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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

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Adapted from Jo Carter, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0

Photo by Vrooom Vrooom, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
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  • 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

  • sexual — connected with sex between people
  • magazine — a small printed book with news or pictures
    magazines
  • billboard — a large outdoor sign with an advertisement
    billboards
  • petition — a written request asking for change
    Petitions
  • campaigner — a person who works to change things
    Campaigners
  • gender — the 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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