Japan is among the top 10 countries for effectively tackling the worldwide problem of child sexual abuse but can still do more, according to a groundbreaking report released earlier this week.
The Economist Intelligence Unit measured how 40 countries prevent and react to sexual violence and exploitation of children, under its first-ever research program on the subject. Examples of sexual exploitation given in the report include prostitution and trafficking.
The study, titled "Out of the shadows: Shining light on the response to child sexual abuse and exploitation," measured the sociopolitical environment, legal framework, government response and engagement of civil society and industry in each of the countries.