Japan Increases Age of Consent to 16.
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Japan has raised its age of consent from 13 to 16 years old, bringing it in line with other countries such as Britain, France, Germany, and China. The new legislation also clarifies rape prosecution requirements and criminalizes voyeurism. The bill passed unanimously in parliament's Upper House.
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