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日本語/Japanese  Mon 04/14 20:30 JST
A few snaps taken around Tokyo. The first one says "(we) wont let you grope. (we) wont forgive (you)" with a side note saying "offenders get from 6 months to 7 years in jail."
And the one below says "groping is a crime" with the side note "saying 'it just happened' is still a crime."
Perversion on the trains in Japan is a problem so much so that there have been women only carriages for quite a while now. But there are some who are taking this situation to their advantage.

Many young girls are accusing men of groping them. A typical case is that two girls work together. After they designate their target, one of the girls will follow the man off the train and say "Sawatta no ne?" or "You touched me." The second girl would join in as a stranger and say "yeah I saw you touch her."
The first girl would then say, "give me 40,000 yen and we can forget about this or I go to the police."

The video below shows another tactic. A woman bumps into a man (who had both hands in his pocket) and falls to the floor crying saying that he touched her. The man was falsely accused of groping her and spent the night at the police station.
The woman approached the police a week later to confess that she did it because she wanted ”private settlement money."
Below is another example of how men are the target. A 24 year old man was arrested for making his girlfriend stand close to a target on a carriage and say that she was touched. The 24 year old was later arrested after his girlfriend betrayed him and confessed that they tried to set up their target for money.
Below: Women only carriages are only "women-only" effective between rush hours when the trains are packed.
Such is the problem that men have lately been asking for "men only carriages" as reported by Japan Probe and Zak Zak. Would be interesting to see if these carriages are approved. Do you think that men only carriages are a good idea? Would you get on one to avoid the chance of being falsely accused of groping somebody?

In the meantime, men can buy these straps which are attached to nothing but shows that their hands are occupied - a bargain at 525 yen.
And if you cant get hold of these straps however, you can simply wave your hands about like this bloke in the video below.
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Hyun-Bin in Sydney Australia / Busan Korea
Sterilization Technician@ Prince Of Wales Hospital
Registered on 2007/01/09 22:47
LOL @ last video Danny

having a Men only carriage won't solve anything

vice versa with women only carriage

though i remember hearing that if a girl doesnt get groped in Japan that she isnt pretty or good enough..


(ID #170543) Posted on 2008/04/14 20:44
D_Blade in Montreal
Non-profit org. volunteering work addict
Registered on 2006/12/31 22:48
Your last line made me think that some (perverted in that case) people really have the worst, lamest excuses for their weird hobbies/fetishes/illustrations of impulses, etc. to be condoned.
(ID #170548) Posted on 2008/04/14 20:50
Sakari in Tokyo
Student
Registered on 2007/06/20 01:24
I think a groping carriages would solve the problem.
(ID #170952) Posted on 2008/04/15 20:55
tsa004 in america town, usa
consultant
Registered on 2008/02/15 00:10
dude easiest way....go homo/or flaming queer make em think your literally being raped by the girl when she called you out. bet you itll work. 

*mo yaddda* *Kimoiiiiii* (like a okami fainting spell for good measure)
(ID #171226) Posted on 2008/04/16 10:16
D_Blade in Montreal
Non-profit org. volunteering work addict
Registered on 2006/12/31 22:48
Between chikan and bullying for money, no act is morally better than the other... They are both despicable and worth a subliminal brainwash to finally retrieve a sense of justice and good.
I liked (and grinned at it as well) the first picture... The poster makes me think they are all fans of Kamina...
"Fight the Power!" Hell Yeah, Ba-by~!! 
(ID #170545) Posted on 2008/04/14 20:46
imodey in Honolulu, Hawaii
Plastic train engineer
Registered on 2008/02/01 08:13
I still think Japanese trains are the most pleasant and safe to ride.  No matter how insanely packed the trains manage to get, there seems to rarely be any sort of incident.  I much rather have it that way than in some other countries where you have to continuously watch who may be standing behind or next to you.  I can handle a woman falsely accusing me of being a groping me.  Being robbed or pick pocketed straight up sucks.
(ID #170551) Posted on 2008/04/14 21:02
bolt in Tampa Fl.
security/student
Registered on 2007/04/17 14:53
men or woken are in it for the quick buck.. be funny if some guy would come forward and say some woman groped him and asked for her to be arrested! men get screwed over too.. and everybody belives the poor inocent woman..yeah right! turnabout is fair play!
(ID #170558) Posted on 2008/04/14 21:10
searching for work T-T
Registered on 2007/10/11 21:54
That's actually quite a good idea, but i wonder if it isn't very confusing for tourists.
I mean, not that it would be a bad thing to accidentally hop in a train with only woman aboard XD. 
GundamJehutyKai in Foundation II Stellvia
IT Client Support
Registered on 2007/09/12 21:33
TBH, I wouldn't be surprised to hear that the number of false accusations would be greater than the actual number of groping incidents. 

