Law & Justice Can 16 year olds go to jail in Japan? June 2, 2026 by pups | Leave a Comment Yes, 16-year-olds can be held in juvenile detention facilities or correctional institutions in Japan, but the legal framework differs significantly from adult criminal proceedings. Japan has a minimum age of criminal responsibility, and while minors aged 16 and 17 can face prosecution, they are generally treated differently than adults. Can a 16-Year-Old Go to Jail […] Read more »