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Dressing as a Nurse This Halloween? Adding a Red Cross Breaks the Law.

Summary by The Japan Times
Often mistaken for a general symbol of medical care, the red cross is protected under the law and reserved for specific humanitarian purposes.

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Ahead of Halloween on October 31st, the Japanese Red Cross Society is urging people to stop using the "Red Cross symbol" on their costumes. The event, which originated in Europe and America, has become well-established in Japan, with streets bustling with people enjoying costumes, some of whom are wearing the "Red Cross symbol...

·Tokyo, Japan
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Asahi broke the news in Tokyo, Japan on Thursday, October 29, 2026.
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