The three plaintiffs who filed a lawsuit against the Japanese government alleging racial profiling stand outside the Tokyo District Court on January 29, 2024.
Mandatory Credit:	Philip Fong/AFP/Getty Images

The three plaintiffs who filed a lawsuit against the Japanese government alleging racial profiling stand outside the Tokyo District Court on January 29, 2024.
Mandatory Credit: Philip Fong/AFP/Getty Images

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Foreign-born residents in Japan sue government for alleged racial profiling

Three foreign-born residents in Japan are suing the country’s government over alleged racial profiling, highlighting an ongoing debate about Japanese identity and nationality.