Japan's domestic violence consultations hit record 98,000 in 2025

March 19, 2026

Reported by AI

Japan recorded 98,000 domestic violence consultations in 2025, a new high, according to police agency data. The figure has risen for 22 consecutive years.

Police agency data shows that Japan saw a record 98,000 consultations for domestic violence in 2025. This marks 22 straight years of increases. The Japan Times reported the figure, highlighting the ongoing issue. Keywords from the report include Japanese police, domestic violence, and child abuse, indicating police involvement in handling such cases. The steady rise in consultations underscores persistent social challenges, though specific breakdowns or causes remain undisclosed in the data.

Japan's births hit record low for 10th straight year

Preliminary data from Japan's health ministry shows that 705,809 babies were born in 2025, marking the lowest level since records began in 1899. This represents a 2.1% decline from the previous year, extending the drop for the 10th consecutive year. Despite government efforts to reverse the trend, the number is approaching 700,000 sooner than projected in a 2023 forecast.

Elementary school social media crime victims hit 10-year high at 167

February 26, 2026 Reported by AI

In 2025, the number of elementary school children in Japan who fell victim to sex crimes and other offenses via social media reached 167, the highest in the past 10 years. According to the National Police Agency, this marks a roughly 20% increase from the previous year, with victims' ages believed to be decreasing. The agency plans to monitor social media posts and issue warnings against enticing messages.

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São Paulo records 86 feminicides in first quarter, a new high

May 02, 2026 Reported by AI

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