On April 1, 2022, Japanese civil law lowered the age of adulthood from twenty to eighteen. Accordingly, if you are eighteen or above you may now enter into a contract without the permission of a parent/guardian. On the other hand, if you are between eighteen and nineteen years old, you will no longer be able to cancel finalized contracts using the “cancellation due to contract with a minor” law. Please be aware that there are dirty businesses out there that target young adults who are no longer under the protection of this law and their parents/guardians.
If you become involved in consumer trouble or have a problem with a contract, you can call Consumer Hotline “Dial 188” to ask for help or ask your local consumer life center.
If you have a consumer-related problem or suspect one, please consult the Shinjuku Consumer Life Center immediately.

April 25, 2022