Fuchu prison exhibits a calm atmosphere, with neatly maintained spaces, yet houses 1,700 inmates, many linked to the yakuza and grappling with declining criminal careers.
The prison's chief notes a rising number of older inmates, reflecting Japan’s aging population, with 22% of Fuchu's inmates requiring care resembling that of a care home.
Despite the intimidating presence of yakuza tattoos, many inmates no longer engage in active crime, representing a demographic shift towards older individuals in incarceration.
Fuchu's architecture may be deceivingly akin to a government office, but it starkly contrasts with the realities of its purpose, housing inmates with advanced criminal tendencies.
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