Japan sees record number of domestic violence cases in 2018

This is still the tip of the iceberg, and these numbers will continue to rise. DV is a SERIOUS problem here, most times kept hidden because of social stigma and lack of general education about what defines the crime.

Just like the recent new "law" that outlaws any corporal punishment, it is I fear, going to take a shocking case, of DV to rattle the people that will force the government to enact another meaningless law outlawing DV.

The National Police Agency said increased social awareness of the issue is believed to have resulted in a rise in the number of people seeking police consultations, leading to arrests and other actions.

This is good news. It won't solve everything but more people recognizing this is unacceptable/criminal behavior is a positive step FWD.

Record number or record reported.

Record number or record reported.

Uh, yeah, somehow JT has the ACTUAL number of domestic violence incidents, whereas the police don't. Of course there are unreported cases.

There must be many many cases not being reported.

I would imagine divorce rates are up too?

The National Police Agency said increased social awareness of the issue is believed to have resulted in a rise in the number of people seeking police consultations

I remember they used the same excuse for the increase in child abuse, which has been proven to be false. The economic restraints, low salaries, a lack of child care facilities, increased taxes and uncertain future are taking their toll on Japanese society creating and increase in domestic violence and child abuse.

Disillusioned - exactly!

I never laid a hand on my ex. She would break things of mine to try and get me to hit her, too smart for that.

@WA4TKG - I never laid a hand on my ex. She would break things of mine to try and get me to hit her, too smart for that.

I went through the same thing my Japanese ex-wife. I came home from work one day to find one of my guitars smashed on the balcony. She would also throw away any of my clothes she didn't like. The worst event was, I got two stitches in my elbow from blocking a cast iron fry pan thrown at my head when I said I didn't want to have a baby. There are many thing in the Japanese psych that contribute to higher rates of domestic violence and it's not just violent men.

@dis. I feel for you. But try breaking up with your gay partner who went to the gym a lot!

DV is a symptom of a declining society. If you love someone you have to find other ways to release stress. We go to the sento or climb a mountain.

basically I think, Japan needs public info ads on tv. Overseas there are always ads; don’t drink and drive, don’t smoke, AA, dont bash your children, don’t speed etc. japan needs to have such ads.

The young generation is growing up on violent games and deminishing socialization. Of course they will explode.