The Dark side of Japan Tourism.

[drron]

So to finish off. First the letter I received from DFAT. At the end is their list of English speaking lawyers. I simply had the first on the Sapporo list.

 

[drron]

A few links I came across. First Australians Detained Abroad. Set up by the Military Attorney for David Hicks of Al Qaeda fame. he was amazed at the lack of help for Australians over seas. He now lives in Melbourne.

Australians Detained Abroad – We are dedicated to supporting Australian families with loved ones detained, facing criminal charges overseas, extradition, or torture.

And a few others re the laws in Japan plus more English speaking lawyers.

What to do if you are arrested in Japan - English Lawyers Japan

What happens when a foreigner is arrested in Japan? Learn about the types of arrests, how to contact a lawyer, the best courses of action, and more.

englishlawyersjapan.com

Damages Compensation for Traffic Accidents | Verybest Law Offices

An overview of the types of damages claims that can be made for traffic accidents in Japan, including property damage, personal injury (such as medical treatment costs and loss of earnings), hospitalization damages, damages for fatal accidents (such as funeral expenses), and consolation money.

global.vbest.jp

Act on Punishment of Acts Inflicting Death or Injury on Others by Driving a Motor Vehicle, etc. - English - Japanese Law Translation

www.japaneselawtranslation.go.jp

What the US Military does when a service member is arrested.

https://cnrj.cnic.navy.mil/Portals/80/CFA_Yokosuka/Documents/Legal/CFAY%20AUTO%20ACCIDENT%20BROCHURE.PDF?ver=ppugh3eRuY2ESs-KcqY_lg%3D%3D

And the US Department of State and human rights in Japan.

Technical Difficulties

Interesting that late night interrogations they feel are a violation and I was interrogated for over an hour at 8.30pm on the Sunday I was in detention.

I will now go on and finish the Hokkaido TR i promise.

 

[Quickstatus]

@drron
I wonder why the Embassy do not assist with obtaining translating services?

 

[RB]

So to finish off. First the letter I received from DFAT. At the end is their list of English speaking lawyers. I simply had the first on the Sapporo list.
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Looks like they don't know the difference between stationery and stationary

 

[Pushka]

@drron
I wonder why the Embassy do not assist with obtaining translating services?

Maybe don't want to be responsible for translation errors?

 

[Quickstatus]

Maybe don't want to be responsible for translation errors?

sorry, I meant help with finding a professional translator, just like they are helping with finding a Anglophone lawyer.

 

[dxwell]

Ah, @drron I have finally caught up with your travails.
I see why you were rather perturbed in the lounge in Singapore.
On the bright side, you do now have a cracking story to tell. Certainly a unique travel experience.
How was the other chap? Did he heal ok?