Behavior of Tōyoko Kids Becoming Increasingly Extreme with Prostitution Facilitation and Escape from Child Consultation Center
“I’m going to wash my hair in the toilet at Kabukicho Tower and dye it blue. I got blue hair dye from someone I don’t really know, so I’ll use that and then go have some fun,” said Girl K.
After returning from Kabukicho Tower, she started dyeing her hair on the street. While she was dyeing her hair, another boy, turning this into a spectacle, held up a whiteboard that said “Give me money” and was soliciting money from tourists.
Yukinyan, who focuses on filming videos around Tōyoko, commented on the current situation: ‘Many kids here have nowhere else to go, so even if they are cracked down on, they come back.’
“I visit Kabukicho about twice a week, and the turnover of kids is immense; they disappear without notice, and new ones come in. The police and security are monitoring, but with so many people, they probably can’t remember all the faces. Kabukicho is an interesting and stimulating place, but it’s also common to hear that children are involved in crimes. I hope people understand that there are also malicious adults here,” said Yukinyan.
Many people think of Tōyoko as a tourist attraction and visit to look around, but it’s important to be cautious to avoid getting involved in crimes.
