Sexual Harassment in Japan and How One Guy Handled It

Image created by AuthorPalessa/ Leonardo AI According to a survey , between 2013 and 2022, recorded rapes in Japan were 1.66 per thousand, while the number of reported "forcible indecencies" were 4.7 per thousand. Those stats need more context, so here's the story. While both of those stats are increases, they are significantly lower than many countries, such as the US and others in Europe which are at least 30x higher. However, Japan's history of sexual violence against women is common to the point where it's embedded in the culture. We're talking about sexual harassment, domestic violence, molestation...the list goes on. But you wouldn't know it, especially since their justice system boasts a more than 90% conviction rate. The truth is, acts of sexual violence have a level of impunity in the society. As a result, too many cases go unreported. Stand for Something- No Apologies This plays into the misleading narrative of Japan being a country ...