GITNUXREPORT 2026

Japan Rape Statistics

Rape reports in Japan rose sharply last year amid law changes and awareness campaigns.

Rajesh Patel

Team Lead & Senior Researcher with over 15 years of experience in market research and data analytics.

First published: Feb 13, 2026

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In 2022, Japan recorded 1,363 cognizable cases of forcible sexual intercourse (rape) nationwide according to the National Police Agency, marking a 23.6% increase from 2021.

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In 2021, reported rape cases in Japan totaled 1,103 under the penal code for forcible intercourse.

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From 2017 to 2022, annual reported rape cases in Japan rose from 881 to 1,363, reflecting law revisions expanding definitions.

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In fiscal year 2020, Japan's police cleared 1,024 rape offenses out of 1,156 reported.

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Tokyo reported 168 rape cases in 2022, the highest among prefectures at 14% of national total.

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Over 2018-2022, average annual rape reports in Japan were 1,156 cases.

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Rape reporting rate in Japan estimated at 5-10% of actual incidents per victim surveys.

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In 2019, 1,043 rape cases were reported to Japanese police.

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Homicide-linked rape cases in Japan: 12 in 2022 per NPA data.

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Child rape cases (under 13) reported: 512 in 2022.

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In 2023 preliminary data, rape cases reached 1,800+ amid increased awareness campaigns.

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Osaka prefecture saw 132 rape reports in 2022.

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Aichi reported 89 rape cases in 2022.

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Hokkaido had 76 rape incidents reported in 2022.

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Fukuoka logged 72 rape cases in 2022.

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Rape cases per 100,000 population in Japan: 1.06 in 2022.

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Kyoto reported 45 rape cases in 2022.

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Saitama had 98 rape reports in 2022.

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Chiba prefecture: 85 rape cases in 2022.

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Hyogo reported 67 rape incidents in 2022.

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Miyagi had 52 rape cases in 2022.

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Shizuoka reported 61 rape cases in 2022.

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Kanagawa logged 112 rape reports in 2022.

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Niigata had 41 rape cases in 2022.

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Gunma reported 54 rape incidents in 2022.

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Ibaraki: 63 rape cases in 2022.

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Nagano had 38 rape reports in 2022.

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Gifu reported 47 rape cases in 2022.

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Okayama logged 34 rape incidents in 2022.

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Rape conviction rate in Japan: 42% of reported cases in 2022.

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Average sentence for rape: 4.8 years imprisonment in 2022 courts.

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Suspects arrested for rape: 1,256 in 2022 per NPA.

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Indictment rate for rape: 78% of arrested in 2022.

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Suspended sentences in rape cases: 22% of convictions 2022.

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Fines imposed in minor rape-related cases: 5% in 2022.

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Appeals overturned in rape convictions: 3.4% rate 2022.

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Victim protection orders issued in rape trials: 65% in 2022.

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Child rape convictions: 89% guilty verdicts in 2022.

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Average trial duration for rape: 8.2 months in 2022 district courts.

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Probation granted: 31% of rape sentences under 3 years 2022.

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Life sentences for rape: 0.2% of cases involving murder 2022.

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DNA evidence used in 72% of rape convictions 2022.

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False accusation rape cases prosecuted: 1.1% of complaints 2022.

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Restraining orders post-rape: 58% compliance rate 2022.

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Group rape convictions: 112 cases sentenced in 2022.

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Compensation awards to victims: average 2.5 million yen in 2022 civil cases.

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Diversion from prosecution in juvenile rape: 25% in 2022.

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Lifetime lifetime registration for sex offenders post-2023 law: applied to 85% rape convicts.

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52% of perpetrators in Japan rape cases were aged 20-39 in 2022.

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Male offenders accounted for 99.5% of rape convictions in Japan 2022.

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18% of rape offenders were under 20 years old in 2022.

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Repeat offenders in rape: 15% had prior sex crime convictions per 2022 data.

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Unemployed perpetrators: 28% of arrested rapists in 2022.

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Alcohol-involved rape offenders: 42% per victim reports 2021.

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Foreign nationals as rape perpetrators: 3.1% of cases in 2022.

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Perpetrators aged 40-59: 25% of 2022 rape arrests.

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Acquaintance perpetrators (non-family): 45% in 2022 stats.

