human trafficking

Japanese Women Increasingly Trafficked Overseas for Sex Work by Scout Groups

The groups have made a killing by recruiting financially vulnerable women. Ordinary Japanese travelers are feeling the blowback.

Tokyo Girls Bar Workers Allegedly Forced Woman Into Prostitution

A popular and well-respected girls bar in Ikebukuro was reportedly the scene of a horrific case of abuse and sexual slavery.

Child Sex Tourism to Laos from Japan Booms, Driven By Social Media

Japanese men are flocking to Laos to participate in the heinous practice. Some who live in Laos are even conducting tours.

Report: 20 Japanese People May Be Held By Myanmar-Based Scammers

A Chinese-led group is reportedly forcing people from multiple countries - including Japan - to run scams on its behalf.