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What is Japan’s minimum age?
This article examines Japan's minimum age laws, their history, current requirements, impact on society, comparison to other countries and whether or not they should be lowered. The legal marriage age is 18 for both men and women, employment is 15 with parental consent, driving is 18 for cars and 17 for motorcycles, voting is 20 and alcohol/tobacco consumption is 20 without parental consent. Lowering the minimum age would have both pros and cons such as increased freedom and independence but also potential safety risks.