it's a crime which is hard to prove yet can be taken advantage of by one party. Rape is similar in that the woman can accuse and then the guy is castrated, even if he is innocent.
(ID #170576) Posted on 2008/04/14 21:35
GundamJehutyKai in Foundation II Stellvia
IT Client Support
Registered on 2007/09/12 21:33
Forgot to add that the Women making the accusations usually get away scott free, even if they made the accusation up to begin with!!
(ID #170580) Posted on 2008/04/14 21:39
tammie86 in Santa Clara, CA
Secretary
Registered on 2008/01/08 09:58
groping =/= rape

If a woman is touched it is just emotional harm, rape is not only emotional but physical too and should be investigated and punished to the extent of the law. There are ways to find out about rape if the victim goes to the hospital like they should, and thus has something groping doesn't...evidence.
(ID #170714) Posted on 2008/04/15 05:07
Jotham in Los Angeles, CA
Student
Registered on 2008/03/08 16:19
this kind of segregation would solve some groping issues, BUT, I can only fixate to think later on in the future, more trains will switch over to gender separation, if any at all circumstances will push it to that extent. I say things are fine the way they, like toast and butter. Don't all of a sudden add mayonnaise. These are the small and intricate things that make up holy hell Japan
(ID #170578) Posted on 2008/04/14 21:37
Joe1991 in London
Registered on 2007/11/22 07:49
The perverts ruin it for everyone...gah, always the way.
(ID #170579) Posted on 2008/04/14 21:38
Jotham in Los Angeles, CA
Student
Registered on 2008/03/08 16:19
and as for the handle thingymajigger, to me it seems like a product for people who have deprived themselves of their own dignity in terms of trusting their own hands. 
(ID #170581) Posted on 2008/04/14 21:41
soonkiong in Kuching, Malaysia
Student
Registered on 2007/08/22 12:50
waving your hands around like that bloke in the last video seems to be the best solution for us men. it should scare away all those pesky girls who wanna cheat your money! ^^;;
(ID #170585) Posted on 2008/04/14 22:03
D_Blade in Montreal
Non-profit org. volunteering work addict
Registered on 2006/12/31 22:48
And it is the ultimate way to not get pickpocketed. Kudos!
(ID #170684) Posted on 2008/04/15 03:10
Benjamin Takeyo in Lieu de la batille decisive
ひきこもり/Hikikomori. Suits my current state more than a 大学生/University Student. ^^
Registered on 2007/12/04 23:16
If men were to accuse women of groping them...
(ID #170588) Posted on 2008/04/14 22:23
vegas in San Diego
In the Navy
Registered on 2007/12/26 00:51
i remember visiting tokyo last year and ALWAYS ending up (by sheer coincidence) on a Ladies Only carriage.  Slightly embarrassing but we always moved.  The ladies were always just giggling until we figured it out and moved on,  but then again we also made it a point to travel when it wasn't rush hour.  Still,  a sexual assault accusation shouldn't be taken lightly and anything to ease minds of the innocent should help.  
(ID #170589) Posted on 2008/04/14 22:28
Henry in Makati, Philippines
anime/cosplay events organizer
Registered on 2006/12/25 19:17
this may be a temporary solution but it is still a solution to protect innocent men from 'opportunist'

but that won't stop some pervs and opportunists >.>
(ID #170590) Posted on 2008/04/14 22:29
lowlife187 in Atlanta, Georgia USA
Contraband Distrabution Specialist
Registered on 2007/09/29 04:30
If Danny suddenly stops blogging one week we all will know what happened.  Danny's been pointing his stormtrooper rifle at the wrong rebel stronghold!!!
(ID #170594) Posted on 2008/04/14 22:51
Timotei in Sweden
NEET
Registered on 2008/02/17 09:28
I find it sad that you have to seperate men and women, why can't everyone just be together and live in a peaceful environment? 

