U.S.-Japan Murder Deficit

The case of the Japanese student shot in Louisiana, in which the defendant was acquitted last week, has created hysteria in Japan about American violence. The fear is not wholly unfounded.

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CREDIT: [TMFONT 1 d #666666 d {Source: Foreign Ministry of Japan}]CAPTION: Homicide rate in Japan

Homicide rate of Japanese nationals in North America