Japan expands the definition of rape and raises the age of consent to 16 from 13

By Juliana Kim

Members of the House of Councilors vote on a series of legislation to broaden the definition of rape in Japan.

The new legislation redefines rape as nonconsensual sex, removing a requirement showing the victim fought back. The change comes after four years of protests decrying sexual violence in Japan.

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