Entry #195: Equal age of consent in Japan

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RegionJapan
IssueEqual age of consent
StatusEqual
Start DateMay 3, 1947
End Datenow
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.
Sourceshttp://www.ageofconsent.com/japan.htm
Reports (2)
  • 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"


Revision History (1)

Revision by danlev

Old Value (Original) New Value (Current)
NoteNational 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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