Missing persons reports in Japan

[paraph]

A "little" detail indeed, but surprisingly hard to research.

When: Modern day
Where: Tokyo, Japan
Who: Adult Male

My question is this:

In Japan,(specifically Tokyo) how much time must pass after an adult male citizen goes missing, before friends or family can file a missing persons report?

For that matter, can a friend, acquaintance, employer, etc,

Comments

[busaikko]

According to my local police department (Osaka Police, but the laws are national), a missing persons report can be filed by relatives, spouses, caretakers, and also by coworkers or roommates

[paraph]

Thank you! That's a great bit of information to have.