Japan's Train Groping Persists as Women-Only Cars Mark 25 Years
Mariko was a teenager the day she found herself alone in a near-empty carriage with a man who sat across from her, exposed himself and began to masturbate. Terrified that fleeing or crying out might provoke something worse, she fixed her gaze elsewhere and waited for the next station. “There was nothing I could do,” said Mariko, now 33, who asked that her family name not be published. “I was terrified that he might attack me, so I kept quiet.” The memory has never entirely le
Despite the introduction of women-only train carriages a quarter-century ago, sexual harassment, known as 'chikan', continues to plague Japan's rail system. A woman, identified as Mariko, recounted a terrifying experience as a teenager where a man exposed himself and masturbated in front of her in a nearly empty carriage. She felt powerless to react for fear of escalating the situation, a memory that has deeply affected her. The existence of women-only cars was intended to combat this pervasive issue, offering a safer space for female commuters. However, incidents like Mariko's suggest that these measures have not entirely eradicated the problem. The ongoing prevalence of groping highlights the persistent challenges women face in public spaces in Japan. This anniversary serves as a reminder that the fight against 'chikan' is far from over.
The persistence of sexual harassment on public transport, even with dedicated safety measures like women-only carriages, underscores the ongoing struggle for women's safety in public spaces.
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