1 00:01:13,799 --> 00:01:15,719 So I decided to document myself. 2 00:01:19,240 --> 00:01:24,359 How I feel and yeah... 3 00:01:24,799 --> 00:01:27,119 What's going to happen next, I don't know. 4 00:01:27,360 --> 00:01:32,919 But I know by next week 5 00:01:33,800 --> 00:01:35,479 after the 10th of May, 6 00:01:35,600 --> 00:01:38,320 which is five days before my 28th birthday, 7 00:01:38,639 --> 00:01:41,160 things will change and... 8 00:01:44,760 --> 00:01:47,799 I have a chance to talk about the truth, 9 00:01:47,800 --> 00:01:50,319 what happened to me two years ago, 10 00:01:51,559 --> 00:01:53,319 which have been, I feel, 11 00:01:54,279 --> 00:01:55,760 which has been ignored. 12 00:01:58,440 --> 00:01:59,440 Um... 13 00:02:01,520 --> 00:02:03,840 This could be a big change 14 00:02:05,119 --> 00:02:06,399 in my life 15 00:02:06,400 --> 00:02:10,359 and some others or many others. 16 00:02:10,359 --> 00:02:11,439 And I'm... 17 00:02:13,960 --> 00:02:15,440 not sure. 18 00:02:16,400 --> 00:02:18,199 I'm scared and I'm not sure 19 00:02:18,200 --> 00:02:19,798 if I could be responsible for that 20 00:02:19,799 --> 00:02:22,799 but all I want to do is talk about the truth. 21 00:02:34,440 --> 00:02:37,479 Hi Big Sis, how are you? 22 00:02:38,520 --> 00:02:43,719 Mom told me you're going public about that incident. 23 00:02:44,200 --> 00:02:49,679 But you'll be stigmatized. 24 00:02:49,680 --> 00:02:55,439 Even if you keep working as a journalist, people will think, 25 00:02:55,440 --> 00:02:58,959 “Oh, she's that victim.” 26 00:02:59,600 --> 00:03:03,879 So, I don't want you to show your face. 27 00:03:13,840 --> 00:03:16,359 Can you tell me what happened? 28 00:03:16,360 --> 00:03:21,079 He's been a journalist in politics for a long time. 29 00:03:21,080 --> 00:03:27,519 He has friends at the police, and very close to Prime Minister Abe. 30 00:03:27,520 --> 00:03:29,559 That really scares me. 31 00:03:36,600 --> 00:03:39,159 There's no evidence, so your case is difficult. 32 00:03:39,160 --> 00:03:41,919 Do you mean DNA evidence? 33 00:03:41,920 --> 00:03:44,639 Yes, there's not even semen. 34 00:03:44,640 --> 00:03:47,239 But the DNA from my bra... 35 00:03:47,240 --> 00:03:51,440 That only proves that he touched it, nothing else. 36 00:03:51,760 --> 00:03:53,360 - Yes. - Yes. 37 00:03:53,280 --> 00:03:56,679 Without solid evidence, 38 00:03:56,680 --> 00:04:01,399 your future will be in jeopardy, Ms. Ito. 39 00:04:10,000 --> 00:04:11,519 Hello, excuse me. 40 00:04:15,160 --> 00:04:17,759 I have no memory of that night. 41 00:04:17,760 --> 00:04:20,279 I didn't know there was an incident. 42 00:04:26,160 --> 00:04:30,239 I remember coming up this road. 43 00:04:30,240 --> 00:04:33,519 Picked you two up there. 44 00:04:34,840 --> 00:04:40,239 You. wanted to get off at the nearest station. 45 00:04:40,240 --> 00:04:44,359 I said Meguro Station was closest. 46 00:04:44,360 --> 00:04:50,319 It was the same direction as the Sheraton Hotel. 47 00:04:50,320 --> 00:04:55,079 But as we were approaching the station, 48 00:04:55,080 --> 00:05:04,319 he wanted to discuss something at his hotel, and told me to drive there. 49 00:05:04,800 --> 00:05:11,319 I sort of remember you saying, "drop me off at the station". 50 00:05:12,440 --> 00:05:16,880 I didn't know whose instructions to follow. 51 00:05:19,880 --> 00:05:24,599 I asked again if I should go to the hotel, and he said yes. 52 00:05:24,600 --> 00:05:29,439 He said something like, "I won't do anything". 53 00:05:29,440 --> 00:05:31,879 “Just want to talk” 54 00:05:33,040 --> 00:05:38,960 How many times did I ask you to let me off at the station? 55 00:05:38,960 --> 00:05:40,999 To let me go home? 56 00:05:41,240 --> 00:05:43,879 Maybe two or three times. 57 00:05:46,720 --> 00:05:52,599 When we got to the hotel, you didn't get off. 58 00:05:52,600 --> 00:05:57,079 Usually passengers get out quickly, right? 59 00:05:57,600 --> 00:06:01,040 But you weren't getting out. 60 00:06:01,040 --> 00:06:03,519 I wondered what was going on. 61 00:06:03,600 --> 00:06:09,279 Then, the man carried you out. 62 00:08:15,560 --> 00:08:20,399 The police initially refused to accept my victim's report. 63 00:08:20,400 --> 00:08:25,559 Stating the current law makes it difficult to investigate sex crimes. 64 00:08:25,560 --> 00:08:33,519 And that Yamaguchi is a prominent figure, Washington Chief of Tokyo Broadcasting System. 65 00:08:33,960 --> 00:08:39,079 Since the incident, I've focused as a journalist on seeking the truth. 66 00:08:39,080 --> 00:08:41,919 I had no other choice. 67 00:08:41,920 --> 00:08:46,399 If I were to face myself as the victim, 68 00:08:46,400 --> 00:08:49,359 I would be crushed mentally. 69 00:08:49,360 --> 00:08:53,599 My work has been the only way to protect myself. 70 00:08:53,920 --> 00:09:03,920 People need to know about the horrors of rape, and how deeply it affects one's life. 71 00:09:11,760 --> 00:09:16,559 By becoming a victim for the first time, 72 00:09:17,600 --> 00:09:22,359 I learned how unheard our voices are. 73 00:09:22,360 --> 00:09:26,399 As a journalist, it's necessary to raise these issues. 74 00:09:27,240 --> 00:09:35,439 My chest tightened as I watched Yamaguchi continue to speak from a position of power. 75 00:09:36,120 --> 00:09:39,959 What does "freedom of speech" mean in this country? 76 00:09:39,960 --> 00:09:46,199 What do the laws and the media truly protect? 77 00:09:46,560 --> 00:09:51,639 It's rare to show your face in a rape accusation. 78 00:09:51,640 --> 00:09:56,999 Why have you chosen to show your face? 79 00:09:56,680 --> 00:09:57,999 Right. 80 00:09:58,360 --> 00:10:01,559 The typical expectation of a victim. 81 00:10:01,560 --> 00:10:07,519 To be sad and weak, to hide and be embarrassed. 82 00:10:07,520 --> 00:10:12,799 I had a problem with this norm. 83 00:10:12,800 --> 00:10:15,039 I have nothing to hide. 84 00:10:15,040 --> 00:10:21,839 If I don't speak now, the law will not change. 85 00:10:22,400 --> 00:10:25,639 That's why I'm coming forward. 86 00:10:25,880 --> 00:10:32,399 Do you think Yamaguchi's close relationship with Prime Minister Abe played a role? 87 00:10:33,040 --> 00:10:40,079 I believe some sort of higher power had an influence. 88 00:10:40,080 --> 00:10:41,599 A higher power? 89 00:10:40,600 --> 00:10:41,479 Yes. 90 00:10:47,560 --> 00:10:50,079 Japanese men are attractive. 91 00:10:50,080 --> 00:10:56,199 That's why many women use them to advance their careers. 92 00:10:56,480 --> 00:11:01,439 Must be sex friends falling out, and she wants revenge. 93 00:11:01,960 --> 00:11:05,879 For a rape victim, she showed too much chest. 94 00:11:06,840 --> 00:11:12,879 For a honey trap, how frightening to send this level of woman. 95 00:11:13,640 --> 00:11:18,359 Unbelievable how she criticizes Japan, and still wants to live here. 96 00:11:18,360 --> 00:11:21,319 She should be choked. 97 00:11:30,360 --> 00:11:32,399 Did that van move? 98 00:11:34,840 --> 00:11:38,919 The windows look blacked out. 99 00:11:41,799 --> 00:11:43,038 I wanna hide myself 100 00:11:43,039 --> 00:11:44,760 and just, you know, try to not be in public 101 00:11:44,880 --> 00:11:45,840 so, yeah. 102 00:11:45,960 --> 00:11:47,319 Say that again? 103 00:11:47,319 --> 00:11:49,919 Sunglasses? Okay, yeah, I will do that. 104 00:11:52,520 --> 00:11:56,039 Shiori, get ready to stay at my place. 