※Translated with Notion AI. (Plus version)
We’ve been encountering some troubling news lately.
Intriguingly, certain online broadcasts concerning “migrant prostitution” are being abruptly terminated after airing—a phenomenon that’s become increasingly noticeable.
It remains uncertain if these reports are being influenced or halted due to potential reputational risks to the media outlets.
Japan is a nation where press freedom is upheld, unlike countries like China and Russia.
However, this freedom does not inherently ensure highly transparent and credible information.
Lately, it is important to address the widespread effects of the depreciating yen, a topic that’s been garnering much attention.
Retirees who relocated overseas last year without taking the rapid yen depreciation into account are now facing difficulties.
I hope that the reports on “migrant prostitution” will prompt us to reflect on the societal consequences of yen devaluation.
Such devaluation might even result in Japan being viewed negatively from abroad.
Let’s dive into the various forms of “migrant prostitution” that exist, a topic not often covered in the media.
