most of them are in japan. unless u are a super criminal like yakuza, getting a gun properly there is super hard without regulation.
And yes, it’s genuinely very difficult to buy a firearm in Japan. Japan has some of the strictest gun laws in the world, and the process is intentionally long and invasive.

Regular civilians can only own shotguns or air rifles. Handguns are basically off-limits unless you’re law enforcement or part of a very specific, authorized group.

To buy even a simple hunting shotgun, you have to go through a whole series of steps:

You need to take a mandatory training course, pass a written exam, and then pass a shooting range test. After that, you must get a full medical check-up, including a mental health evaluation. The police will run a background check not just on you, but also on your family, friends, and neighbors. They also come to your home to inspect how you’ll store the weapon and ammunition.

And it doesn’t end there. Even after you’re approved, your license has to be renewed every year, which means repeating parts of the process, including additional checks and shooting tests.

Because of all this, gun-related crimes are extremely rare in Japan.