105 00:11:56,040 --> 00:11:58,519 Throw away food from your fridge. 106 00:11:58,520 --> 00:12:00,479 Okay. 107 00:12:14,960 --> 00:12:18,599 Living out of their bedroom right now, 108 00:12:18,720 --> 00:12:19,759 that's me! 109 00:12:19,760 --> 00:12:24,599 She's like a baby crying in the middle of the night. 110 00:12:25,080 --> 00:12:26,999 I wake up worried. 111 00:12:27,000 --> 00:12:29,519 And she's restless in bed. 112 00:12:29,520 --> 00:12:33,879 I see she's suffering so I calm her down. 113 00:12:34,040 --> 00:12:36,439 I pat her back until she sleeps. 114 00:12:36,440 --> 00:12:39,519 But then soon she wakes up again. 115 00:12:39,520 --> 00:12:45,399 When I have to leave, I give her sleeping pills. 116 00:12:45,400 --> 00:12:47,279 I cry out for her. 117 00:12:47,280 --> 00:12:53,319 She panics when alone, so I make sure she takes her pills. 118 00:12:55,160 --> 00:12:59,319 I didn't think it would become so big. 119 00:12:59,720 --> 00:13:03,639 It'll take a while for this to unfold. 120 00:13:04,320 --> 00:13:06,559 You stopped being able to work. 121 00:13:06,560 --> 00:13:08,639 You can't go outside. 122 00:13:08,640 --> 00:13:14,759 Slandered by people you've never met, who don't know anything. 123 00:13:14,760 --> 00:13:16,559 That's unacceptable. 124 00:13:16,560 --> 00:13:19,519 Even so, you're trying to survive. 125 00:13:19,520 --> 00:13:25,039 I want your efforts to become something. 126 00:13:26,320 --> 00:13:28,639 For you professionally, too. 127 00:13:28,640 --> 00:13:31,479 It must result in something. 128 00:13:31,800 --> 00:13:36,919 Because I promised to take care of them in old age. 129 00:13:37,880 --> 00:13:41,319 After Shiori's press conference, 130 00:13:41,320 --> 00:13:45,519 people online questioned, "Is she attacking the government?" 131 00:13:45,520 --> 00:13:49,639 A lot of abusive, irresponsible comments. 132 00:13:50,040 --> 00:13:52,159 - The press conference... - What? 133 00:13:52,160 --> 00:13:54,359 I was told to wear a black suit. 134 00:13:54,360 --> 00:13:57,879 That was just advice, right? 135 00:13:57,880 --> 00:13:59,719 A suggestion? 136 00:13:59,960 --> 00:14:06,919 They told me the media will be hard on me if I don't dress properly. 137 00:14:06,920 --> 00:14:09,319 And was it true? 138 00:14:09,320 --> 00:14:11,199 I learned the hard way. 139 00:14:11,200 --> 00:14:14,559 - They called me a prostitute. - A prostitute? 140 00:14:14,560 --> 00:14:17,799 Because my shirt button was open. 141 00:14:17,800 --> 00:14:19,919 What era are we living in? 142 00:14:19,920 --> 00:14:26,599 Then I should have worn something absurd, to make them question my sanity. 143 00:14:26,600 --> 00:14:28,199 I was joking, saying 144 00:14:28,200 --> 00:14:33,239 "Don't give me a dress code, I'd rather wear a bikini or a flashy dress." 145 00:14:33,240 --> 00:14:34,640 "What the heck?" 146 00:14:34,640 --> 00:14:37,559 I was complaining about that. 147 00:14:37,560 --> 00:14:41,879 And they said that's what the media is like. The National Press Club. 148 00:14:44,160 --> 00:14:45,919 That's messed up. 149 00:14:54,640 --> 00:14:56,639 On the 29th of last month, 150 00:14:56,680 --> 00:15:01,359 a woman held a press conference at the National Press Club. 151 00:15:01,360 --> 00:15:04,639 Although some people support her, 152 00:15:04,640 --> 00:15:08,399 others have criticized her attire, and things unrelated to her case. 153 00:15:09,200 --> 00:15:13,319 The current rape law is founded on patriarchal values, 154 00:15:13,320 --> 00:15:17,439 intended to protect wives who were subordinate to their husbands. 155 00:15:17,440 --> 00:15:23,359 Even in the proposed changes to the law, this way of thinking has not progressed. 156 00:15:23,360 --> 00:15:28,959 Rape can only be proved by severe physical violence and threats, 157 00:15:28,960 --> 00:15:31,879 and not by lack of consent. 158 00:15:34,679 --> 00:15:36,959 You know, many people already witnessed 159 00:15:36,960 --> 00:15:38,960 what kind of negative reactions I got. 160 00:15:40,360 --> 00:15:41,320 And... 161 00:15:43,599 --> 00:15:45,200 That's not okay. 162 00:15:45,639 --> 00:15:49,559 I mean, I don't want to be a bad example 163 00:15:49,560 --> 00:15:53,879 for these people who need to speak, 164 00:15:53,999 --> 00:15:55,600 need to ask for help. 165 00:15:55,880 --> 00:15:57,559 And let them think, 166 00:15:57,680 --> 00:15:59,600 "Okay, this is what's going to happen" 167 00:15:59,720 --> 00:16:00,718 and "I can't do this." 168 00:16:00,719 --> 00:16:02,960 No. This is not okay. 169 00:16:03,079 --> 00:16:06,638 So, I have to be speaking up. 170 00:16:06,639 --> 00:16:10,800 I shouldn't stop speaking 171 00:16:10,920 --> 00:16:13,359 because I don't want to let people know this... 172 00:16:15,119 --> 00:16:18,600 You know, this made me shut up. No. 173 00:16:39,279 --> 00:16:42,398 These are transcripts. 174 00:16:42,399 --> 00:16:44,079 I recorded our conversations 175 00:16:44,199 --> 00:16:47,280 between investigators and prosecutors. 176 00:16:47,600 --> 00:16:48,680 Just because... 177 00:16:49,559 --> 00:16:50,679 From the beginning, 178 00:16:50,799 --> 00:16:53,080 I didn't feel like they were doing their job. 179 00:16:53,200 --> 00:16:55,800 And I felt like everything they said was an excuse. 180 00:16:56,399 --> 00:17:01,199 So yeah, I hid a small recorder in my bra 181 00:17:01,319 --> 00:17:03,798 or wherever I could hide on my body. 182 00:17:03,799 --> 00:17:05,999 I recorded in the past two years. 183 00:17:08,960 --> 00:17:10,839 One of the I think most important things 184 00:17:10,839 --> 00:17:14,079 in this recording is that this investigator... 185 00:17:15,079 --> 00:17:18,560 I'm calling him Investigator "A". 186 00:17:18,759 --> 00:17:24,959 He... A helped us get insider information. 187 00:17:25,079 --> 00:17:26,838 So yeah, here, we can see what he said, 188 00:17:26,839 --> 00:17:28,199 what he found. 189 00:17:28,680 --> 00:17:29,439 Um... 190 00:17:32,520 --> 00:17:35,839 And without these recordings, no one would believe, 191 00:17:35,840 --> 00:17:38,600 no one would believe what I heard. 192 00:18:01,080 --> 00:18:04,999 This case is tough, because there's no evidence. 193 00:18:05,000 --> 00:18:07,439 If you had proof or a memory... 194 00:18:07,440 --> 00:18:12,079 Like I said, my memory came back when... 195 00:18:12,120 --> 00:18:15,239 Can you tell me what time, to the minute? - 196 00:18:15,240 --> 00:18:18,039 No, but it was just before 5 am. 197 00:18:18,040 --> 00:18:19,280 On what basis? 198 00:18:19,280 --> 00:18:23,639 Because I left the hotel around 5:30. 199 00:18:23,640 --> 00:18:26,999 You left at 5:50, so you're wrong. 200 00:18:29,280 --> 00:18:31,159 You have no memory. 201 00:18:31,160 --> 00:18:33,759 When I woke up, I was being raped. 202 00:18:33,760 --> 00:18:35,959 I was told that's not enough. 203 00:18:35,960 --> 00:18:39,919 Even if the act was happening when I woke up? 204 00:18:40,040 --> 00:18:41,719 Because there's no evidence. 205 00:18:41,720 --> 00:18:43,439 I don't understand. 206 00:19:15,960 --> 00:19:22,999 I knew what you were saying before, but the law has its limits. 207 00:19:23,000 --> 00:19:27,999 Still, I understand how you feel, so I don't want this to end here. 208 00:19:28,000 --> 00:19:30,279 Believe me. 209 00:19:30,280 --> 00:19:34,199 But we police have to explain things. 210 00:19:34,200 --> 00:19:41,119 We have to make choices based on what's best for the victim. 