Asia
Japan
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Japan does not require candidates for employment to undergo criminal background checks, although it is discouraged by the labor authorities. However, conducting a criminal background check in Japan is difficult because records are not publicly available. Instead, employers may request reference and education checks with consent from the candidate. However, third parties who receive such requests do not always cooperate
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Birth certificate showing nationality as JapaneseBirth certificate showing name and DOB and showing parent's nationality as Japanese Cerified or uncertified copt of birth cert.