Kôban: small community police stations at the heart of public safety in Japan

  • Published on : 13/03/2024
  • by : C.V
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Omnipresent on Japan's busy streets, kôban are small police structures that play an essential role in maintaining order and peace. Discover how these local police stations, present throughout the archipelago, contribute to making Japan one of the safest countries in the world, thanks to their multiple missions in direct contact with citizens.
 

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