A man from Japan, recently convicted for sexually assaulting his own daughter, has lodged an appeal against the ruling. It is unclear when exactly the sexual assault took place, or where. According to the headline, the man initially received a prison sentence for the crime. The reason behind his appeal efforts has not been disclosed. Further details concerning this case are anticipated to surface as the appeal process progresses.

In Japan, cases of sexual offenses, especially those involving minors, are gravely viewed and often stir public outrage and calls for harsher punishments. The country significantly revised its century-old sex crime laws in 2017 to impose stricter penalties. But despite the fresh legal framework, issues of under-reporting and victim-shaming persist, which continues to strain the enforcement of these laws.

In contrast to the US or EU, Japan's criminal justice system has often been criticized for its handling of sexual assault cases, with critics pointing at the comparatively low rates of reporting, prosecution, and conviction. Unlike Japan, the US and EU practices generally heavier penalties and also have better frameworks in place for victims' support.