Health Policy Does Japan have a law about your waistline? March 11, 2026 by Myaya | Leave a Comment Yes, Japan did have a law that regulated waistlines, known as the Metabo Law. This legislation required men over 40 to have a waist circumference of no more than 86 cm (33.9 inches) and women to have a circumference of no more than 90 cm (35.4 inches). The law aimed to reduce obesity-related health issues. […] Read more ยป