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

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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.

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