Emba Allison

In Japan, pornography is everywhere—in convenience stores, online, and on city streets—often in full view of children. Behind this visibility lies a darker truth: exploitation, coercion, and abuse are common in the adult industry. Victims, many of them minors, are often silenced by shame and fear. At ZOE Japan, we raise awareness and offer resources to protect the vulnerable and fight sexual exploitation. Read the full story.

Our job is to sell happiness to girls, having them dream that someday, they can marry the host that they love. But it is like Mickey Mouse.

Suicide is now the leading cause of death for people in Japan aged 15 to 34 years old. Why is the rate so high?