Shiori Ito

Shiori Ito

activist Japan

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.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
2 wks
Reach
261,115
Power
11,590$
Sentiment
5.63
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Japan 4 6.25 0.07% +20% 126,476,461 104,025 $5,000,000 4,112$
United Kingdom 2 7.50 0.05% +0% 67,886,011 36,765 $2,700,000 1,462$
Lithuania 2 7.50 0.07% +0% 2,722,289 1,772 $54,000 35$
Ireland 1 9.00 0.05% +0% 5,030,000 2,379 $5,100 2$
Ecuador 1 7.00 0.04% +0% 17,643,060 7,634 $108,000 47$
United States 1 5.00 0.02% +0% 331,002,651 60,857 $21,000,000 3,861$
Costa Rica 1 7.00 0.06% +0% 5,094,118 3,178 $62,000 39$
Germany 1 5.00 0.05% +0% 83,783,942 40,069 $3,845,000 1,839$
Israel 1 6.00 0.05% +0% 9,216,900 4,435 $400,000 192$
Totals 14 648,855,432 261,114 $33,174,100 11,589$
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Recent Mentions

United States United States: Shiori Ito tells the story of what happened to her after she reported being raped at a hotel by a prominent television journalist. 5

The New York Times: Why Japanese Oscar Contender ‘Black Box Diaries’ Isn’t Being Shown in Japan

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Shiori became the face of Japan's MeToo movement after she accused a prominent journalist Noriyuki Yamaguchi of rape. 7

BBC: Shiori Ito: Japan's MeToo icon is up for an Oscar

Germany Germany: Shiori Ito is a Japanese journalist whose documentary 'Black Box Diaries' has been nominated for an Oscar. 5

Süddeutsche Zeitung: Kontroverse in Japan um Shiori Itos Oscar-nominierten Dokumentarfilm „Black Box Diaries“ - Medien

United Kingdom United Kingdom: 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. 8

BBC: Is the downfall of a Japanese star a turning point for women's rights?