Shiori Ito
Shiori Ito is a Japanese journalist and filmmaker known for her courageous stance against sexual violence. She gained international attention after publicly accusing a prominent journalist, Noriyuki Yamaguchi, of rape in 2017. Despite facing significant backlash and societal pressure, Ito pursued legal action and won a civil case against Yamaguchi. Her experiences are documented in her film 'Black Box Diaries,' which has garnered critical acclaim and was nominated for an Academy Award, highlighting the pervasive issues of sexual assault and the challenges faced by victims in Japan.
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Shiori Ito's court battle against her alleged rapist has drawn public attention to issues of sexual violence in Japan.
Japanese ex-soldier reaches final settlements in sex abuse case
United Kingdom· 2026-01-26
Shiori Ito is the director of a documentary film that is set to be released in Japan in December.
伊藤詩織さん監督のドキュメンタリー映画、日本公開が12月に決定：朝日新聞
Japan· 2025-11-06Those who have, including former soldier Rina Gonoi and journalist Shiori Ito, received plaudits for their bravery but also a barrage of online hate.
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Kenya· 2025-10-05
Shiori Ito is a journalist who publicly accused a prominent Japanese TV reporter of rape.
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Taiwan· 2025-07-16
Shiori Itō is a Japanese journalist and director who revealed her personal story of sexual assault in the documentary 'The Black Box Diary'.
Tvarumo temos „Kino pavasaryje“: nuo Airijos paukščių iki „Oskaru“ įvertintos politinės dramos | Kultūra
Lithuania· 2025-03-23
Shiori Ito withdrew her lawsuit against journalist Mochizuki from Tokyo Shimbun regarding an article about a film.
伊藤詩織さん、東京新聞望月記者への訴訟取り下げ 映画の記事めぐり：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-03-18
Journalist Shiori Ito's legal team withdrew a lawsuit against a Tokyo Shimbun reporter regarding an article about her documentary film.
【写真まとめ】秋篠宮家の長男悠仁さまが高校卒業 これまでのあゆみ：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-03-18
Shiori Ito is involved in a dialogue about the essence of the 'problems' that arise in film.
伊藤詩織さん映画を考える対話 浮かび上がってきた「問題」の本質は：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-03-15Shiori Ito is involved in a dialogue about the essence of the 'problems' that arise in film.
伊藤詩織さん映画を考える対話 浮かび上がってきた「問題」の本質は：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-03-14Shiori Ito's film Black Box Diaries examines a rape accusation that broke a taboo in Japan.
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France· 2025-03-13
Shiori Itō focused on the judicial system's issues regarding sexual violence by fighting in court against her rapist.
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Spain· 2025-03-08
Shiori Ito's work is being modified for screening in Japan.
「日本上映できるよう」修正の意向 伊藤詩織さん作品、NYで上映会：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-03-06Shiori Ito's work is being modified for screening in Japan.
「日本上映できるよう」修正の意向 伊藤詩織さん作品、NYで上映会：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-03-06Shiori Ito spoke on stage after her documentary film was screened in New York.
秋篠宮ご夫妻、大学院生と交流 若手研究者支援の授賞式：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-03-06
Shiori Ito's documentary was nominated for an Academy Award but did not win.
悠仁さまが初会見「役割果たしたい」 「緊張してしまう」一面も：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-03-03
Shiori Ito is a Japanese journalist mentioned in the context of her activism.
הסרט הישראלי-פלסטיני "אין ארץ אחרת" זכה בפרס האוסקר
Israel· 2025-03-03
Shiori Ito's film 'Black Box Diaries' is nominated for an Academy Award.
【写真まとめ】悠仁さま、初記者会見へ 愛子さま、佳子さまの時は：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-03-02
Shiori Itō's documentary recounts her personal journey seeking justice after experiencing sexual assault.
M.Govedaitė. Aštuntukas „Kino pavasario“ filmų, nominuotų šių metų „Oskarams“. Kuriems iš jų balsą atiduotumėte jūs? | VardaiLithuania· 2025-03-02
Shiori Ito tells the story of what happened to her after she reported being raped at a hotel by a prominent television journalist.
Why Japanese Oscar Contender ‘Black Box Diaries’ Isn’t Being Shown in Japan
United States· 2025-03-01Shiori became the face of Japan's MeToo movement after she accused a prominent journalist Noriyuki Yamaguchi of rape.
Shiori Ito: Japan's MeToo icon is up for an OscarUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-28
Shiori Ito is a Japanese journalist whose documentary 'Black Box Diaries' has been nominated for an Oscar.
Kontroverse in Japan um Shiori Itos Oscar-nominierten Dokumentarfilm „Black Box Diaries“ - Medien
Germany· 2025-02-28
Shiori Ito directed Diarios de la caja negra, nominated for Best Documentary Feature.
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Costa Rica· 2025-02-26
Shiori Itō is a journalist and director whose personal story about sexual assault is featured in the documentary 'Juodosios dėžės dienoraštis'.
Kritikų pasirinkimas „Kino pavasaryje“: nuo pasaulinių dramų iki skyrybų vakarėlio ir astrologinių prognozių | KultūraLithuania· 2025-02-26
Shiori Ito became a symbol of the country's #MeToo movement when she took the rare step of going public with allegations against Noriyuki Yamaguchi.
Is the downfall of a Japanese star a turning point for women's rights?United Kingdom· 2025-02-24
Shiori Ito directed a documentary film and held a press conference to address issues regarding the film's content.
青学大陸上部の皆渡星七さんが死去 1月に悪性リンパ腫公表、21歳：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-02-22
Shiori Ito is a journalist who directed a documentary film and publicly accused a former broadcaster of sexual assault.
伊藤詩織さんの監督映画、映像許諾｢抜け落ちた」と謝罪 一部修正へ：朝日新聞デジタルJapan· 2025-02-21
Shiori Ito is a reporter and the protagonist of the documentary 'Black Box Diaries', where she recounts her experience of being a victim of sexual assault.
‘Black Box Diaries’, el documental sobre abuso sexual nominado al Óscar y vetado en su país, Japón | Cine | Entretenimiento
Ecuador· 2025-02-20
Shiori Ito publicly accused a well-known journalist of raping her in 2017 and has been a relentless advocate for justice.
Landmark Japanese documentary on rape was nominated for an Oscar, but may never be widely seen there – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-02-13
