How common is domestic violence in Japan?

There's an almost dispassionate matter-of-factness in the way Risa Tanaka describes how she was tortured by her husband. read more

I believe domestic violence (DV) is not very common in Japan. I don't know anyone in my life who has gone through physical or sexual abuse from their partners, whereas I have a few friends from other countries whose parents got divorced because of DV done by either a wife or husband. read more

Japan introduced its first domestic violence law in 2002, putting the country in line with the other 125 countries that have specific laws against domestic violence. However, nearly 600 million women worldwide live in countries where intimate partner violence is not yet a crime. read more

Domestic violence in South Korea is a common problem. Domestic violence against women in South Korea is based in its patriarchal societal and familial structures, and often fueled by heavy alcohol use. read more