Japan's Justice Ministry decided there is no need to further toughen punishment for the crime of insults or to newly impose penalties for libel conducted via direct messages on social media. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/10/japan/crime-legal/insults-penalties-no-need/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #crimelegal #justiceministry #socialmedia