A new phenomenon in Japan, where men wearsilicone bodysuitsand lifelikefemale masks, is raising safety concerns, particularly among women. Known as “tight men” for their tight-fitting bodysuits, these individuals have been accused of engaging in inappropriate behavior in public spaces.
HighlightsMen in silicone bodysuits posing as women are raising safety concerns in Japan.Allegations against the “tight men” include inappropriate behavior in public, with reports of encounters on subways and in women’s restrooms.A witness reported fear as a masked man positioned himself near women in crowded spaces.
Animegao kigurumienthusiasts wear bodysuits and anthropomorphic masks tocosplayas their favoriteanimecharacters.
In this case, the tight men’s intentions are not to display their creativity or gender identity but to approach women with perverted motives, according to local reports.
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A phenomenon involving men wearing silicone bodysuits and female masks on Japanese subways is raising safety concerns among women
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In February, a video went viral on X (formerly known as Twitter) showing a masked individualdressedin a silicone bodysuit while sitting on thesubway.
An internet user nicknamed Kawaso posted on the Japanese forum Togetter that the individual was a man posing as a woman.
Kawaso reported the issue to thepolice,but no action was taken, according to the outlet.
A separate “tight man” known as Rin reportedly admitted on a livestream that he was a man and that he had entered women’s restrooms wearing a bodysuit and mask, requesting photos from strangers.
“I was scared at that time, and I did not know what would happen if I refused,” wrote an anonymous young woman who allegedly encountered Rin. The man claimed his actions caused no harm.
According to internet user @natsoiku, Rin and his group are often seen at the Shibuyasubwaystation and around Shinjuku inTokyo, theSCMPreported.
Known as “tight men,” these individuals have been accused of entering women’s restrooms, taking photos of women, and touching them in crowded spaces
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Another witness said, “At first, I thought it was a mannequin, but when I got closer, I moved, and [the tight man] saw me, so I ran away because I was scared,” as perMK.
Under Japanese law, unlawful entry into a women’s restroom can result in a fine of up to 100,000 yen ($650) and carries a maximum penalty of up to three years in prison.
There are currently no reports of Rin being arrested.
“He deliberately sat in crowded areas with many women, positioning his body towards them,” a witness described
Yuichi Sato, a representative of Japan’s Suspicious Persons Information Centre, said that identifying these individuals based on their appearance alone is challenging due to their costumes.
Additionally, inJapan, wearing a costume in public isn’t illegal unless the wearer conceals their identity to commit a crime.
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Animegao kigurumienthusiasts wear masks to cosplay as their favorite anime characters
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Under Japanese law, it’s illegal to wear a costume in public if the wearer conceals their identity to commit a crime
Women-only carriages have been operating on Japanese trains since 2005. The initiative was implemented after women reported arecord numberof touching and other sexual harassment incidents—such as taking obscene photos—on public transit the previous year.
In 2022, the Oedo Line, a line in the Toei Subway that passes through some of Tokyo’s most office-dense districts, launched a “Women Only” train during the morning rush on weekdays,Japan Todayreported.
Other cities that have implemented women-only carriages as a protective measure against potentialsexual harassmentfrom men include Delhi and Mumbai in India, Mexico City, The Cairo Metro in Egypt, and the Rio de Janeiro Metro in Brazil.
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