Japan’s sex industry boom: How tourism and the yen are changing everything

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Japan’s weakened yen and explosive tourism boom are reshaping the country’s sex industry, drawing in more foreign customers and creating new concerns for police, workers and local communities. This episode explains why the industry is expanding, who is driving the demand and what risks Japan now faces.Watch the full Japan Today Spotlight series on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyLmgel-5aDxrGswj_8hRRiUwdm5tGGTH

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