Are any games banned in Japan?

Are any games banned in Japan?

Video games are rarely banned in Japan, and it holds the place as one of the top video game producers in the world. However, for some games, usually western, they may edit or censor their games if they appear offensive to Japan, an example being the Japanese release of Fallout 3. A region of Japan has prohibited the sale of popular video game “Grand Theft Auto III” saying its violence is harmful to minors and could provoke violence. Kanagawa prefecture officials slapped a “harmful” rating on the violent video game, which means it cannot be sold or rented to anyone under 18.

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