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Surge in Groping Incidents on Tokyo Trains Revealed

1/22/2026

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About 15.1% of men using Tokyo trains report being groped, according to a Tokyo metropolitan government survey.
Meanwhile, 54.3% of women reported similar experiences.
Takayuki Harada, a professor at the University of Tsukuba, noted prior surveys showed rates around 5–10%.
The survey is part of a 2023 initiative to understand sexual assaults on public transport and to highlight a rise in reported incidents for both genders.

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Story summary

About 15.1% of men using Tokyo trains report being groped, according to a Tokyo metropolitan government survey.
Meanwhile, 54.3% of women reported similar experiences.
Takayuki Harada, a professor at the University of Tsukuba, noted prior surveys showed rates around 5–10%.
The survey is part of a 2023 initiative to understand sexual assaults on public transport and to highlight a rise in reported incidents for both genders.