WOMEN
Itō Shiori’s BLACK BOX DIARIES Will (Finally) Release in Japan After Controversy
The film, released in October 2024, has yet to screen in the filmmaker's own country due to questions around the footage it…
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WOMEN
SEX & NIGHTLIFE
Tokyo Girls Bar Workers Allegedly Forced Woman Into Prostitution
A popular and well-respected girls bar in Ikebukuro was reportedly the scene of a horrific case of abuse and sexual slavery.
LAW & CRIME
Child Sex Tourism to Laos from Japan Booms, Driven By Social Media
Japanese men are flocking to Laos to participate in the heinous practice. Some who live in Laos are even conducting tours.
INSIDER
[Insider] What To Know BEFORE You Try Having Sex in a Karaoke Room
You can use karaoke rooms, not just for karaoke, but for business meetings and even sewing. But what about getting it on?
LAW & CRIME
Trouble in TOKIO: Another Sexual Harassment Scandal Rocks Japanese TV
Following in the wake of the Nakai Masahiro scandal, another pop/TV star stands accused of multiple acts of harassment against staff.
INSIDER
[Insider] Comedian Attempts to Outrun Sex Assault Accusations
Comedian Matsumoto Hitoshi is betting he can simply ignore the accusations against him and move his career to his own on-demand service.…
LAW & CRIME
Hyogo Police Compelled 12-Year-Old Girl to Confess to False Report
The incident puts a spotlight on how police interrogation tactics play a role in Japan's lauded 99.9% conviction rate.
INSIDER
[Insider] Who is “Celebrity U”?
As the Nakai Masahiro scandal comes to a conclusion, there’s one offender still unidentified. Here's what we know about him.