EPISODE · Mar 26, 2024 · 27 MIN
Sexual Harassment in Japan
from Portraits of Life in Japan · host Monclou Karoline
In Japan, women often face sexual harassment on public transportation, especially on crowded trains. As reported by Asia Media International: “More than 75% of all Japanese women have been groped. And yet, less than 10% actually report these crimes.” I was sexually harassed at the train station near my hotel when I visited Kyoto two months ago. Today, on Portraits of Life in Japan we are going to talk about the Japanese word "Chikan" which means "unwanted touching," and how common is on trains in Japan. Follow Portraits of Life in Japan on Instagram Leave your comments and reviews on Podchaser.com Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com
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In Japan, women often face sexual harassment on public transportation, especially on crowded trains. As reported by Asia Media International: “More than 75% of all Japanese women have been groped. And yet, less than 10% actually report these crimes.” I was sexually harassed at the train station near my hotel when I visited Kyoto two months ago. Today, on Portraits of Life in Japan we are going to talk about the Japanese word "Chikan" which means "unwanted touching," and how common is on trains in Japan. Follow Portraits of Life in Japan on Instagram Leave your comments and reviews on Podchaser.com Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com
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