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Japan — Legal Help
Anti-Prostitution Law 1956 bans penetrative paid sex; the "fuzoku" industry of non-coital adult services operates legally in grey zone. Most fuzoku venues refuse foreigners ("gaijin okotowari") — a handful of foreigner-friendly venues exist.
Embassies & consular help
If you are detained, ask police to notify your embassy — they can provide a lawyer list and consular visits, but cannot pay fees or intervene in the case.
Australian Embassy
Australia
Canadian Embassy
Canada
38, 港区
British Embassy
United Kingdom
Embassy of the United States in Tokyo
United States
5, 港区
Locations from OpenStreetMap (ODbL), verified 2026-07-23. Confirm the emergency number on your embassy's official site before travelling.