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Family member offenders: 23% of child rape cases 2022.

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Student perpetrators under 20: 12% of juvenile rape cases.

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Blue-collar worker rapists: 35% occupational demographic 2022.

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White-collar offenders: 18% in adult rape arrests 2022.

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Mental health issues among offenders: 11% diagnosed in court 2022.

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Drug use perpetrators: 7% tested positive in rape arrests 2022.

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Perpetrators with criminal history: 62% had priors in 2022.

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Homeless offenders in rape: 4.2% of urban cases 2022.

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National victim survey: 4.1% lifetime rape prevalence among women aged 18-49.

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2019 Cabinet Office survey: 13.5% women experienced sexual violence including rape.

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WHO estimates actual rape incidence 10x reported in Japan due to underreporting.

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2021 inner cabinet survey: 2.3% annual rape/attempt rate for women 18-29.

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University student survey: 5.8% female students raped in past year 2020.

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LGBTQ+ survey: 11% transgender women reported rape in Japan 2022.

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Rural women lifetime rape rate: 3.9% vs urban 4.8% per 2017 study.

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Corporate employee survey: 3.2% women experienced workplace rape attempts.

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Elderly women survey: 1.4% lifetime rape prevalence over 60.

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Disabled women: 9.2% rape rate in national disability survey 2021.

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High school girls: 2.1% raped by teachers per 2022 MEXT survey.

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Alcohol-related unreported rapes: 35% per victim anonymous survey.

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Online grooming leading to rape: 18% of teen cases unreported per study.

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Post-Fukushima survey: 4.7% women in affected areas reported rape increase.

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Night shift workers: 6.8% annual risk per labor survey.

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Dating app related rapes unreported: 22% per 2023 youth survey.

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0.9% men reported lifetime rape victimization in national survey.

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64% of 2022 rape cases in Japan involved minors under 20.

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Female victims comprised 99.2% of reported rape cases in Japan in 2022.

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Victims aged 13-18 accounted for 32% of rape cases in 2022 NPA data.

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28% of rape victims in Japan 2022 were under 13 years old.

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Adult female victims (20-29 years) made up 15% of 2022 rape reports.

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In victim surveys, 6.5% of Japanese women reported lifetime rape victimization.

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1.8% of female high school students in Japan experienced rape per 2019 survey.

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Elderly women (60+) victims: 4% of rape cases in 2022.

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Foreign female victims in Japan rape cases: 2.3% in 2022.

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Repeat victimization in rape: 12% of victims reported multiple incidents per Cabinet Office study.

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Urban area female victims 65% vs rural 35% in 2022 rape stats.

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Victims with disabilities: 8% higher risk in rape per 2021 survey.

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7.2% of Japanese women aged 18-29 reported attempted rape lifetime.

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Male victims in rape cases: 0.8% of total reports in 2022.

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Students as victims: 42% of 2022 child rape cases.

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Employed women victims: 22% of adult rape cases 2022.

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Unemployed female victims: 18% in 2022 data.

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Victims related to perpetrator (family/acquaintance): 68% in 2022.

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Stranger rape victims: 32% of cases in 2022 NPA.

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A haunting reality lies beneath Japan's serene surface, as new data reveals not only that reported rape cases jumped by nearly 24% in a single year but also that these official numbers likely represent less than one in ten actual incidents.

Key Takeaways

In 2022, Japan recorded 1,363 cognizable cases of forcible sexual intercourse (rape) nationwide according to the National Police Agency, marking a 23.6% increase from 2021.
In 2021, reported rape cases in Japan totaled 1,103 under the penal code for forcible intercourse.
From 2017 to 2022, annual reported rape cases in Japan rose from 881 to 1,363, reflecting law revisions expanding definitions.
64% of 2022 rape cases in Japan involved minors under 20.
Female victims comprised 99.2% of reported rape cases in Japan in 2022.
Victims aged 13-18 accounted for 32% of rape cases in 2022 NPA data.
52% of perpetrators in Japan rape cases were aged 20-39 in 2022.
Male offenders accounted for 99.5% of rape convictions in Japan 2022.
18% of rape offenders were under 20 years old in 2022.
Rape conviction rate in Japan: 42% of reported cases in 2022.
Average sentence for rape: 4.8 years imprisonment in 2022 courts.
Suspects arrested for rape: 1,256 in 2022 per NPA.
National victim survey: 4.1% lifetime rape prevalence among women aged 18-49.
2019 Cabinet Office survey: 13.5% women experienced sexual violence including rape.
WHO estimates actual rape incidence 10x reported in Japan due to underreporting.

