The "Itadaki Joshi" phenomenon represents a significant and evolving challenge within Japan's social and legal landscape, characterized by young women engaging in romance scams to defraud older men for financial gain. This criminal activity, exemplified by the high-profile case of Mai Watanabe, is distinct from but rooted in earlier forms of transactional relationships such as enjo kōsai and papa-katsu.
Table of contents 00:00 Introduction 00:25 Defining "Itadaki Joshi" 01:04 Historical Roots: From Enjo-kōsai 01:34 Evolution to Papa-katsu 02:04 The Rise of Itadaki Joshi 02:35 Case Study: "Itadakijoshi Riri-chan" 03:22 The Price of Deception: Riri-chan's Sentence 03:57 Why It Happens: Economic Pressures on Young Women 04:35 Why It Happens: Vulnerability of Older Men 05:16 Societal & Legal Responses 05:58 Cultural Resonance 06:32 Conclusion: Understanding a Complex Issue
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