Noriyuki Yamaguchi

Noriyuki Yamaguchi

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Noriyuki Yamaguchi is a Japanese journalist and author who was accused of raping Shiori Ito in 2017. His case has drawn attention to the difficulties faced by sexual assault survivors in Japan, as well as the alleged political connections that may have influenced the investigation into his actions.

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Shiori claims she was raped following a dinner in Tokyo with Yamaguchi, who has always denied the allegations.

Shiori Ito: Japan's MeToo icon is up for an Oscar
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-28
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Noriyuki Yamaguchi is a well-known Japanese journalist and biographer of the Prime Minister who is accused of assaulting Shiori Ito.

Kontroverse in Japan um Shiori Itos Oscar-nominierten Dokumentarfilm „Black Box Diaries“ - Medien
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2025-02-28
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Noriyuki Yamaguchi, a senior television journalist, was accused of raping Shiori Ito, who became a symbol of the country's #MeToo movement.

Is the downfall of a Japanese star a turning point for women's rights?
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-24
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Noriyuki Yamaguchi is the former head of the Washington office of Tokyo Broadcasting System Inc. and was accused of sexually assaulting Shiori Ito.

‘Black Box Diaries’, el documental sobre abuso sexual nominado al Óscar y vetado en su país, Japón | Cine | Entretenimiento
El Universo – major Ecuadorian daily, est. 1921·EcuadorEcuador· 2025-02-20
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Noriyuki Yamaguchi was accused of raping Shiori Ito and has faced legal actions as a result.

Landmark Japanese documentary on rape was nominated for an Oscar, but may never be widely seen there – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-02-13
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