WARNING: This article deals with suicide, sexual violence and pornography.
As Japan's parliament debates a new law drafted to protect young people who signed contracts to perform in pornographic productions, two women have spoken out about the abuses they suffered in the industry, hoping the legislation will be a "first step" toward ending exploitation.
For one woman, who wishes to be known only as Maiko, economic hardship propelled her into the porn industry 10 years ago when times became difficult at the education company she was running. After much agonizing, she typed "porn" into an internet search, looking for a high-paying job as she struggled to pay her rent.