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Now this isn't something you read about so often. Thank you for this important overview.

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You're welcome. Yes, this problem has, unfortunately, not been sufficiently addressed. At the very least, it will require a lot more training for Japan's police force.

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I have had an incredibly terrible time with the police. I get stopped roughly 1 time per week and have also had incidences were it has happened more in one day.

One time, I was walking down the street and heard running behind me. The police caught up with me just as I was about to enter my apartment and 5 officers proceeded to surround me not allowing me to go into my home.

They tried to search my bag and pat me down - even when I asked them to show their badges and if they had a warrant - they ignored me.

(yes I have this on video)

There was also a Japanese guy taking a piss against a wall when they ran past (which is illegal) - I was just quietly walking home. Yet they chose to target me.

I really hope these guys win their case and I hope it empowers others to report and do the same.

Many foreigners come to japan to live - they also behave better than most japanese (not loud, not drunk, not dropping litter, not pissing against the walls) - we just want to live quietly and enjoy the beauty of japan.

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First of all, I am so sorry for you, but thank you for sharing your experience. It sounds terribly unfair.

While I appreciate your desire to simply live in peace, as you wrote, I am curious if you have attempted to file a complaint, either directly or with the assistance of legal counsel. However, I can understand that this approach, while sounding good in theory, can be intimidating and especially worrisome in terms of how such action might negatively affect your ability to maintain your visa status, etc. I suppose another option might be to seek advice from representatives of your own government (e.g., embassy in Tokyo or consulate in a regional city).

Also, what do you do to defuse the situation if you are confronted by the police? Do you just show your residency card? Do the police ask for additional identification?

Sorry for all the questions, but I am curious what you would recommend to others to deal with this problem.

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More western garbage making it's way into Japan by the day. These people were more than likely stopped for a good reason. Foreigners from third world countries never assimilate into society and then cry "racism" over everything

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a very apt response for someone with your handle.

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Your ignorance is showing 🤦🏽 You don't even understand what a 1% mind is? smh

You're a 99% minded normie, which isn't a good thing. If you want help opening your mind to reality and leaving your western hell hole feel free to beg for help and I'll be glad to educate you

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very much appreciated, oh uber-intelligent one. as to my western hell hole, been living in japan since 2001. ever heard of the book black passenger yellow cabs?

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It's apparent you're a wage slave 99% normie. And no, I haven't heard of it and won't waste time reading it. You painted the whole focus of it on your race, which is an indicator of a typical low IQ Western mindset. You're a slave to the propaganda. The more citizens of US/CA/UK continue to make race a focus of every single thing in existence, they will not be able to rid of their own self hatred and escape the brainwashing

Nobody cares about yours or anybody else's race. If you don't have good content, making everything race based will only further prove the point

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Thank you for reading, but I am afraid I disagree with your perspective, based on first-hand accounts of similar experiences by friends in Japan who have darker skin. I suspect that the vast majority of Japanese police officers treat everyone fairly, but there may be a few "bad apples" who do, in fact, practice racial profiling. In any case, Article 14 of the Japanese Constitution is very clear on the matter: All persons are equal before the law, and there shall be no discrimination in political, economic, or social relations on account of race, creed, sex, social status, or family origin. Peerage and peerage shall not be recognized.

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Behold, a 1% "mind" in a glass house!

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🤦🏽 a typical keyboard warrior. You're a 99% mind, which isn't a good thing. You may want to do some research before continuing to make yourself look like a fool.

I'm guessing you haven't been anywhere outside your home country. Don't be a typical western type citizen smh

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have a good life, sir 1%.

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