Online shops in Japan are under investigation for listing used school indoor shoes, known as uwabaki, for sale at prices up to $320. These shoes, often worn by graduating schoolgirls, have drawn criticism due to concerns that the practice may be linked to the fetishization of young women. While some proponents view these sales as a form of collecting, critics argue it borders on child sexual abuse. AI
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RANK_REASON This cluster concerns a policy and legal investigation into online sales practices in Japan. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]
