Gun Violence in Japan's Hidden Danger Zones Gun violence is a rare occurrence in Japan, but its incidence rate has been rising in recent years.
The country's strict gun control laws and cultural norms have contributed to this low incidence rate, but there are still hidden danger zones where gun violence can occur.
The History of Gun Laws in Japan Japan's first firearms law was enacted in 1871, after the Meiji Restoration. This law prohibited civilians from carrying firearms, except for members of the military and police forces.