211 00:19:42,520 --> 00:19:44,679 I 'talked to the prosecutor... 212 00:19:44,680 --> 00:19:47,439 You were refused, right? 213 00:19:47,440 --> 00:19:50,559 He initially said it was difficult to prosecute. 214 00:19:50,560 --> 00:19:52,479 What about now? 215 00:19:52,480 --> 00:19:57,519 Now you've got new evidence, and I want to get a hold of it. 216 00:19:57,520 --> 00:20:06,399 If I bring more evidence to the prosecutor, he might give the case a try. 217 00:20:24,440 --> 00:20:31,399 The number you have dialed cannot be reached... 218 00:20:48,320 --> 00:20:49,879 Nice to meet you. 219 00:20:49,880 --> 00:20:51,759 Sorry to call you suddenly. 220 00:20:54,440 --> 00:21:00,519 The person who was investigating this case, why is he no longer in charge? 221 00:21:00,520 --> 00:21:07,439 Investigator A? He was transferred because he was good at his job. 222 00:21:07,440 --> 00:21:09,999 That's all there is to it. 223 00:21:10,560 --> 00:21:16,319 What was supposed to be an arrest turned into voluntary questioning. 224 00:21:16,320 --> 00:21:19,439 You may be unconvinced. 225 00:21:19,440 --> 00:21:21,639 There is an arrest warrant. 226 00:21:21,640 --> 00:21:26,679 But just because we have a warrant, it doesn't mean we can make an arrest. 227 00:21:29,560 --> 00:21:31,039 Are you okay? 228 00:21:31,880 --> 00:21:36,559 Are you saying that what he did to me is not enough to arrest him? 229 00:21:36,560 --> 00:21:38,359 That's not what I'm saying. 230 00:21:40,880 --> 00:21:44,879 So you have a valid arrest warrant now? 231 00:21:44,880 --> 00:21:46,959 I can't answer that. 232 00:21:46,960 --> 00:21:51,039 But you just said that you have one. 233 00:21:51,040 --> 00:21:53,439 I didn't say that. 234 00:21:53,440 --> 00:21:54,879 Oh, really. 235 00:21:56,640 --> 00:22:04,439 I personally don't do the green lighting, I just do what my bosses tell me. 236 00:22:25,240 --> 00:22:28,959 Did you hear about me? 237 00:22:29,560 --> 00:22:34,079 I heard you were transferred because you're good at your job. 238 00:22:34,080 --> 00:22:37,199 Well, that's misleading. 239 00:22:39,320 --> 00:22:42,999 This shouldn't be over the phone. 240 00:22:42,320 --> 00:22:43,119 Yes. 241 00:22:54,280 --> 00:22:55,479 Good evening. 242 00:22:56,240 --> 00:22:58,799 I'm sorry, it's late at night. 243 00:22:58,920 --> 00:22:59,799 No problem. 244 00:23:02,200 --> 00:23:04,839 Thank you for coming after work. 245 00:23:04,840 --> 00:23:09,799 I'm sorry, but I was suddenly thrown off the case. 246 00:23:10,120 --> 00:23:17,399 I don't know what they told you at Tokyo Police Headquarters, 247 00:23:17,400 --> 00:23:21,239 but we definitely had an arrest warrant. 248 00:23:21,240 --> 00:23:28,919 I brought the arrest warrant to Narita Airport, four of us were waiting in the car. 249 00:23:28,920 --> 00:23:34,399 Then we got an order from higher-ups in the police saying, 250 00:23:34,400 --> 00:23:38,719 "Wait, halt the arrest." 251 00:23:38,720 --> 00:23:42,119 I'm part of the organization. 252 00:23:42,120 --> 00:23:45,399 If I go against the higher-ups, 253 00:23:45,400 --> 00:23:50,679 I'll be known as a traitor. 254 00:23:52,360 --> 00:23:58,039 I still don't know why they stopped the arrest. 255 00:23:58,720 --> 00:23:59,680 Yes. 256 00:24:04,480 --> 00:24:08,799 I want to see how far I can go. 257 00:24:08,800 --> 00:24:15,759 Then if everything fails, I can point out the problems with the law. 258 00:24:15,760 --> 00:24:22,719 I think this case will stay with me forever. 259 00:24:46,040 --> 00:24:49,559 Thank you for having me today. 260 00:24:53,240 --> 00:24:57,719 Amazing, your business card says "Office for Violence Against Women". 261 00:25:00,240 --> 00:25:02,959 A survey by the Cabinet Office showed 262 00:25:02,960 --> 00:25:10,279 that only 4% of rape victims are able to report their rape to the police. 263 00:25:10,720 --> 00:25:12,359 - This is accurate? - That's right. 264 00:25:12,360 --> 00:25:18,999 So your position is that 96% of cases are not reported? 265 00:25:19,000 --> 00:25:26,359 The reality is that 70% of victims do not seek help from services. 266 00:25:26,720 --> 00:25:35,199 So connecting them to the Sexual Violence Support Center is the challenge. 267 00:25:35,440 --> 00:25:39,959 The most difficult obstacle is going to the police. 268 00:25:39,960 --> 00:25:46,079 And the hardest part for me was having to recreate the incident with a life-size doll. 269 00:25:46,080 --> 00:25:51,239 What do you think about this investigative method? 270 00:25:51,800 --> 00:25:58,759 Our Cabinet Office is not in a position to determine the facts of individual cases. 271 00:25:58,760 --> 00:26:02,519 As for police investigation methods, 272 00:26:02,520 --> 00:26:12,520 I think they should act according to the appropriate guidelines in place. 273 00:26:14,520 --> 00:26:16,759 Yes, however... 274 00:26:17,720 --> 00:26:22,160 this kind of talk has not led to action. 275 00:26:22,160 --> 00:26:29,559 Guidelines for how to deal with victims have been around for 15-20 years. 276 00:26:29,720 --> 00:26:35,519 So it's truly a shame they're not being used in daily operations. 277 00:26:35,520 --> 00:26:43,559 We need to continue making efforts to fill in the weak spots. 278 00:26:43,560 --> 00:26:45,839 Please excuse my abstract answer. 279 00:26:46,120 --> 00:26:48,999 Thank you for your time. 280 00:26:50,920 --> 00:26:53,999 You're doing interviews in all the relevant areas? 281 00:26:54,000 --> 00:27:00,279 Yes, but the Tokyo Police and National Police have not allowed me. 282 00:27:00,280 --> 00:27:03,159 So, it's the only government interview. 283 00:27:03,160 --> 00:27:06,599 - We're the only 'officials'. - That's how it turned out. 284 00:27:06,600 --> 00:27:08,439 Yeah, the police... 285 00:27:14,160 --> 00:27:19,399 I want to delay news about this book getting out. 286 00:27:19,880 --> 00:27:26,519 I'm concerned that Yamaguchi will try to stop the book's release through legal action. 287 00:27:26,520 --> 00:27:28,159 Can he do that? 288 00:27:28,160 --> 00:27:29,279 Yes. 289 00:27:29,280 --> 00:27:31,439 - I didn't know that. - It's possible. 290 00:27:32,320 --> 00:27:34,679 You are writing about him. 291 00:27:35,080 --> 00:27:39,999 If you use real names, they can demand a ban. 292 00:27:40,000 --> 00:27:42,639 But what about other media? 293 00:27:42,640 --> 00:27:43,679 Such as? 294 00:27:43,680 --> 00:27:45,079 Like magazines and newspapers. 295 00:27:45,080 --> 00:27:48,599 They're considered news, so it doesn't apply. 296 00:27:48,600 --> 00:27:51,679 But books can face legal action. 297 00:28:07,240 --> 00:28:09,359 Okay, tell me, what is this? 298 00:28:09,960 --> 00:28:12,119 "Black Box." That's the title of our book. 299 00:28:12,239 --> 00:28:13,279 Of my book. 300 00:28:13,280 --> 00:28:14,480 It's a term 301 00:28:14,599 --> 00:28:16,720 that the prosecutor was always using. 302 00:28:16,840 --> 00:28:19,119 He was always saying, "Because it's in a Black Box, 303 00:28:19,239 --> 00:28:22,360 we'll never know what was really happening." 304 00:28:22,919 --> 00:28:25,158 And I think that tells everything 305 00:28:25,159 --> 00:28:28,880 about our justice system, how it's not working. 306 00:28:30,759 --> 00:28:32,119 It just came. 307 00:28:32,240 --> 00:28:35,159 This is the... Now I feel completed. 