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Japan Records Surge in Upskirt Photography, Perverts ‘Bored’ Amid Pandemic to Blame, Experts Say

By Marcus Vance

• Oct 8, 2026 • 4 min read

Japan Records Surge in Upskirt Photography, Perverts ‘Bored’ Amid Pandemic to Blame, Experts Say

Direct Answer • Key Takeaway

Buoyed by Increasing Public Willingness to Call out ‘Chikan’, the Gropers Who Prey on Women on the Nation’s Famously Crowded Public Transport System, Japanese Police Have Launched a Crackdown on Another Variety of Sex Pest – the Growing Number of Upskirt Photography Enthusiasts.

Marcus Vance

Cybersecurity & Digital Privacy Researcher

Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.

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