Young women who were groped en route to last weekend’s university entrance exams in Japan will be allowed to sit an alternative test this weekend, authorities have announced – an unprecedented move ...

The increase in cases of assault and harassment has led to the organization of preventive citizen patrols and even the creation of an 'app' to "repel gropers." Japanese culture is criticized for ...

Japan arrested nearly 2,000 people nationwide on suspicion of chikan in 2023, according to police statistics. But many offenses go unreported: 80% of survey respondents who said they were groped did ...

As you probably know, Japan is infamous for "chikan" – men who grope women in crowded trains. Anti-chikan stickers for cell phones have been put out by the Saitama Prefecture Police department. And ...

Generally, Japan is happy when a Japanese word starts to gain a higher level of understanding and usage around the globe. A recent discussion about foreigners appreciating the convenience and ...

Many chikan survivors fear reporting the crime could create trouble for co-workers or school staff, he added. They may also be discouraged by the perception of a lengthy police process for a crime ...