Oh, back to the reality, men only carriage could solve the problem for the moment, but in the longer terms I think it would do more damage than good.
(ID #170596) Posted on 2008/04/14 23:01
Evil King in Vlaardingen, the Netherlands, Earth
Student and full-time otaku
Registered on 2007/12/19 00:24
This is one of those 'WTF Japan' moments. I heard it was happening, but not to this extent (botht the real and the faked gropings). Just do something useful with your day (like collecting figures ^^).
(ID #170600) Posted on 2008/04/14 23:10
Hangmen13 in Sabah, Malaysia
Registered on 2007/04/21 21:19
It's quite unfair that there are no men's right groups or organizations fighting for the creation of men only carriage. This is gender discrimination I tell ya. Ain't men and women made equal?

Also, in before JAV porn about a busty hot babe trapped inside a men only carriage.
(ID #170601) Posted on 2008/04/14 23:11
Streetpilot1 in Philadelphia, USA
Limousine Driver
Registered on 2008/04/02 07:51
I find it amazing that just an accusation is enough to land someone in jail for this. It would require proof in the U.S. or the accuser would run the risk of being convicted of making false accusations.
(ID #170602) Posted on 2008/04/14 23:14
Fabian in Germany
student
Registered on 2008/01/09 00:24
Using a friend as your (blatantly lying) witness would work. You don't have to be in the right to win a lawsuit, you just have to win over the judge/jury. 
(ID #170799) Posted on 2008/04/15 11:12
Streetpilot1 in Philadelphia, USA
Limousine Driver
Registered on 2008/04/02 07:51
I am  surprised  that a society as advanced as Japan's would take such a step backward as to segregate their population.
(ID #170603) Posted on 2008/04/14 23:17
harumonia in Singapore
Registered on 2008/02/25 04:15
Danny you dance like Rick!
(ID #170604) Posted on 2008/04/14 23:25
adamcube in Near London, UK
Registered on 2008/04/14 23:24
Amazing dancing Danny. I can't believe you had the guts to go all out like that - and you weren't even arrested! :p
(ID #170605) Posted on 2008/04/14 23:29
Registered on 2007/05/27 12:46
well if the problems still continues despite efforts being made to curb the problem,i think i may know a drastic answer to solve the problem.how about a curfew?

curfew solution 1:
here how it works:at certain hours(eg:8am-9am) of the day women are allowed outside to get to work first and the men must remain at home during this hours and if any men(even if he is diguised as a women)who is detected during the curfew hours will immediately arrested and appropriate justice will dealt to him so on and so forth.

curfew solution 2:
split areas in transport terminals one for the men and the other for women and both genders are not allowed to cross each other lines and if they do break the rules,appropriate justice will be taken and so on and so forth.
this way men and women take different routes of transport.

btw this is only a suggestion so take your pick as both have benefits and drawbacks.
(ID #170606) Posted on 2008/04/14 23:35
seto in Switzerland
Coder
Registered on 2008/03/05 08:37
and what if i want to go to work together with my girlfriend? or take her out in the evening?

please, this is ridiculous.

a better solution would be to better educate people from child age.
men should know how to behave in public areas and be able to control their desires. females should strengthen their character, do martial arts and in general learn not to be affected by humiliation.
i'm no expert, but i'd think gropers get most of their kick from feeling the humiliation of their victims. if the victim kicks their ass instead of being embarassed and retreating like a rabbit, that would surely change something.

