As a foreigner living in Japan, it's often difficult to blend it with the crowd. While at times this might be fun, at others it can be a catalyst for trouble.
Although Japan remains relatively safe, sex-related crimes are on the rise, with this year's figures for train groping, stalking and rape at record highs.
Despite this, however, the resources available to those who have been victims of sex crimes and the willingness of authorities to tackle perpetrators are scant, and there is virtually no official assistance available for women who can't speak Japanese.