The Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) has announced the inclusion of "sexual consent" in educational materials. This new policy aims to strengthen knowledge on consent and promote understanding of appropriate sexual behavior among students. The move follows public call-outs regarding some high-profile sexual assault cases where matters of consent were under scrutiny.

The understanding of sexual consent in Japan has typically been played down, not frequently discussed openly in society or schools. However, recent years have seen growing discussions on sexual assault, consent, and gender equality. The public's call for increased emphasis on teaching sexual consent in schools is seen as a sign of changing societal attitudes towards this sensitive topic.

In the US and EU, education on sexual consent has already been included at different levels of the education system, with various outreach programs and campaigns advocating its importance. Japan's move is in line with these measures and represents a significant step towards aligning its sex education policies with global standards.