Japan approves bill simplifying court steps to identify cyberbullies
Changes to the law on internet service providers come after calls to tackle online abuse, particularly after last year's death of a cast member on a popular reality show.
Mother of Hana Kimura wants to raise awareness of cyberbullying
Kyoko Kimura is considering taking legal action against people who posted abuse aimed at the "Terrace House" star.
Yahoo Japan to delete hateful posts with AI to tackle cyberbullying
The move comes following the suicide in May of Hana Kimura, a cast member of the popular reality show "Terrace House."
Man sent to prosecutors over cyberbullying of late ‘Terrace House’ star Hana Kimura
Police say Hana Kimura received around 300 hateful messages from approximately 200 accounts and that the man's comments were particularly malicious.
Man may face charges for cyberbullying of late ‘Terrace House’ star Hana Kimura
The man in his 20s from Osaka Prefecture is suspected by Tokyo Metropolitan Police of having defamed Kimura on Twitter several times, posting abusive comments asking why she was still alive.
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 ...
Fuji TV had deal with 'Terrace House' cast on how scenes played out
Fuji Television said Friday that it had a written agreement with cast members of its popular reality show "Terrace House" concerning how scenes would be staged and shot, after the cyberbulling-linked death of Hana Kimura triggered a massive public outcry. "Terrace House" came under heavy ...
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.
Suicide in Japan: Seeking to part the dark clouds as pandemic threatens recent progress
The death of ‘Terrace House’ star Hana Kimura in May has thrust the issue of suicide back into the national spotlight.
Hana Kimura's legacy is one of inclusion and acceptance
With all the news about Hana Kimura focusing on her death, I wanted to write about her life.
Japan considers anti-cyberbullying steps after Netflix cast member death
A Kyodo article explores the language of cyberbullying and notes government views on what should be done.
Comedian B.J. Fox: The joke I regret making on 'Terrace House'
The recent passing of "Terrace House" star Hana Kimura has focused Japan's attention on the topic of cyberbullying.
