‘Men know they won’t face consequences’: rise of street sex work in Tokyo is fuelling calls for change
Tokyo’s Kabukicho district is seeing a surge in street‑level sex work, driven by a spike in overseas visitors. Women are increasingly soliciting on sidewalks, while many men believe they face no legal repercussions. The trend has prompted advocacy groups and officials to demand reforms to protect workers and address public safety concerns and improve community wellbeing.