Number of administrative actions in the sex industry Japan 2015-2023
In 2023, the number of administrative actions executed in the Japanese sex industry amounted to 267 cases. These measures seek to keep track of business structures and personnel within the industry by monitoring areas such as business hours, employee lists, and equipment maintenance.
While prostitution is officially illegal in Japan, the domestic adult entertainment industry took advantage of legal loopholes to work around this ban. Businesses falling under the category of adult entertainment include, among others, adult-only bathhouses, strip clubs, massage services, love hotels as well as video- and phone-based services.