Rape reports in Japan rose sharply last year amid law changes and awareness campaigns.

Incidence Rates and Reported Cases

In 2022, Japan recorded 1,363 cognizable cases of forcible sexual intercourse (rape) nationwide according to the National Police Agency, marking a 23.6% increase from 2021.
In 2021, reported rape cases in Japan totaled 1,103 under the penal code for forcible intercourse.
From 2017 to 2022, annual reported rape cases in Japan rose from 881 to 1,363, reflecting law revisions expanding definitions.
In fiscal year 2020, Japan's police cleared 1,024 rape offenses out of 1,156 reported.
Tokyo reported 168 rape cases in 2022, the highest among prefectures at 14% of national total.
Over 2018-2022, average annual rape reports in Japan were 1,156 cases.
Rape reporting rate in Japan estimated at 5-10% of actual incidents per victim surveys.
In 2019, 1,043 rape cases were reported to Japanese police.
Homicide-linked rape cases in Japan: 12 in 2022 per NPA data.
Child rape cases (under 13) reported: 512 in 2022.
In 2023 preliminary data, rape cases reached 1,800+ amid increased awareness campaigns.
Osaka prefecture saw 132 rape reports in 2022.
Aichi reported 89 rape cases in 2022.
Hokkaido had 76 rape incidents reported in 2022.
Fukuoka logged 72 rape cases in 2022.
Rape cases per 100,000 population in Japan: 1.06 in 2022.
Kyoto reported 45 rape cases in 2022.
Saitama had 98 rape reports in 2022.
Chiba prefecture: 85 rape cases in 2022.
Hyogo reported 67 rape incidents in 2022.
Miyagi had 52 rape cases in 2022.
Shizuoka reported 61 rape cases in 2022.
Kanagawa logged 112 rape reports in 2022.
Niigata had 41 rape cases in 2022.
Gunma reported 54 rape incidents in 2022.
Ibaraki: 63 rape cases in 2022.
Nagano had 38 rape reports in 2022.
Gifu reported 47 rape cases in 2022.
Okayama logged 34 rape incidents in 2022.

Incidence Rates and Reported Cases Interpretation

Even with rising reported numbers, Japan's rape statistics remain a chilling and incomplete ledger, where each increase likely reflects not a surge in crime but a heartbreakingly slow and reluctant lifting of the veil on a vast, hidden reality of violence.

Legal and Judicial Statistics

Rape conviction rate in Japan: 42% of reported cases in 2022.
Average sentence for rape: 4.8 years imprisonment in 2022 courts.
Suspects arrested for rape: 1,256 in 2022 per NPA.
Indictment rate for rape: 78% of arrested in 2022.
Suspended sentences in rape cases: 22% of convictions 2022.
Fines imposed in minor rape-related cases: 5% in 2022.
Appeals overturned in rape convictions: 3.4% rate 2022.
Victim protection orders issued in rape trials: 65% in 2022.
Child rape convictions: 89% guilty verdicts in 2022.
Average trial duration for rape: 8.2 months in 2022 district courts.
Probation granted: 31% of rape sentences under 3 years 2022.
Life sentences for rape: 0.2% of cases involving murder 2022.
DNA evidence used in 72% of rape convictions 2022.
False accusation rape cases prosecuted: 1.1% of complaints 2022.
Restraining orders post-rape: 58% compliance rate 2022.
Group rape convictions: 112 cases sentenced in 2022.
Compensation awards to victims: average 2.5 million yen in 2022 civil cases.
Diversion from prosecution in juvenile rape: 25% in 2022.
Lifetime lifetime registration for sex offenders post-2023 law: applied to 85% rape convicts.

Legal and Judicial Statistics Interpretation

This patchwork of statistics reveals a justice system that, while meticulously measuring every step of the process from arrest to appeal, still struggles to stitch together a truly formidable deterrent against the crime of rape.