308 00:28:35,399 --> 00:28:37,479 That I have a name for my book. 309 00:28:41,640 --> 00:28:42,480 Black Box. 310 00:28:44,280 --> 00:28:46,239 Yeah! More wine. 311 00:28:47,239 --> 00:28:48,640 This is green box. 312 00:28:48,759 --> 00:28:51,198 Look what we have, it's like a five liter of wine. 313 00:28:51,199 --> 00:28:52,640 I love my green box. 314 00:28:59,400 --> 00:29:01,959 You're using your police phone? 315 00:29:01,960 --> 00:29:03,599 It's fine now. 316 00:29:03,600 --> 00:29:06,999 - Are you sure? - I think so. 317 00:29:13,240 --> 00:29:16,079 - We can discuss when we meet. - Okay. 318 00:29:16,600 --> 00:29:21,719 Shall we meet and talk next week? 319 00:29:21,840 --> 00:29:23,439 Okay. 320 00:29:23,440 --> 00:29:26,279 Should I prepare myself for anything? 321 00:29:26,280 --> 00:29:27,319 No... 322 00:29:27,360 --> 00:29:30,119 - I don't think so. - Okay. 323 00:29:30,800 --> 00:29:33,359 Goodbye. 324 00:29:37,159 --> 00:29:39,280 Oh my gosh, that was the investigator. 325 00:29:40,559 --> 00:29:42,400 So yeah, we're gonna meet at 6. 326 00:29:42,759 --> 00:29:44,959 Next week, on the 13th, on Wednesday. 327 00:29:46,280 --> 00:29:47,799 And I have a feeling, 328 00:29:47,800 --> 00:29:50,000 of course he wants to talk about something. 329 00:29:51,880 --> 00:29:55,679 Maybe he decided to come out, you know. I hope so. 330 00:29:55,799 --> 00:29:59,120 Maybe he would talk that he wants to... 331 00:30:00,719 --> 00:30:02,160 He wants to believe 332 00:30:02,280 --> 00:30:04,838 and he wants to take his own path 333 00:30:04,839 --> 00:30:11,080 to tell the truth and yeah, be part of it. 334 00:30:25,560 --> 00:30:31,639 If possible, I would like you to talk publicly. 335 00:30:32,440 --> 00:30:34,679 Even become a witness. 336 00:30:34,680 --> 00:30:35,999 That's not possible. 337 00:30:36,000 --> 00:30:37,199 Why not? 338 00:30:37,200 --> 00:30:41,479 If I'm going to keep my job, I can't do it. 339 00:30:41,480 --> 00:30:44,079 No plans to quit? 340 00:30:44,080 --> 00:30:46,079 I'd need financial security. 341 00:30:46,080 --> 00:30:48,879 Too bad I can't provide that. 342 00:30:54,200 --> 00:31:00,359 I understand the need for change, and your desire to bring it about. 343 00:31:03,280 --> 00:31:08,759 I think what you're doing is important. 344 00:31:17,959 --> 00:31:20,080 I have mixed emotions now, 345 00:31:20,200 --> 00:31:23,479 because if I reveal what I've been writing in my book, 346 00:31:23,480 --> 00:31:24,880 if that gets out 347 00:31:26,480 --> 00:31:28,639 he could lose his job, so... 348 00:31:33,039 --> 00:31:34,679 It's so hard to think. 349 00:31:35,199 --> 00:31:37,839 I don't know what's the good thing to do. 350 00:31:42,479 --> 00:31:44,599 But you know, if you're a journalist 351 00:31:44,600 --> 00:31:48,599 who would go really into politicians' 352 00:31:48,600 --> 00:31:51,479 house and stomach 353 00:31:51,480 --> 00:31:55,320 and they have to know you're a journalist 354 00:31:55,440 --> 00:31:57,039 and they have to know this can get out. 355 00:31:59,879 --> 00:32:02,639 And our job is to tell the truth. 356 00:32:06,440 --> 00:32:07,760 But he's a good guy, 357 00:32:08,679 --> 00:32:09,680 so... 358 00:32:17,680 --> 00:32:19,879 Representative Yunoki. 359 00:32:21,400 --> 00:32:25,359 Police were waiting to arrest Yamaguchi at Narita Airport. 360 00:32:25,360 --> 00:32:30,839 But they let him pass right by and leave. 361 00:32:30,840 --> 00:32:31,839 Why? 362 00:32:32,840 --> 00:32:36,879 When asked by the press if the arrest was halted 363 00:32:36,880 --> 00:32:43,319 at the request of or out of respect for Prime Minister Abe or Secretary Suga, 364 00:32:43,320 --> 00:32:47,559 Nakamura, Head of Tokyo Police said, 365 00:32:47,560 --> 00:32:55,319 "I decided that arresting him was not necessary." 366 00:32:58,640 --> 00:33:04,759 This is about what's-her-name Shiori and Yamaguchi's rape case... 367 00:33:04,760 --> 00:33:06,399 Can I continue? 368 00:33:07,000 --> 00:33:08,399 Stop the stenography. 369 00:33:20,920 --> 00:33:30,920 I ask that you stop discussing private citizens in parliament. 370 00:33:34,120 --> 00:33:37,159 We talk about citizens all the time. 371 00:33:37,160 --> 00:33:41,199 Is Yamaguchi special because he's friends with Abe? 372 00:33:44,600 --> 00:33:54,199 The Abe biography by Yamaguchi was published just two weeks before the case was thrown out. 373 00:33:54,200 --> 00:34:00,759 If Yamaguchi was arrested, Abe couldn't have allowed it to be published. 374 00:34:16,440 --> 00:34:19,519 I'd like to film today's meeting. 375 00:34:20,000 --> 00:34:22,959 Oh, I cant be on camera. 376 00:34:26,000 --> 00:34:29,919 Let me introduce myself, I'm Kanehira. 377 00:34:29,920 --> 00:34:34,719 I've been working for 40 years in the TBS newsroom. 378 00:34:35,200 --> 00:34:38,719 Yamaguchi is my junior co-worker. 379 00:34:38,720 --> 00:34:46,519 I feel responsible for raising these types of men. 380 00:34:46,520 --> 00:34:50,039 I want to apologize for that first. 381 00:34:51,440 --> 00:34:55,839 Your press conference was very impactful. 382 00:34:55,840 --> 00:35:01,199 So why did all the TV networks aside from one ignore it? 383 00:35:01,200 --> 00:35:04,479 And also, the papers barely reported it. 384 00:35:04,480 --> 00:35:06,999 I thought that was bizarre. 385 00:35:07,000 --> 00:35:13,079 I thought everyone would jump on covering a scandal of this scale. 386 00:35:13,080 --> 00:35:15,519 But it didn't happen. 387 00:35:16,560 --> 00:35:21,519 Nakamura, Head of Tokyo Police, issued a statement after your press conference. 388 00:35:21,520 --> 00:35:30,639 He emphasized that he personally stopped the arrest due to insufficient evidence.. 389 00:35:30,640 --> 00:35:35,559 I'm planning to go interview him this month. 390 00:35:35,560 --> 00:35:39,079 - Interview Nakamura? - I'll catch him off guard. 391 00:35:39,360 --> 00:35:43,399 - What a sight that will be. - How shocking. 392 00:35:43,920 --> 00:35:46,159 I can't believe it. 393 00:35:46,160 --> 00:35:47,159 Wow... 394 00:35:47,680 --> 00:35:51,279 Something we could never imagine doing. 395 00:35:52,120 --> 00:35:57,959 The main subject of the story directly interviewing the key person... 396 00:35:58,240 --> 00:36:01,559 That'd be my absolute last resort. 397 00:36:22,760 --> 00:36:24,559 Good morning. 398 00:36:25,160 --> 00:36:27,239 When does he usually leave? 399 00:36:27,240 --> 00:36:28,799 The other day it was 7:45. 400 00:36:28,800 --> 00:36:30,119 7:45. 401 00:36:32,280 --> 00:36:34,359 Yamaguchi's rape case... 402 00:36:34,760 --> 00:36:39,999 About the arrest warrant, which you halted... 403 00:36:40,520 --> 00:36:44,439 Why did you stop the investigation? 404 00:36:44,840 --> 00:36:50,839 If you first heard about the case that day, did you have time to properly examine it? 405 00:36:59,480 --> 00:37:02,159 They're wondering what's going on. 406 00:37:07,520 --> 00:37:09,519 Hello? He left? 407 00:37:14,000 --> 00:37:15,199 This way? 408 00:37:28,800 --> 00:37:29,839 Around the corner? 409 00:37:46,320 --> 00:37:49,319 - Where is he? - He should be coming out. 410 00:37:58,520 --> 00:38:00,080 What's he wearing? 411 00:38:00,440 --> 00:38:01,799 That's him. 412 00:38:15,120 --> 00:38:16,359 Excuse me. 413 00:38:24,240 --> 00:38:26,719 He knew about us and escaped. 414 00:38:30,560 --> 00:38:31,919 He knew. 415 00:38:39,560 --> 00:38:44,279 As I ran, I regretted not eating breakfast. 