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Japan approves bill simplifying court steps to identify cyberbullies

National / Crime & Legal Feb 26, 2021

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

National Dec 25, 2020

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

National Dec 23, 2020

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

National / Crime & Legal Dec 17, 2020

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

National / Crime & Legal Dec 16, 2020

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

National Jul 16, 2020

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

Entertainment News Jul 4, 2020

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

National / Media | BIG IN JAPAN Jun 27, 2020

COVID-19 pandemic has left us all feeling a little overwhelmed

by Michael Hoffman

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

National / Social Issues Jun 13, 2020

Suicide in Japan: Seeking to part the dark clouds as pandemic threatens recent progress

by Andrew McKirdy

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

TV | Wide Angle Jun 11, 2020

Hana Kimura's legacy is one of inclusion and acceptance

by Farrah Hasnain

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

Language | NEWS IN NIHONGO Jun 9, 2020

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'

Voices | FOREIGN AGENDA Jun 5, 2020

Comedian B.J. Fox: The joke I regret making on 'Terrace House'

by B.J. Fox

The recent passing of "Terrace House" star Hana Kimura has focused Japan's attention on the topic of cyberbullying.

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