In 2023, firearms were used in 80 criminal cases that were recognized in Japan, a decrease from over one hundred cases in 2017. Robbery accounted for the largest share of reported cases involving the use of firearms in 2023. That year, there were nine gun shootings in the country.
Number of criminal cases using firearms reported by the police in Japan from 2017 to 2023, by offense
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Figures prior to 2019 come from previous reporting. *Including the number of attempted cases and cases of preparing for the criminal act.
Incidents using firearms refer to incidents in which firearms and weapons with similar functions were used for criminal acts such as homicide and robbery, among others.
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