416 00:38:44,280 --> 00:38:45,679 Incredible dash. 417 00:38:45,680 --> 00:38:50,639 I thought he would slow down if I got close, but he accelerated. 418 00:38:50,640 --> 00:38:52,879 At least you knocked. 419 00:38:53,480 --> 00:38:56,319 I wish I got even one word. 420 00:38:56,320 --> 00:38:59,359 I should've worn sneakers. 421 00:39:07,359 --> 00:39:08,560 What? 422 00:39:10,119 --> 00:39:12,478 That looks like the van we saw. 423 00:39:12,479 --> 00:39:13,679 Really? 424 00:39:21,040 --> 00:39:23,199 Hello, I have a question. 425 00:39:23,200 --> 00:39:27,519 Do you sell wiretap detectors? 426 00:39:27,800 --> 00:39:32,079 Wiretap detectors... Let me check. 427 00:39:37,399 --> 00:39:39,119 I feel like I just say it so casually. 428 00:39:39,120 --> 00:39:42,960 "Do you have wiretap detector?" 429 00:39:44,679 --> 00:39:46,439 He's like, "Okay, let me check." 430 00:39:58,160 --> 00:39:59,479 Show me. 431 00:40:10,760 --> 00:40:11,879 Everything is beeping. 432 00:40:17,999 --> 00:40:19,720 Is it my radio mic, maybe? 433 00:40:25,360 --> 00:40:28,400 I'm the one. Hello. 434 00:40:28,760 --> 00:40:30,160 Let's try again. 435 00:40:40,040 --> 00:40:41,119 Hang on. 436 00:40:50,240 --> 00:40:51,439 That scared me. 437 00:40:52,640 --> 00:40:53,840 Are you okay? 438 00:40:54,359 --> 00:40:55,120 It's still working. 439 00:41:01,960 --> 00:41:03,319 I don't know. 440 00:41:06,920 --> 00:41:12,879 When we have important things to say, let's talk in the bathroom. 441 00:41:30,720 --> 00:41:34,119 The phrase "rape is murder of the soul"... 442 00:41:36,320 --> 00:41:37,559 Here. 443 00:41:38,120 --> 00:41:40,039 Let's remove it from this part. 444 00:41:40,040 --> 00:41:41,839 Save it for the end. 445 00:41:45,640 --> 00:41:46,759 Hello? 446 00:41:47,080 --> 00:41:49,159 Hi, it's your lawyer, Nishiro. 447 00:41:49,600 --> 00:41:51,599 - Can you talk now? - Yes. 448 00:41:52,400 --> 00:41:56,719 Your criminal case will not be re-opened. 449 00:41:56,720 --> 00:41:59,599 I see, okay. 450 00:42:00,280 --> 00:42:04,719 That's the ruling from the Prosecution Review Board. 451 00:42:55,320 --> 00:42:58,839 Can I hand you over to my lawyer? 452 00:42:59,280 --> 00:43:04,039 The Japan Times is asking if this is the end of the criminal case. 453 00:43:04,040 --> 00:43:05,239 Yes, it is. 454 00:43:06,920 --> 00:43:07,600 Yes. 455 00:43:10,360 --> 00:43:12,479 Okay, thank you. 456 00:43:12,640 --> 00:43:13,600 Thank you. 457 00:43:13,680 --> 00:43:18,959 So, Yamaguchi has released a very long statement to the press. 458 00:43:18,960 --> 00:43:27,999 "Any media who writes like I am a criminal, I will take legal action." 459 00:43:28,000 --> 00:43:34,160 He means not just for past articles, but anything going forward. 460 00:43:34,160 --> 00:43:36,719 It's clearly a threat. 461 00:43:36,720 --> 00:43:38,799 Bring it on. 462 00:43:55,600 --> 00:43:57,679 Hello, Mom? 463 00:43:57,720 --> 00:43:59,079 Shiori it's been a while. 464 00:43:59,080 --> 00:44:00,359 It has been. 465 00:44:01,080 --> 00:44:02,399 Um... 466 00:44:04,000 --> 00:44:07,559 The results came in today from the Prosecution Review Board. 467 00:44:07,560 --> 00:44:10,759 Really? And? 468 00:44:10,760 --> 00:44:13,520 Non-prosecutable. 469 00:44:13,520 --> 00:44:17,919 What? Non-prosecutable? 470 00:44:17,920 --> 00:44:19,879 So he won't be prosecuted? 471 00:44:19,880 --> 00:44:22,119 No, he won't. 472 00:44:22,640 --> 00:44:26,519 Are you kidding? How can that be? 473 00:44:28,120 --> 00:44:30,719 I just wanted to let you know. 474 00:44:31,640 --> 00:44:33,399 I see. 475 00:44:34,400 --> 00:44:36,199 How frustrating. 476 00:44:38,280 --> 00:44:39,759 Really? 477 00:44:39,760 --> 00:44:41,639 Of course. 478 00:44:42,720 --> 00:44:45,119 He should be arrested. 479 00:44:57,360 --> 00:45:00,639 Today's Shiori News! 480 00:45:00,640 --> 00:45:02,319 Thank you for watching. 481 00:45:02,360 --> 00:45:07,479 The rat rode on the ox's back, then it jumped off. 482 00:45:07,480 --> 00:45:09,200 Rat came first, ox second. 483 00:45:09,200 --> 00:45:15,159 That's why they say the cat chases the rat. 484 00:45:17,080 --> 00:45:18,479 Shiori! 485 00:45:21,440 --> 00:45:24,199 Mom is 33 this year. 486 00:45:24,200 --> 00:45:27,999 No, 23! Ten years younger! 487 00:45:48,239 --> 00:45:50,080 My publisher just sent it to me. 488 00:45:57,800 --> 00:45:59,039 My family doesn't know 489 00:45:59,040 --> 00:46:01,040 that this would come out in 13 days. 490 00:46:05,799 --> 00:46:08,599 I couldn't deal with them saying no 491 00:46:08,600 --> 00:46:10,479 because I knew this has to happen 492 00:46:10,599 --> 00:46:13,199 but I'm putting them in danger. 493 00:46:24,640 --> 00:46:27,759 I still remember 494 00:46:29,200 --> 00:46:30,679 what my dad told me. 495 00:46:30,680 --> 00:46:32,279 They knew... 496 00:46:32,559 --> 00:46:34,998 I was telling them I'm gonna do the press conference 497 00:46:34,999 --> 00:46:36,079 and they're like, 498 00:46:36,080 --> 00:46:39,519 "I know that you're not here to discuss with us." 499 00:46:39,640 --> 00:46:41,360 "You decided and you're just telling us 500 00:46:41,479 --> 00:46:44,000 that you're gonna do but we wanna stop this." 501 00:46:44,400 --> 00:46:46,880 And my dad said, "You know, as a father, 502 00:46:48,360 --> 00:46:51,999 I want my daughter to have a normal, happy life. 503 00:46:53,040 --> 00:46:57,119 Meet someone, married, have a child. 504 00:46:57,639 --> 00:46:59,800 Hope you can live close to us." 505 00:47:05,840 --> 00:47:07,519 I know I can do it anywhere 506 00:47:08,599 --> 00:47:10,398 and for me, 507 00:47:10,399 --> 00:47:13,200 being silenced wasn■t an option to be happy. 508 00:47:14,759 --> 00:47:17,559 But if this takes away the opportunity 509 00:47:17,679 --> 00:47:18,800 to be close to them... 510 00:47:31,519 --> 00:47:34,720 The funny thing is I even wrote my will saying, 511 00:47:35,879 --> 00:47:37,679 I know my condition wasn't good 512 00:47:37,799 --> 00:47:39,639 right after the press conference 513 00:47:39,759 --> 00:47:42,199 but I'm never gonna commit suicide 514 00:47:42,320 --> 00:47:44,199 and if something happened to me, 515 00:47:44,200 --> 00:47:46,160 and it seems like I committed suicide, 516 00:47:46,280 --> 00:47:48,160 please investigate. 517 00:47:48,279 --> 00:47:50,399 Because that's not who I am now 518 00:47:50,400 --> 00:47:53,199 and if that happened 519 00:47:53,319 --> 00:47:55,678 please promise me to publish the book 520 00:47:55,679 --> 00:47:58,360 and publish this documentary. 521 00:47:58,480 --> 00:48:00,839 I wrote this last Saturday. 522 00:48:01,200 --> 00:48:03,639 Just thinking I want to go see the nature 523 00:48:03,639 --> 00:48:04,760 and I couldn't, 524 00:48:04,880 --> 00:48:06,639 I was so scared going by myself. 525 00:48:34,400 --> 00:48:35,999 Can you hear me? 526 00:48:36,480 --> 00:48:39,719 I was attending a party, that's why I couldn't talk earlier. 527 00:48:39,720 --> 00:48:44,879 I'm sorry for the trouble, but I need to tell you something. 528 00:48:44,880 --> 00:48:47,319 Is it okay if I'm drunk? 529 00:48:48,440 --> 00:48:51,920 What I'm about to say, might sober you up. 530 00:48:51,920 --> 00:48:53,079 Oh really? 531 00:48:53,080 --> 00:48:55,719 Well, to tell you the truth... 