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Japan eyes changing prostitution law to punish sex buyers
Summary by The Singapore Editorial Desk · As published by CNA — Latest
· September 17, 2026
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Currently, street sex workers face fines or imprisonment for public solicitation, but their customers face no punishment, making Japan an outlier among developed countries.
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