(none)
DescriptionThe national age of consent is equal for both same-sex couples and opposite-sex couples. Cities and prefectures may set higher ages of consent.
Sourceshttp://www.ageofconsent.com/japan.htm
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edited by Markissik. More age-neutral language since Japan has increased its age if consent

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DescriptionThe national age of consent is 13 for both same-sex couples and opposite-sex couples. Cities and prefectures may set higher ages of consent.The national age of consent is equal for both same-sex couples and opposite-sex couples. Cities and prefectures may set higher ages of consent.
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The national age of consent is 13 for both same-sex couples and opposite-sex couples. Cities and prefectures may set higher ages of consent. equal for both same-sex couples and opposite-sex couples. Cities and prefectures may set higher ages of consent.

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DescriptionNational age of consent is 13. Cities and prefectures may set higher ages of consent.The national age of consent is 13 for both same-sex couples and opposite-sex couples. Cities and prefectures may set higher ages of consent.
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National age of consent is 13. Cities and prefectures may set higher ages of consent. The national age of consent is 13 for both same-sex couples and opposite-sex couples. Cities and prefectures may set higher ages of consent.
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  • Newer law has been passed "On the 16th of June 2023, Japan raised the national minimum age of consent from 13 to 16 years. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/jun/16/japan-raises-age-of-consent-from-13-to-16-in-reform-of-sex-crimes-law"
  • Newer law has been passed "Age of consent has been pushed to 18 nationally "
  • Note field is incorrect "The age of concent in japan is 13 exclusively in the Okinotori Islands and Marcus Islands majority of prefectures have 18 as the age of concent "
  • Status is not correct "The correct link is https://www.ageofconsent.net/world/japan"

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StatusEqual
Start DateMay 3, 1947
End Date(none)
DescriptionNational age of consent is 13. Cities and prefectures may set higher ages of consent.
Sourceshttp://www.ageofconsent.com/japan.htm