Mother of 'Terrace House' star Hana Kimura files ethics complaint over death
The mother of Hana Kimura, a cast member of Fuji Television's popular reality show "Terrace House," filed a complaint with a broadcast ethics watchdog Wednesday alleging a human rights violation over her daughter's death in May following cyberbullying. "Terrace House" came under heavy criticism and ...
Victims complain of complicated procedures to address cyberbullying
Victims of online bullying complain of the need to navigate complicated procedures to file lawsuits over abusive posts made by people hiding behind the veil of anonymity. "It takes too much time and money," a victim said. Cyberbullying came under the spotlight in Japan following the ...
Survey shows more than 80% in Japan back tougher cyberbullying regulations
The government is mulling revisions to the disclosure of information on perpetrators of cyberbullying following the apparent suicide of professional wrestler Hana Kimura.
COVID-19 pandemic has left us all feeling a little overwhelmed
When the internet sits in judgment on perceived violators of unwritten laws, its standards tend to be those of a technologized lynch mob.
Courts to decide if cyberbullies' info is released, Japan ministry says
By revising the existing system, the ministry aims to simplify procedures through which information about perpetrators of online bullying can be sought.
Japan panel calls for disclosing cyberbullies' names and phone numbers
Under the current law, people must go through multiple court proceedings before they can identify individuals who make hateful posts against them.
Cyberbullying regulation in Japan could have a chilling effect
Communications ministry considers measures to make it easier to identify those who post abusive remarks on social media.
Public begins to wake up to sheer volume of harassment online
Social media users want abusers to drop their veil of anonymity.
Seeking kindness after a 'Terrace House' tragedy
The death of 'Terrace House' star Hana Kimura gives new impetus to discussions about cyberbullying.
Ex-member of South Korean girl band f(x) who spoke out on cyber bullying found dead
A former member of top South Korean girl group f(x), who had spoken out against cyber bullying, was found dead Monday, police said. The body of Choi Jin-ri, better known by her stage name, Sulli, was discovered at her home in Seongnam, south of Seoul, ...
Bullying finds fertile ground in social media
Smartphones have become an essential tool for people of all ages, but they also pose serious challenges for parents and teachers trying to protect children from online abuse. The July suicide of a high school girl in Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture, serves as an example of ...
