Members of an expert panel of the Justice Ministry have shared the view that regulations should be introduced for acts of soliciting prostitutes by buyers, who are currently not subject to punishment under the law. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/24/japan/panel-prostitution-solicitation-buyers/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #justiceministry #prostitution #sexcrimes