barkers

Japan Group That Funneled Women into Sex Work Busted

Tokyo Police say Access, a social media-based "scout" network, targeted women who had racked up host club debts.

When in Japan, Avoid the Bar Barkers at All Costs

It's illegal in Japan to target people on the street and lure them into a bar. So why do so many businesses…

Kyoto Cracks Down on Barkers in Tourist Trap Districts

A revised law aims to eliminate harassment of locals and tourists from Kyoto's top tourist areas. But will it work?