Saying ‘Me Too’ in Japan a big risk for women

Uphill battle: Many Japanese netizens criticised Ito for speaking out about being raped. — AP

TOKYO: Japanese women who say “Me too” do so at their own risk.

Online comments accused Rika Shiiki of lying and being a publicity hound when she tweeted that she lost business contracts after refusing to have sex with clients. Some said that by agreeing to dine with a man, she led him on.