532 00:48:56,200 --> 00:48:58,079 I'm writing a book. 533 00:48:59,040 --> 00:49:00,959 Please don't use my name. 534 00:49:00,960 --> 00:49:03,199 Won't use your name. 535 00:49:03,200 --> 00:49:05,039 You can't. 536 00:49:05,040 --> 00:49:08,639 I just wanted to let you know. 537 00:49:09,520 --> 00:49:12,639 I think it's a good idea. 538 00:49:12,640 --> 00:49:18,759 Because you're a journalist, it's important to keep a record. 539 00:49:19,240 --> 00:49:23,999 Thank you. Your unexpected answer made me laugh. 540 00:49:24,200 --> 00:49:30,439 Only you, who stood ug against this reality, understands what it's like. 541 00:49:30,440 --> 00:49:34,799 The public doesn't understand. 542 00:49:34,800 --> 00:49:38,239 But my job is to get it out there. 543 00:49:38,240 --> 00:49:41,119 Right, as a journalist. 544 00:49:42,000 --> 00:49:46,319 I kept asking myself, "what can I do?" 545 00:49:46,320 --> 00:49:50,919 I joked about you financially supporting me. 546 00:49:50,920 --> 00:49:53,239 But it shouldn't be about that. 547 00:49:53,640 --> 00:49:57,200 Is there anything I can do? 548 00:49:57,200 --> 00:49:59,439 If I'm being honest... 549 00:49:59,440 --> 00:50:02,599 I want you to speak out. 550 00:50:03,560 --> 00:50:05,679 Well... 551 00:50:05,680 --> 00:50:08,359 If you marry me, I will. 552 00:50:10,560 --> 00:50:14,799 That would be the way, of course. 553 00:50:14,800 --> 00:50:21,239 But we are headed in the same direction. 554 00:50:23,760 --> 00:50:33,760 As long as I work for the police, I can't take the stand in your civil case. 555 00:50:35,000 --> 00:50:43,239 I'll ask you for your support when I think of a way you can help. 556 00:50:43,240 --> 00:50:45,759 - Sure. - Thank you. 557 00:50:46,040 --> 00:50:50,159 Are you okay, staying healthy? 558 00:50:50,160 --> 00:50:52,599 I'm surviving. 559 00:50:52,600 --> 00:50:56,479 - Are you eating well? - I am, thank you. 560 00:50:56,480 --> 00:50:57,599 - Let me treat you to a meal. - Thank you, maybe. 561 00:50:57,600 --> 00:50:59,239 - Let me treat you to a meal. - Thank you, maybe. 562 00:50:59,240 --> 00:51:02,439 What do you like to eat? 563 00:51:02,440 --> 00:51:03,679 Do you like ramen? 564 00:51:03,680 --> 00:51:05,159 I love ramen. 565 00:51:05,800 --> 00:51:09,200 Then let's eat ramen together sometime. 566 00:51:09,200 --> 00:51:12,919 Maybe when things settle, thank you. 567 00:51:12,920 --> 00:51:13,799 Sorry. 568 00:51:13,800 --> 00:51:16,679 Hang in there, and don't forget to eat. 569 00:51:16,680 --> 00:51:18,359 Thank you. 570 00:51:18,840 --> 00:51:20,919 - Sorry for being a drunkard. - Not at all. 571 00:51:20,920 --> 00:51:23,919 Thank you, goodbye. 572 00:51:24,640 --> 00:51:25,879 Bye. 573 00:52:10,960 --> 00:52:12,399 Will we make it? 574 00:52:12,400 --> 00:52:18,279 Well, the schedule is a killer. The printing company is frenzied. 575 00:52:19,480 --> 00:52:22,759 Why could we move so quickly? 576 00:52:22,840 --> 00:52:25,679 The reason? 577 00:52:26,640 --> 00:52:29,959 The election is happening. 578 00:52:29,960 --> 00:52:33,919 A chance for a big transformation in politics. 579 00:52:33,920 --> 00:52:39,479 The book should be part of voters' decision-making. 580 00:52:39,800 --> 00:52:45,759 You're the person of the moment who can bring about change. 581 00:52:45,960 --> 00:52:51,199 In the past victims, women, did not have the power to come forward. 582 00:52:51,320 --> 00:52:54,519 I hope we'll make it to the bookstores. 583 00:52:54,520 --> 00:52:56,079 That's right. 584 00:52:59,559 --> 00:53:01,918 We received a call... 585 00:53:01,919 --> 00:53:04,560 I received a call from my lawyer. 586 00:53:05,159 --> 00:53:06,600 And he was saying 587 00:53:06,959 --> 00:53:10,679 that the Tokyo mayor wanted me to join her new party 588 00:53:10,799 --> 00:53:13,320 and run for the next snap election. 589 00:53:15,920 --> 00:53:16,800 And 590 00:53:18,919 --> 00:53:20,439 people are saying that if this... 591 00:53:20,559 --> 00:53:25,199 After this election if things go on Abe's side, 592 00:53:26,480 --> 00:53:28,478 there's no guarantee for my life. 593 00:53:28,479 --> 00:53:30,240 Which is bullshit, but... 594 00:53:32,240 --> 00:53:34,320 Can I say that? Which is really bad. 595 00:53:37,920 --> 00:53:39,319 Good evening. 596 00:53:40,360 --> 00:53:43,479 I'm Shinzo Abe of the Liberal Democratic Party. 597 00:53:44,680 --> 00:53:50,399 We will create a Japan where people can dream of the future! 598 00:54:06,160 --> 00:54:07,760 Tomorrow it's gonna be the election. 599 00:54:08,959 --> 00:54:11,279 My publisher thought it would be better 600 00:54:12,840 --> 00:54:15,518 if I would stay somewhere away from media 601 00:54:15,519 --> 00:54:18,080 and where it's a bit more secure. 602 00:54:23,560 --> 00:54:25,360 The election is tomorrow. 603 00:54:25,480 --> 00:54:26,480 That's that. 604 00:54:26,600 --> 00:54:28,759 And we're all gonna see the result and that's that. 605 00:54:28,760 --> 00:54:30,879 And I'm not part of it. 606 00:54:34,240 --> 00:54:35,919 I'm just a journalist 607 00:54:35,920 --> 00:54:37,759 who experienced it and period. 608 00:54:40,079 --> 00:54:43,039 I don't know what people are expecting me to do and say. 609 00:54:43,040 --> 00:54:45,558 I'm not an activist, I'm not a figure, 610 00:54:45,559 --> 00:54:48,080 I'm not propaganda for anything. 611 00:54:51,199 --> 00:54:52,800 I'm so tired all of the sudden. 612 00:54:55,760 --> 00:54:57,119 Maybe it's all the pressure. 613 00:54:57,840 --> 00:54:59,558 I don't feel pressure 614 00:54:59,559 --> 00:55:01,759 and I don't need this pressure. 615 00:55:02,080 --> 00:55:03,279 Really. It's not my... 616 00:55:05,000 --> 00:55:08,000 It's not my... Yeah. It's not my... 617 00:55:27,520 --> 00:55:31,559 The Prime Minister's party is heading for a landslide victory. 618 00:55:53,160 --> 00:55:58,039 There are four rows of books near the entrance. 619 00:55:58,040 --> 00:56:01,799 It looks like people have been taking them. 620 00:56:03,639 --> 00:56:06,358 I saw one guy reading it, standing there. 621 00:56:06,359 --> 00:56:08,439 But he just put it down, so. 622 00:56:08,439 --> 00:56:10,560 I should have said something, telling him, 623 00:56:10,879 --> 00:56:12,480 "I read that book and it's good. 624 00:56:12,600 --> 00:56:14,920 I read it like four times already and it's good." 625 00:56:15,119 --> 00:56:16,599 And the thing is, 626 00:56:16,600 --> 00:56:18,640 because this famous producer from Hollywood 627 00:56:20,039 --> 00:56:21,719 many women came forward 628 00:56:21,839 --> 00:56:24,839 to talk about what he has done to them, 629 00:56:25,279 --> 00:56:27,520 there's a hashtag called MeToo. 630 00:56:27,920 --> 00:56:31,000 And I feel like, yeah, everywhere in the world, 631 00:56:31,120 --> 00:56:33,759 people start speaking up and talking about it. 632 00:56:33,960 --> 00:56:36,239 It's just amazing, I'm very excited. 633 00:56:51,079 --> 00:56:52,719 I don't know her name. 634 00:56:53,040 --> 00:56:55,920 It's just there's an email address. 635 00:56:59,240 --> 00:57:00,439 "I was thinking for a while, 636 00:57:00,440 --> 00:57:02,039 but now you're publishing a book 637 00:57:02,159 --> 00:57:03,558 so I really want to tell you." 638 00:57:03,559 --> 00:57:06,719 "I was so ashamed that we are the same gender." 639 00:57:08,520 --> 00:57:12,240 "Do you think you had done nothing wrong?" 640 00:57:13,640 --> 00:57:15,319 "I have been raised very strictly, 641 00:57:15,440 --> 00:57:18,639 that I can avoid these things." 