Man arrested for violating Japan’s anti-dueling law in downtown Tokyo

Yes, even in 2026 you can still get arrested if you don’t follow a law originally enacted to keep ex-samurai in line. The late 19th century’s Meiji Restoration, in which Japan abolished the shogunate and warrior castes, is often treated with a sense of bittersweetness by history enthusiasts and entertainment media, But while there’s an […]