88 women in Tokyo crackdown on prostitution, reasons for prostitution 'Entertainment and celebrity support'Most
Dec 05, 2024
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According to Japanese media, including the Yomiuri Shimbun, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department said it arrested 88 women for violating the Prostitution Prevention Act near Okubo Park in Kabuki-cho, Shinjuku, an entertainment district in Tokyo from January to November this year.
This is 135 cases compared to the same period last year, down more than 30%. However, as it has been on the rise again recently, the police said they plan to continue patrolling and cracking down on it.
By age, the 88 arrested people were in their 20s with 73, followed by nine in their 30s, four in their 40s and 50s, and two in their teens.
The oldest was 52 years old, and there was also a 16-year-old student.
The police pointed out that `the age is lower than last year.'
The most common motive for prostitution was to enter host bar clubs or support male underground idols at 31%.
Then 'Hobbies such as travel, purchasing brand products, etc.' (19%). It was followed by 'preparing living expenses' (13%).
Reporter Jang Jong-ho bellho@sportschosun.com
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.