642 00:57:19,280 --> 00:57:22,560 "Even though whatever you are saying is the truth, 643 00:57:22,960 --> 00:57:26,159 I feel so bad for the man you are accusing." 644 00:57:27,239 --> 00:57:28,400 "Shame on you." 645 00:57:33,999 --> 00:57:34,959 Yeah... 646 00:57:44,800 --> 00:57:51,919 The whole world is moving forward with the #MeToo movement, 647 00:57:51,920 --> 00:57:58,639 but Japan is going backward on sexual violence. 648 00:57:58,760 --> 00:58:03,679 Media worldwide are reporting with suspicion about this case. 649 00:58:03,800 --> 00:58:05,639 Cover-ups are not allowed. 650 00:58:05,640 --> 00:58:10,679 This investigation is full of black boxes. 651 00:58:10,960 --> 00:58:17,959 Prime Minister Abe, did you know about this investigation? 652 00:58:19,720 --> 00:58:24,199 - Public Safety Chairman Okonogi. - No, he is not registered! 653 00:58:25,640 --> 00:58:30,639 I am asking the Prime Minister. This is an obstruction. 654 00:58:32,400 --> 00:58:35,479 Let me respond. 655 00:58:35,480 --> 00:58:39,999 I'm asking the Prime Minister, not you. 656 00:58:40,000 --> 00:58:42,759 If Abe isn't answering, there's no point. 657 00:58:42,920 --> 00:58:44,719 Prime Minister Abe. 658 00:58:44,720 --> 00:58:50,599 Representative Yunoki, use your common sense. 659 00:58:50,600 --> 00:59:00,439 As Prime Minister, I don't comment on what I know or don't know about individual cases. 660 00:59:00,440 --> 00:59:05,839 But there's no way that I knew this case's outcome. 661 00:59:08,120 --> 00:59:14,519 Journalist Yamaguchi raped Shiori Ito... 662 00:59:14,960 --> 00:59:20,519 In Yamaguchi's book, he mentions his relationship with Prime Minister Abe. 663 00:59:20,520 --> 00:59:27,440 They go golfing, hiking, and have been friends for over 16 years. 664 00:59:28,520 --> 00:59:30,639 Hello, nice to meet you. 665 00:59:30,880 --> 00:59:32,599 My name is Shiori Ito. 666 00:59:32,600 --> 00:59:34,039 You're famous! 667 00:59:34,440 --> 00:59:37,359 - I heard you say my name. - It's you. 668 00:59:37,360 --> 00:59:40,439 - Just happened to walk by. - Can I get a photo? 669 00:59:41,040 --> 00:59:42,800 You're Shiori! 670 00:59:43,320 --> 00:59:45,519 I'm following your case online. 671 00:59:45,520 --> 00:59:46,559 I see. 672 00:59:46,640 --> 00:59:48,159 We support you! 673 00:59:48,160 --> 00:59:49,679 Thank you. 674 00:59:50,120 --> 00:59:51,319 Good luck! 675 00:59:51,320 --> 00:59:53,959 Thank you, goodbye. 676 00:59:56,640 --> 01:00:04,519 Seeing her up close, she's not what I had imagined from the photos. 677 01:00:06,480 --> 01:00:11,199 That wasn't the Shiori who was raped, was it? 678 01:00:11,200 --> 01:00:12,319 It was. 679 01:00:12,360 --> 01:00:14,919 That was her? Really? 680 01:00:15,200 --> 01:00:16,319 I had no idea. 681 01:00:16,440 --> 01:00:19,039 She's all over the Internet. 682 01:00:19,040 --> 01:00:20,719 Shiori? Did she leave? 683 01:00:20,720 --> 01:00:25,759 Why didn't you tell me it was the girl who was raped? 684 01:00:41,800 --> 01:00:44,479 It just makes me think it's been 6 months. 685 01:00:54,320 --> 01:00:56,559 Since I became "this girl who was raped" 686 01:00:57,320 --> 01:00:58,479 to the public. 687 01:01:18,800 --> 01:01:21,279 Thank you for having me. 688 01:01:22,080 --> 01:01:25,239 Let's start today's event. 689 01:01:26,800 --> 01:01:31,119 Shiori's case shows how hard it is to discuss sexual violence, 690 01:01:31,120 --> 01:01:34,879 even just raising your voice when something is wrong. 691 01:01:34,880 --> 01:01:38,079 Japanese society needs to change. 692 01:01:38,080 --> 01:01:42,800 Change the norm of receiving negative comments about #MeToo. 693 01:01:44,240 --> 01:01:47,439 I teach journalism theory. 694 01:01:47,440 --> 01:01:53,999 The first thing I teach is that journalism is about monitoring power. 695 01:01:54,280 --> 01:02:01,839 However, our journalism has not been monitoring the power that men hold. 696 01:02:03,400 --> 01:02:07,760 I have avoided wearing skirts to work. 697 01:02:07,760 --> 01:02:14,559 Hiding my feminine side, so that people don't notice me. 698 01:02:14,560 --> 01:02:19,639 But in recent years, I've felt this is not right. 699 01:02:19,640 --> 01:02:26,559 Society will not change unless both women and men change. 700 01:02:26,960 --> 01:02:30,199 All of us here working in media can relate. 701 01:02:30,200 --> 01:02:34,319 Something similar to Shiori happened to me in my twenties. 702 01:02:34,320 --> 01:02:40,719 I felt I could no longer work as a journalist if I came forward. 703 01:02:40,720 --> 01:02:43,199 So I kept quiet. 704 01:02:43,200 --> 01:02:46,199 But when I read Shiori's book, 705 01:02:46,200 --> 01:02:52,919 I regretted my lack of consideration for the next generation. 706 01:02:52,920 --> 01:02:55,199 I am ashamed. 707 01:02:58,720 --> 01:03:04,639 Sorry, I've lost my voice. Thank you all for sharing. 708 01:03:06,440 --> 01:03:09,879 Every time I speak, I feel... 709 01:03:09,880 --> 01:03:12,479 like I'm standing naked. 710 01:03:12,480 --> 01:03:14,439 But today... 711 01:03:15,200 --> 01:03:19,719 I feel like I'm being covered by blankets. 712 01:03:21,120 --> 01:03:22,799 I'm sorry. 713 01:03:23,360 --> 01:03:26,559 It's the first time feeling this way. 714 01:03:26,640 --> 01:03:30,159 So many blankets that I can't move. 715 01:03:30,160 --> 01:03:33,519 To be here with my seniors in the industry. 716 01:03:34,520 --> 01:03:39,959 To know that you feel the same way as I do. 717 01:03:41,200 --> 01:03:44,439 I received a lot of hope today. 718 01:03:44,680 --> 01:03:46,319 Thank you, Shiori. 719 01:04:00,600 --> 01:04:07,799 Japan's judicial system is so terrible even the United Nations says it must change. 720 01:04:08,520 --> 01:04:11,759 Shiori's criminal case was dropped. 721 01:04:11,760 --> 01:04:15,799 In response, she's now pursuing a civil case. 722 01:04:15,800 --> 01:04:22,279 This will be a long battle, and she will continue to be a target. 723 01:04:25,799 --> 01:04:27,000 I just got an email 724 01:04:27,120 --> 01:04:29,679 from the New York Times Tokyo bureau chief. 725 01:04:30,280 --> 01:04:31,080 Um... 726 01:04:32,360 --> 01:04:34,519 She finally published my story. 727 01:04:34,520 --> 01:04:36,880 I met her about half a year ago. 728 01:04:37,800 --> 01:04:38,839 And yeah, 729 01:04:38,960 --> 01:04:40,440 they've been waiting for the chance 730 01:04:40,560 --> 01:04:42,679 to publish their story 731 01:04:42,800 --> 01:04:45,360 and they thought this is the time so they just did. 732 01:04:46,799 --> 01:04:47,600 So far, 733 01:04:48,719 --> 01:04:51,479 they have been the only media 734 01:04:51,599 --> 01:04:54,160 which succeeded to talk to Mr. Yamaguchi. 735 01:04:55,839 --> 01:04:57,118 She told me that over the phone 736 01:04:57,119 --> 01:04:58,599 about two weeks ago. 737 01:04:59,080 --> 01:05:04,079 And I was just reading the article. 738 01:05:04,519 --> 01:05:09,279 And suddenly, I could see his forehead 739 01:05:09,640 --> 01:05:14,000 as I was scrolling down the article. 740 01:05:16,839 --> 01:05:18,120 I got panic attack. 741 01:05:27,399 --> 01:05:33,079 Just the latest photo of him makes me feel this way. 742 01:05:33,080 --> 01:05:34,518 I don't know what I was thinking, 743 01:05:34,519 --> 01:05:36,279 to be in a court 744 01:05:36,280 --> 01:05:39,039 thinking I might see him in front of my eyes. 745 01:05:57,680 --> 01:06:02,719 We have to review claims made by the other side. 746 01:06:02,720 --> 01:06:04,479 Which parts are true or false. 