Japan Netflix star's death sparks calls for cyberbullying rules


Hana Kimura, a confident pink-haired professional wrestler, was a fan favourite on 'Terrace House', in which six young people share a house while looking for love.

TOKYO (AFP): The death of a young Japanese reality TV star targeted by online abuse has sparked an outpouring of grief in the country and calls for stronger measures to tackle cyberbullying.

The apparent suicide of 22-year-old Hana Kimura, a cast member on 'Terrace House' -- a Netflix show that has become an international hit -- sent shockwaves through Japan and beyond.

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