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2024-05-04 19:12:39 UTC - HELPFUL
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This is only true regarding federal law; however, all prefectures list the age of consent as between 16-18; fornicating with the underage unless married (must be 16) is illegal. Some US states also list their age of consent as 16. https://blog.ipleaders.in/age-of-consent-in-japan/#:~:text=According%20to%20Japan's%20Child%20Welfare,years%20old)%20is%20considered%20misbehaviour. https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/what-is-the-age-of-consent-in-japan.html#:~:text=Most%20of%20the%20prefectures%20in,approves%20of%20the%20romantic%20relationship. https://www.notguiltyattorneys.com/faq/what-is-the-age-of-consent-for-sex-in-maine/#:~:text=In%20Maine%2C%20the%20age%20of,sexual%20abuse%20of%20a%20minor.
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