Without a trace: The unknown fate of Japanese female sex workers who vanish overseas

[Japan Today] - 02/20/2025

Since the end of the COVID pandemic, articles have been appearing sporadically in the tabloid press about Japanese females who embark on short sojourns overseas for the purpose…



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