Tokyo’s ‘embarrassing’ street prostitution prompts demand in Japan for new laws

Tokyo’s ‘embarrassing’ street prostitution prompts demand in Japan for new laws

Politicians and online users bemoan Japan’s decline following reports about local women who seek clients in Okubo Park for paid sex.

Scrutiny mounts on Japan’s host culture as young women are forced into prostitution

Japan’s growing reputation as a sex tourism destination has drawn significant international attention, particularly regarding street prostitution in Tokyo’s Kabukicho district. Recent media coverage has exposed how young women are coerced into the sex industry through exploitative host clubs. These revelations have provoked heated online discussions, with critics questioning whether government responses are genuinely aimed at protecting vulnerab…