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Sexual images in Japan's public spaces — Level A1 — woman in pink dress standing beside glass window

Sexual images in Japan's public spacesCEFR A1

29 Dec 2025

Adapted from Jo Carter, Global Voices CC BY 3.0

Photo by Vrooom Vrooom, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
2 min
74 words
  • Sexual images are common in public places in Japan.
  • They appear on magazine covers in small stores.
  • They also show up on billboards and other signs.
  • Many people worry how this affects children.
  • Others worry about gender roles and public behaviour.
  • Before the Tokyo Games some chains stopped adult magazine sales.
  • People gave mixed reactions online after that change.
  • Petitions asked stores to remove sexual magazines.
  • Campaigners want schools to teach more about sex.

Difficult words

  • sexualconnected with sex between people
  • magazinea small printed book with news or pictures
    magazines
  • billboarda large outdoor sign with an advertisement
    billboards
  • petitiona written request asking for change
    Petitions
  • campaignera person who works to change things
    Campaigners
  • genderthe social roles of men and women

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Discussion questions

  • Do you see sexual images in public where you live?
  • Should schools teach more about sex?

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