Japan: Tokyo Police Launch Anti-Groping Campaign

By Larry Habegger | Permalink | No Comments | September 16th, 2009 | Trackback

Tokyo police began a weeklong campaign to apprehend gropers on commuter trains Sept. 14, a problem for women that has existed for decades with little apparent progress made to stop it. Tokyo’s subways are notoriously crowded during morning and evening rush hours, presenting opportunities for molesters to have their way in the press of humanity. Those caught and convicted face seven-year sentences, and last year authorities arrested some 6,000 of them. During the current campaign undercover teams have been deployed and uniformed patrols increased.

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