In a harrowing confession, a teenager in Japan reveals her years of sexual abuse at the hands of her adoptive father. After sharing her ordeal with her mother, the teen's despair deepened when her pleas fell on deaf ears. The incident, now under police investigation, has sent shockwaves across the country, raising serious concerns about child safety within the adoption system and opening discussions about victim support.

Child abuse is a serious and largely hidden issue in Japan. Recently, the government has been focusing on strengthening child welfare services, partly in response to a rise in reported cases of child abuse. The public is increasingly aware and concerned about these issues, calling for more robust laws and protections for children in the adoption system.

In the US or EU, child abuse is scrutinized by a number of government and non-government organizations, and they have a more comprehensive child welfare system compared to Japan. However, incidents of abuse still occur, highlighting that there are improvements to be made everywhere. The response from society and the legal system when such cases are disclosed tends to be more immediate and supportive in the US and EU.