An increasing number of underaged Japanese girls known as “Papakatsu Girls” are becoming involved in "daddy dating," where older men pay for their company. This disturbing trend, popularly known as "Papa Activity," has given rise to social and legal concerns as these girls risk being exposed to criminal activities. Experts argue that economic insecurity, societal pressures, and family backgrounds often contribute to the engagement in such activities, even as the government struggles to implement effective measures to curb this trend.

Papa Activity" or "Papakatsu" has attracted broad attention and outrage in Japan. The phenomenon is viewed as a critical social issue, involving exploitation, participation in illegal activities, and increasing vulnerabilities of minors. Despite attempts to criminalize such practices, enforcement remains challenging due to the complex nature of the relationships.

In countries like the US and EU, child protection laws are robust and the violation of these laws robustly prosecuted. The rise of "sugar baby" activities has brought about debates on legality, consent, and exploitation similar to those faced by Japan in the Papakatsu trend.