My stalker even tried to abduct me from a TV studio, made threatening calls to my family and told my parents that I could wind-up dead.
He even hired private investigators to stalk me. I fear for my life and now have 24-hour security.
I went to the Japanese police with 30 pieces of evidence. They did nothing.
I went to the Japanese courts to ask for a restraining order. They, too, did nothing.
What’s worse is that I’m not alone. Many women suffer because for centuries Japan has been plagued by a “culture of silence” toward crimes against women.
However, there is hope. The current Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is a strong and vocal supporter of women’s rights.
My petition already has more than 1 lakh signatures and the endorsement of Mr. Abe’s wife, Akie.
Sign my petition.
Japan is very sensitive to its reputation overseas -- if we raise our voices together in a global outcry, I know Mr. Abe won’t be able to ignore it.
Please help me change my country so that women can start enjoying the economic and moral benefits of a truly equal society.
Thank you for taking action,
Ikumi Yoshimatsu via Change.org