Child Exploitation

Child exploitation is a global crisis that affects millions of children every year. From human trafficking to child labor and online abuse, children remain some of the most vulnerable members of society. Understanding the scope of this issue—both in Japan and worldwide—is critical to combating it and protecting the innocent.

Child Exploitation in Japan

While Japan is considered one of the safest countries in the world, child exploitation remains a hidden but serious issue. Key areas of concern include:

Enjo-kōsai (Compensated Dating): A practice where minors engage in relationships with older men in exchange for money or gifts. While often portrayed as voluntary, many girls are coerced or manipulated into these situations. Some of these minors believe they will only be going on “dates” and are later sexually assaulted or forced into the sex trade industry

Online Exploitation and Grooming: Japan has a high prevalence of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) being shared online. Despite legal efforts to combat it, many predators use social media and chat apps to target and exploit minors. Child pornography in Japan is legal if it is:

• Anime

• Manga

• Drawn

• AI-Generated

Child sex dolls, which can be made to order in Japan, are legal as well.

JK Business (Joshi Kosei Business): A disturbing industry where teenage girls are offered part-time jobs that often involve inappropriate interactions with adults. Some of these businesses serve as a front for trafficking. Much like with enjo-kosai, these interactions can lead to sexual assault or being forced or coerced into the sex trade industry.

Child Trafficking: While Japan has strict laws, cases of children being exploited in forced labor, pornography, and prostitution still occur, often involving foreign minors brought into the country under false pretenses. There are many loopholes in the laws that not only permit, but empower child trafficking to occur.

What Can Be Done?

Fighting child exploitation requires a combined effort from governments, law enforcement, organizations, and individuals. Here’s how we can make a difference:

Raising Awareness: Educating communities about the dangers and signs of exploitation can help prevent children from becoming victims.

Strengthening Laws and Policies: Advocating for stricter laws against child trafficking, online abuse, and labor exploitation is essential.

Supporting Victims: Providing rescue, rehabilitation, and long-term care for children who have been exploited helps them find healing and restoration.

Prayer and Spiritual Warfare: As a Christian ministry, we believe prayer is a powerful weapon in breaking the chains of exploitation and protecting vulnerable children. We know that God can change even the darkest of hearts. Use the power that you have as a Christian and a warrior of God and lift your voices to pray for the victims, the offenders, and those who profit off of the misery and enslavement of others.

Join Us in the Fight

We are committed to ending child exploitation through outreach, education, advocacy, and prayer. If you want to learn more or get involved, reach out to us and join the movement to protect children from harm.

Together, we can be a voice for the voiceless and shine God’s light into the darkest places.