Japan is experiencing a surge in elderly female prisoners, with the number of prisoners aged 65 or older nearly quadrupling ...

The rooms are filled with elderly residents, their hands wrinkled and backs bent. They shuffle slowly down the corridors, ...

The increasing number of elderly women in Japanese prisons highlights broader social challenges, including poverty and ...

Theft is by far the most common crime committed by elderly inmates, especially among women. In 2022, more than 80% of elderly female inmates nationwide were in jail for stealing, according to ...

According to government data, the number of prisoners aged 65 and older nearly quadrupled between 2003 and 2022, with women making up a significant portion of this demographic. In 2022 ...