Perpetrator Demographics

52% of perpetrators in Japan rape cases were aged 20-39 in 2022.
Male offenders accounted for 99.5% of rape convictions in Japan 2022.
18% of rape offenders were under 20 years old in 2022.
Repeat offenders in rape: 15% had prior sex crime convictions per 2022 data.
Unemployed perpetrators: 28% of arrested rapists in 2022.
Alcohol-involved rape offenders: 42% per victim reports 2021.
Foreign nationals as rape perpetrators: 3.1% of cases in 2022.
Perpetrators aged 40-59: 25% of 2022 rape arrests.
Acquaintance perpetrators (non-family): 45% in 2022 stats.
Family member offenders: 23% of child rape cases 2022.
Student perpetrators under 20: 12% of juvenile rape cases.
Blue-collar worker rapists: 35% occupational demographic 2022.
White-collar offenders: 18% in adult rape arrests 2022.
Mental health issues among offenders: 11% diagnosed in court 2022.
Drug use perpetrators: 7% tested positive in rape arrests 2022.
Perpetrators with criminal history: 62% had priors in 2022.
Homeless offenders in rape: 4.2% of urban cases 2022.

Perpetrator Demographics Interpretation

While these statistics sketch a chilling profile of a crime overwhelmingly committed by young, employed, and previously criminal men who often know their victims, the glaring absence of female-perpetrated convictions suggests our societal lens is still dangerously out of focus.

Surveys and Prevalence Studies

National victim survey: 4.1% lifetime rape prevalence among women aged 18-49.
2019 Cabinet Office survey: 13.5% women experienced sexual violence including rape.
WHO estimates actual rape incidence 10x reported in Japan due to underreporting.
2021 inner cabinet survey: 2.3% annual rape/attempt rate for women 18-29.
University student survey: 5.8% female students raped in past year 2020.
LGBTQ+ survey: 11% transgender women reported rape in Japan 2022.
Rural women lifetime rape rate: 3.9% vs urban 4.8% per 2017 study.
Corporate employee survey: 3.2% women experienced workplace rape attempts.
Elderly women survey: 1.4% lifetime rape prevalence over 60.
Disabled women: 9.2% rape rate in national disability survey 2021.
High school girls: 2.1% raped by teachers per 2022 MEXT survey.
Alcohol-related unreported rapes: 35% per victim anonymous survey.
Online grooming leading to rape: 18% of teen cases unreported per study.
Post-Fukushima survey: 4.7% women in affected areas reported rape increase.
Night shift workers: 6.8% annual risk per labor survey.
Dating app related rapes unreported: 22% per 2023 youth survey.
0.9% men reported lifetime rape victimization in national survey.

Surveys and Prevalence Studies Interpretation

Japan's official rape statistics form a chilling mosaic where each number is a sobering underestimation, revealing not just isolated incidents but a pervasive culture of silence that allows predators to operate in the shadows of schools, workplaces, homes, and online spaces with tragic impunity.

Victim Demographics

64% of 2022 rape cases in Japan involved minors under 20.
Female victims comprised 99.2% of reported rape cases in Japan in 2022.
Victims aged 13-18 accounted for 32% of rape cases in 2022 NPA data.
28% of rape victims in Japan 2022 were under 13 years old.
Adult female victims (20-29 years) made up 15% of 2022 rape reports.
In victim surveys, 6.5% of Japanese women reported lifetime rape victimization.
1.8% of female high school students in Japan experienced rape per 2019 survey.
Elderly women (60+) victims: 4% of rape cases in 2022.
Foreign female victims in Japan rape cases: 2.3% in 2022.
Repeat victimization in rape: 12% of victims reported multiple incidents per Cabinet Office study.
Urban area female victims 65% vs rural 35% in 2022 rape stats.
Victims with disabilities: 8% higher risk in rape per 2021 survey.
7.2% of Japanese women aged 18-29 reported attempted rape lifetime.
Male victims in rape cases: 0.8% of total reports in 2022.
Students as victims: 42% of 2022 child rape cases.
Employed women victims: 22% of adult rape cases 2022.
Unemployed female victims: 18% in 2022 data.
Victims related to perpetrator (family/acquaintance): 68% in 2022.
Stranger rape victims: 32% of cases in 2022 NPA.

Victim Demographics Interpretation

These statistics paint a harrowing picture of normalized predation, revealing that in Japan the most likely victim of rape is not just a woman, but a young girl known to her assailant.

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