【新・地域考】当番弁護士、国選弁護制度 低報酬 労力に見合わず 制度担う弁護士不足深刻

The Japanese legal aid landscape is facing a structural crisis as the nation’s “duty attorney” (Toban Bengoshi) and public defender systems grapple with a severe shortage of participating lawyers. According to data from the Japan Federation of Bar Associations (JFBA), the combination of stagnant compensation rates and the high labor intensity required to represent suspects … Read more

Japan Naked Festival: Injuries & Concerns After Mass Casualties

Bare Festival in Okayama Leaves Multiple Injured, Raising Concerns for Tradition’s Future Okayama, Japan – A centuries-old Japanese festival known as the Hadaka Matsuri, or “naked festival,” in Okayama Prefecture resulted in multiple injuries on Thursday night, February 21st, 2026, prompting questions about the safety of the event and its future. The festival, officially named … Read more