in short: women should get more balls and men should lose some. ;)
(ID #170624) Posted on 2008/04/15 00:39
lostandfound in a UFO... catcher...
Part human, part student, 100% loser
Registered on 2007/10/22 02:10
LOL straps which aren't attached to anything, I'll get one for the lulz... You can still poke people with those straps right? If you know what I mean...
I think I like your idea better Danny, dancing is so much more fun than holding those straps... 
(ID #170626) Posted on 2008/04/15 00:41
lostandfound in a UFO... catcher...
Part human, part student, 100% loser
Registered on 2007/10/22 02:10
If you wanna grope someone, go grope yourself! Dunno if this is possible but... I find this men only carriage weird... NOT that only this part of Japan is weird...
(ID #170628) Posted on 2008/04/15 00:46
Hakushaku in US(United Shame)
In Insanity Hell
Registered on 2008/03/13 03:33
Now that comment is weird..lol grope......yourself...uggg
(ID #170704) Posted on 2008/04/15 04:19
D_Blade in Montreal
Non-profit org. volunteering work addict
Registered on 2006/12/31 22:48
They must be much narcissistic to grope themselves. 
"Ohhh! What is that hand!! Pervert! Oh, that's mine. I love myself so much sometimes"
...Urgh.
Please give me an aspirin.
(ID #170730) Posted on 2008/04/15 07:52
Edward in Michigan U.S.A.
Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
Registered on 2006/12/24 12:02
^o^  Makes note for future reference.
(ID #170803) Posted on 2008/04/15 11:46
D_Blade in Montreal
Non-profit org. volunteering work addict
Registered on 2006/12/31 22:48
I was not talking about myself, dear friend, just going for pure sarcasm on what was said above.
What, you thought I was talking about myself? Dear Kami-Sama.
(ID #170812) Posted on 2008/04/15 12:23
Edward in Michigan U.S.A.
Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
Registered on 2006/12/24 12:02
D_Blade I just could resist the urge to tease you.  I'm bad like that...  Of course you weren't talking about yourself. 
(ID #170818) Posted on 2008/04/15 12:40
D_Blade in Montreal
Non-profit org. volunteering work addict
Registered on 2006/12/31 22:48
Either I take things too seriously or I just wonder how far others think (especially the ones other than you and I; y'know, people who read your crazy joke and take it literally ^^).
I will opt for the second option in this precise case. XD
(ID #170823) Posted on 2008/04/15 13:02
Edward in Michigan U.S.A.
Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
Registered on 2006/12/24 12:02
You are right.  I should be more careful.  I think I annoyed someone here recently and wasn't smart enough to realize it.
(ID #170845) Posted on 2008/04/15 14:06
D_Blade in Montreal
Non-profit org. volunteering work addict
Registered on 2006/12/31 22:48
Eh? Really? That's sad.
People should learn to laugh a bit more (and appreciate life and the little things) sometimes.
As for myself, I was joking in return... My reputation is not to prove anymore... I'm just an ero oyaji, you know! XD
(ID #170852) Posted on 2008/04/15 14:35
ornehx in Penang, Malaysia
dannychoo.com no aidokusha
Registered on 2007/12/25 23:02
hopefully gay incidents wont increase
(ID #170631) Posted on 2008/04/15 00:51
Edward in Michigan U.S.A.
Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
Registered on 2006/12/24 12:02
You know it will.  Not sure how true it is sooo...  I have heard that it happens on the "women only" carriages.
(ID #170722) Posted on 2008/04/15 06:44
Registered on 2007/05/27 12:46
possibly the rise of gayism.lols

