In most of Japan, corporal punishment of children is legal'Legal’ means that the law says it is OK. at home and in some other places where children live. It is illegal'Illegal' means that it is against the law. as a punishment for crime, and possibly also in prison. It is illegal in schools, but government policyDecisions or plans made by the government. Policy is not the same as law - generally, it is considered weaker and less important. has suggested that it might be allowed sometimes.

In Kawasaki City, all corporal punishment is banned by a local law.

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