So-called hate speech

　In recent years, discriminatory behavior that incites exclusion of people of a particular ethnicity or nationality has become a social problem as a so-called hate speech, and in December 2014 (2014), discrimination based on race and nationality The ruling acknowledged the illegality of hate speech was finalized by the Supreme Court. Under these circumstances, the "Hate Speech Elimination Law" was enacted in June 2016 (2016), and efforts were made to eliminate it in order to aim for a society without unfair discriminatory behavior against people from outside Japan or descendants. It has been decided to promote initiatives. Efforts are being made based on the philosophy of the law, but hate speech is still taking place in various places. In addition, in connection with the spread of the new coronavirus infection, slandering and discrimination against people with foreign roots have occurred.
　Hate speech, an unjust discriminatory behavior, is a serious violation of human rights and must not be. In cooperation with related organizations, we will respond politely and accurately to each case, and take every opportunity to communicate the attitude that "discrimination is never tolerated".

• Human rights consulting services in foreign languages (external site)(Human Rights Consultation for Foreigners) (Ministry of Justice)
• Hate speech professional consultation (outside site) (Hate Speech Special Consultation) (Kanagawa Prefecture)
• Yokohama City Citizen Consultation Room Human Rights Consultation [reservation required]
• Human Rights No. 110 (outside site) (Ministry of Justice common throughout Japan)