(ID #170758) Posted on 2008/04/15 09:24
NightRiver in Philly, USA
Systems programmer
Registered on 2008/04/05 02:01
Oh man, am I gonna have to watch out for this when I visit Japan? Any known cases of some girls targeting gaijins?
(ID #170645) Posted on 2008/04/15 01:07
Ozy in Penang Hill, Malaysia.
gunpla & diorama builder
Registered on 2008/04/13 17:32
japan so weired... 
(ID #170649) Posted on 2008/04/15 01:12
the great paul in Brooklyn, New York
Poor College Student
Registered on 2008/03/14 09:02
if i get accused and get stuck in jail i'm so going to get the girl back when i get out.i'll show her what real gropping is
(ID #170661) Posted on 2008/04/15 02:29
desangel in Malaysia
Student
Registered on 2008/03/30 10:05
on the safe side i think we should put our hands in the air and say banzai!!! when we're in the train
(ID #170667) Posted on 2008/04/15 02:36
omegaweapon22 in The Theatre of Dreams!
Student
Registered on 2007/12/19 16:42
If I was only a busy Japanese train with women around, I'll put my hands on my head like when I was in primary/elementary school and when we were naughty, the teacher would stop us by telling us to put our hands on our head. Then I'll leave the train with my hands on my head and if any women were to accuse me, I'll slowly walk to a camera and talk to them with my hands on my head. Stupid looking and may get pick pocketed but will make sure I won't be falsely accused.   
(ID #170672) Posted on 2008/04/15 02:47
omegaweapon22 in The Theatre of Dreams!
Student
Registered on 2007/12/19 16:42
Would have to learn to keep my balance on the train. 
(ID #170688) Posted on 2008/04/15 03:26
gurugurutrex in Vancouver, B.C., Canada
オタク by moonlight, Graphic Designer by daylight
Registered on 2007/11/08 03:37
Yes, it's a good idea. We should protect the men too! >=(
(ID #170679) Posted on 2008/04/15 02:56
cowboy4eva in New York, Osaka, Tokyo
Leisure Consultant, Writer, Webmaster
Registered on 2008/01/29 07:28
Women only carriages don't even work. People still feel girls up on the trains and now these chicks are scamming. These guys need to just take taxis.....
(ID #170683) Posted on 2008/04/15 03:08
laughingman in Canada
McMaster Engineering Student Fall 08
Registered on 2007/11/18 11:58
Segregation is never a good thing, so I voted against it. However, that doesn't mean I approve of something this perverse. There just needs to be another answer, that's all I can say :/
(ID #170685) Posted on 2008/04/15 03:15
Sauronu in Bulgaria
Programmer
Registered on 2007/01/15 23:39
Wow, man only carriage, I imagine it - beer and naughty girls :D
(ID #170690) Posted on 2008/04/15 03:34
D_Blade in Montreal
Non-profit org. volunteering work addict
Registered on 2006/12/31 22:48
Tsk tsk, no naughty girls since it would strictly be man-only... And that would be law or rule-enforced.
Sorry for shattering your dreams in pieces and bits... But it is one of my specialties.
(ID #170696) Posted on 2008/04/15 04:05
Astrana in Calgary, Canada
Student
Registered on 2007/08/15 11:20
I say no to Sausage Fest
I am already going to a Tech School with probably 20 men to 1 girl ratio...
(ID #170725) Posted on 2008/04/15 07:21
D_Blade in Montreal
Non-profit org. volunteering work addict
Registered on 2006/12/31 22:48
Sausage Fest... Urgh... Barf bag please?
(ID #170731) Posted on 2008/04/15 07:54
NMOtaku in Los Lunas, NM USA
Student/Someting/Pharm Tech
Registered on 2007/11/14 02:09
It's Like New Mexico Tech. 8.7 percent female. Spent a semester there living on campus. Won't and can't to that again too weird. Their Japanese Dept. it just one man, a true Zetsubou Sensei, that is why I am going to UNM. So NMT is a great school if you have no job and get scholarships, but no women, just a bunch of Otakus running around.  
(ID #171326) Posted on 2008/04/16 16:11
Registered on 2008/03/19 21:49
In the underground trains where I live, whenever coming and going to work during rush hour, I always make sure my hands are way up where EVERYONE can see them so as not to get framed so easily. Like my left hand grabbing on a handrail while my other hand is always somewhere near my shoulder, such as gripping tightly on my bag's shoulder strap.
(ID #170692) Posted on 2008/04/15 03:41