Nihon University Dai-ichi High School, a well-known Japanese educational institution, has recently issued an apology. Although specific details are not given in the headline, Japanese high schools often deal with issues of harassment or bullying, and the term "secondary victimization" typically refers to victims being blamed or traumatized further by responses to the initial incident. The date and exact circumstances surrounding the incident are not mentioned but the university's response is likely in reaction to recent events.

In Japan, the values of respect and harmony are highly prioritized. When it comes to bullying or harassment, there is a societal pressure to maintain a peaceful facade, which sometimes results in victims not speaking out due to the fear of secondary victimization. As a result, when a high profile institution like Nihon University acknowledges secondary victimization, it is significant news.

In the US or EU, the issue of secondary victimization is also a matter of concern, with various mechanisms and systems put in place to protect victims from further trauma after the initial incident. But cultural and systematic differences mean the experience and handling of such cases can vary significantly between Japan and these countries.