Understanding the Realities of Transgender Individuals in Japan's Prison System and Their Social Impact

Understanding the Realities of Transgender Individuals in Japan’s Prison System and Their Social Impact

Question from a reader:
When a transgender person commits a crime in Japan, which prison are they placed in? I’m curious whether it would be a men’s or women’s facility.

Transgender People and the Japanese Prison System

The question of which prison transgender individuals are placed in when they commit a crime in Japan involves not only legal aspects but also social,