Commuters cram into a train in Japan. With sexual assault rife on public transport, a variety of deterrents have been thought up. Photo: Alamy
Commuters cram into a train in Japan. With sexual assault rife on public transport, a variety of deterrents have been thought up. Photo: Alamy
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Six ways Japanese women can deter gropers on trains and sexual harassment, from stickers to stamps

  • Sexual assault is so common on Japanese public transport that IT firms and even stationers offer solutions
  • Audible phone camera clicks, stamps, stickers and apps are among the innovations

Commuters cram into a train in Japan. With sexual assault rife on public transport, a variety of deterrents have been thought up. Photo: Alamy
Commuters cram into a train in Japan. With sexual assault rife on public transport, a variety of deterrents have been thought up. Photo: Alamy
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