Tōkyō District Court
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Japan court rules human voice protected by publicity rights
A recent ruling in Japan has established that a human voice can be protected under publicity rights, akin to an individual's likeness. This decision stems from a case brought by voice actor Kenjiro Tsuda, who alleged un…
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Japan jails man for forcing 12-year-old Thai girl into sex work
A 52-year-old man in Japan has been sentenced to five years in prison and fined 1 million yen for forcing a 12-year-old Thai girl into sex work. The Tokyo District Court found Masayuki Hosono guilty of violating child w…
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Japan's whistle-blowers face retaliation despite legal protections · 1 source tracked
In Japan, whistle-blowers are facing significant professional and financial repercussions despite laws intended to protect them. Individuals like Katō-shi have experienced substantial damages claims from former employer…
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ANA pilot sentenced to 20 months for groping flight attendant
A pilot for All Nippon Airways, Ryota Mise, has been sentenced to 20 months in prison in Japan for sexually assaulting a female flight attendant. The incident occurred in October 2023 in Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture, wh…