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Slow to start, Japan is finally having a #MeToo moment

Author: Thisanka Siripala

In: PRI, 2018

Addresses the development of the #MeToo movement in Japan that captured the nation's attention in April 2018 after a top-ranking Finance Ministry official was accused by a female reporter of repeated sexual harassment. A secret recording published online revealed the bureaucrat asking the reporter, “Can I kiss you?” and “Can I hug you?” and “Can I touch your breasts?” during an interview.

See also https://qz.com/1697589/japans-kutoo-movement-rejects-mandatory-high-heels-for-women/

Available online at:

https://www.pri.org/stories/2018-04-30/slow-start-japan-finally-having-metoo-moment