https://blog.gaijinpot.com/what-are-self-defense-laws-in-japan/#summary
In east Asia, many countries have very heavy restrictions on self defence, and in many cases you can expect to also be arrested and maybe charged if you cause injury to your assailant.
It’s much better to run away.
It’s changing a bit in some countries like Korea and China though.
Sharing because work tells me it’s #AsianMonth
https://blog.gaijinpot.com/what-are-self-defense-laws-in-japan/#summary