The article focuses on the rampant issue of child sex tourism, specifically tours from Japan to Laos. There has been a growing surge of Japanese tourists exploiting impoverished minors in Laos. Despite the Japanese government's efforts and laws against child exploitation, these sex tours continue to thrive due to poor enforcement.

Sex tours to foreign countries have long been a controversial issue in Japan. The government has implemented stricter laws against child exploitation over the years, reinforcing its commitment to child rights. However, the practice persists, underscored by cultural taboos around open discussions of sex and crime which contribute to the lack of public awareness and action.

In the US or EU, child sex tourism is also unlawful, as it is globally. Measures are in place to apprehend individuals participating in such activities, and citizens can be prosecuted under their home country laws even for crimes committed abroad. However, the global nature of this crime and difficulty in enforcement makes it an ongoing issue that all nations grapple with.