Much of the education in Japanese schools teaches high self-control and self-regulation with the expectation that students will regulate themselves and take responsibility for their actions from the moment they younger age. These tactics are very important in preventing crime, given that the main indicator of crime and similar behaviors is the low self-control observed in many other countries (Vazsonyi, 2004). This contrasts profoundly with Japanese ideals which throughout history have focused on restraint and reserve, which remains a strong ideal in Japanese culture. In many Western countries, people commit the same crime more than once, which is what the Japanese focused on. According to Johnson, "Japanese criminal justice strives to control crime and maintain order, primarily by preventing recidivism through the rehabilitation and reintegration of offenders." (Johnson, 2002). By rehabilitating the Japanese, they keep their crime rate low by ensuring that the same crime will not be committed twice. Learning to comply at such a young age also has a significant effect on the average Japanese citizen in court. The idea of ​​adapting to a certain mindset resonates deeply even with those who do not conform completely, as Japan's norms emphasize confession, repentance, and absolution, the result of a remarkable spiral of success in court (Johnson, 2002). . Having been raised according to these norms, the average Japanese citizen is driven by the expectation of conformity ingrained from childhood and tends to confess and repent of their crimes as is the norm. Many Japanese citizens who commit crimes will openly admit their crimes to the justice system. This results in a system that focuses more on precisely and accurately discovering facts and clarifying the truth.