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Pandemic economic pressures drive Tokyo single mother into sex trade

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The Economist

4d ago· 1 min readenNews

Summary

The article discusses how the pandemic pushed a single mother named Mai into Tokyo's sex trade, specifically as a "delivery health" worker (call-girl). It highlights the broader issue of sex tourism in Japan fueling debates about vice, noting that these debates often fail to prioritize women's interests. The piece is part of a larger discussion on the exploitation and economic pressures driving women into the sex industry.

Key quotes

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MAI, a 34-year-old woman in Tokyo, used to work at a hospital.
Lured by higher pay, she entered the sex trade, first working as a porn actress before becoming a deriheru or 'delivery health' worker—slang for call-girls who visit clients at home or in hotels.
For a two-hour session, she earns ¥30,000 ($190).
The debates do not have women's interests at heart
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The debates do not have women’s interests at heart

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