Japan witnessing rise in racial profiling of foreigners

As the foreign population in Japan grows, the issue of racial profiling is gaining attention. In a testimonial to the newspaper Mainichi, a former police officer revealed orders to target foreigners based on appearance alone, leading to human rights violations.

Racial profiling has been condemned by the UN, prompting the US embassy in Japan to express concern over discriminatory police practices. An internal investigation by the National Police Agency revealed cases of unjustified screening based on stereotypes, particularly targeting neighborhoods with large foreign populations.

A negative image

A survey by the Tokyo Bar Association showed that a majority of foreign residents had been questioned by police solely because of their status as foreigners. Individuals like Maurice and Zain Syed have filed complaints against the government, highlighting the negative impact of repeated police checks on their lives.

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