747 01:06:04,480 --> 01:06:08,720 They've written in detail their version of the truth. 748 01:06:08,720 --> 01:06:15,999 We have to check everything, paragraph by paragraph. 749 01:06:16,760 --> 01:06:21,679 The headlines will be "complete rebuttal by the accused". 750 01:06:21,680 --> 01:06:27,679 We have to combat against that by preparing our core argument. 751 01:06:27,680 --> 01:06:31,159 Otherwise, we'll look weak. 752 01:07:46,479 --> 01:07:48,359 What I realized was that I... 753 01:07:52,199 --> 01:07:55,319 The only motivation of talking about this, 754 01:07:55,320 --> 01:07:56,879 being alive, doing this 755 01:07:59,519 --> 01:08:04,639 is the way for me to be a journalist, 756 01:08:04,640 --> 01:08:06,839 to look this, what happened to me, 757 01:08:06,840 --> 01:08:08,720 as a sort of third person. 758 01:08:09,639 --> 01:08:11,439 And when I became this person, 759 01:08:13,000 --> 01:08:15,559 I didn't think I could stand this anymore. 760 01:08:20,240 --> 01:08:22,279 I realized how... 761 01:08:24,520 --> 01:08:28,400 How I haven't been faced to myself. 762 01:08:52,999 --> 01:08:55,280 I wanna meet the person from Ministry of Justice. 763 01:08:57,320 --> 01:08:58,000 Yeah. 764 01:09:21,519 --> 01:09:23,800 It's not just about sexual violence. 765 01:09:23,920 --> 01:09:26,838 It's about problem of power, 766 01:09:26,839 --> 01:09:28,799 of misusing the power. 767 01:09:29,319 --> 01:09:33,159 It's all of us, who could be victim, 768 01:09:33,480 --> 01:09:36,400 perpetrator, or observer. 769 01:09:42,919 --> 01:09:45,440 You know the story about the Qiangdong CEO. 770 01:09:46,879 --> 01:09:49,479 She said all her friends didn't want to push her 771 01:09:49,840 --> 01:09:51,159 because it's too much for her. 772 01:09:51,279 --> 01:09:52,720 - Yeah. - Yeah. 773 01:10:30,840 --> 01:10:36,719 I'm sure you're all angry about Yamaguchi's countersuit. 774 01:10:36,920 --> 01:10:44,199 Today, we formalize "Open the Black Box" to support Shiori's civil court case. 775 01:10:44,200 --> 01:10:47,439 Let's all unite behind her. 776 01:10:53,120 --> 01:10:58,399 I'm sorry, my mind is blank. 777 01:11:00,880 --> 01:11:02,359 Um... 778 01:11:02,760 --> 01:11:08,959 I actually didn't know if I could be here today. 779 01:11:08,960 --> 01:11:15,959 A week or two ago, my body couldn't move for two days. 780 01:11:16,760 --> 01:11:23,439 The incident happened four years ago around this time. 781 01:11:23,440 --> 01:11:28,079 I realized I hadn't seen cherry blossoms in four years. 782 01:11:28,080 --> 01:11:33,479 I'd been away from Japan, so I asked my friends to go see them. 783 01:11:33,480 --> 01:11:38,399 But then I wondered, "Why am I feeling anxious?" 784 01:11:38,400 --> 01:11:43,119 I realized the incident happened when they were in full bloom. 785 01:11:43,120 --> 01:11:47,959 After that, I couldn't bear to see cherry blossoms. 786 01:11:48,120 --> 01:11:57,399 It made me realize that at any time, memories of the incident can be triggered. 787 01:11:57,400 --> 01:12:01,959 There are many of us living with this pain. 788 01:12:28,440 --> 01:12:31,239 Mom, Dad... 789 01:12:33,360 --> 01:12:38,599 Thank you for raising me all these years. 790 01:12:40,760 --> 01:12:45,319 I feel really pathetic. 791 01:12:47,000 --> 01:12:51,039 But how to tolerate this pain... 792 01:13:00,600 --> 01:13:03,759 I no longer know. 793 01:13:20,880 --> 01:13:28,599 I've been blessed with many opportunities and had a happy life. 794 01:13:30,280 --> 01:13:40,199 Despite that, I am sorry I can no longer live this life that was given to me. 795 01:14:47,440 --> 01:14:51,039 My father called me today. 796 01:14:51,040 --> 01:14:53,639 Tomorrow... 797 01:14:54,560 --> 01:14:58,119 He'll take a day off work to come. 798 01:14:59,560 --> 01:15:06,879 I'm trying not to think how my father must be feeling about coming to court. 799 01:15:10,480 --> 01:15:14,199 Don't think about it. 800 01:15:17,280 --> 01:15:20,799 I wonder how he feels. 801 01:15:23,760 --> 01:15:26,959 Shiori, you're going to read this? 802 01:15:27,000 --> 01:15:29,519 The most important part is my testimony. 803 01:15:29,520 --> 01:15:31,559 - Here? - Yeah. 804 01:15:31,640 --> 01:15:33,079 You're going to read this? 805 01:15:33,080 --> 01:15:35,839 I've read it many times but they want me to read more. 806 01:15:35,840 --> 01:15:38,519 You need to memorize this? 807 01:15:38,560 --> 01:15:40,839 I need to know it thoroughly. 808 01:15:40,840 --> 01:15:43,719 Then I'll read it. 809 01:15:46,520 --> 01:15:47,959 Can we start? 810 01:15:49,680 --> 01:15:54,999 I emailed the defendant on March 25th, 2015, 811 01:15:55,000 --> 01:16:01,359 asking if there were any job positions available. 812 01:16:01,360 --> 01:16:05,639 As a journalist, I had hoped to work in the social issue section 813 01:16:05,640 --> 01:16:10,439 but working in Washington would mean the political section. 814 01:16:10,440 --> 01:16:17,639 I wanted to alleviate my concerns about that in our meeting. 815 01:16:18,360 --> 01:16:25,319 Upon arrival, I was surprised to find it was a one-on-one dinner. 816 01:16:25,320 --> 01:16:30,359 I felt awkward and didn't know how to process the situation. 817 01:16:30,400 --> 01:16:35,359 Suddenly feeling light-headed, I went to the bathroom. 818 01:16:35,360 --> 01:16:37,719 I have no memory after that. 819 01:16:37,720 --> 01:16:41,199 The next thing I remember was waking up in a hotel room. 820 01:16:43,320 --> 01:16:47,719 - Are you ok? - I'm okay, just a little... 821 01:16:49,440 --> 01:16:52,279 - Do you need a break? - It's okay. 822 01:16:54,760 --> 01:16:58,519 I woke up with intense pain in my lower abdomen. 823 01:17:01,800 --> 01:17:08,839 I didn't know where I was or who was on top of me. 824 01:17:08,840 --> 01:17:14,679 I tried to push him away, but he was too strong, and I panicked. 825 01:17:16,240 --> 01:17:20,639 I told him I had to go to the bathroom, and he finally got off. 826 01:17:20,640 --> 01:17:23,399 I ran in and locked the door. 827 01:17:24,640 --> 01:17:30,839 In the mirror I saw my nipple bleeding, bruises on my arm and other body parts. 828 01:17:30,840 --> 01:17:36,599 Having no memory of what happened, I was terrified. 829 01:17:36,600 --> 01:17:42,519 I needed to calm down, find my clothes, and get out. 830 01:17:43,600 --> 01:17:51,039 When I opened the door, he grabbed my arm and forced me onto the bed. 831 01:17:52,040 --> 01:17:55,759 My face was pressed against the covers. 832 01:17:55,760 --> 01:17:59,719 I couldn't breathe, and I thought I was going to die. 833 01:18:01,640 --> 01:18:08,279 The defendant said, "I like you. I can't wait to take you to Washington, you passed." 834 01:18:08,280 --> 01:18:12,839 To him, I was just a small object. 835 01:18:12,840 --> 01:18:15,639 I felt powerless. 836 01:18:16,800 --> 01:18:19,639 I asked, "Where's my underwear?" 837 01:18:19,640 --> 01:18:23,039 He said, "Let me keep it as a souvenir." 838 01:18:23,040 --> 01:18:28,279 I felt my strength drain out, and made my body small. 839 01:18:28,280 --> 01:18:31,359 When I told him to give it back, 840 01:18:31,360 --> 01:18:37,639 he said, "Now you're like a cute, helpless child" and finally gave back my underwear. 841 01:19:09,640 --> 01:19:12,119 This won't button. 842 01:19:13,400 --> 01:19:14,919 Whatever. 843 01:19:18,840 --> 01:19:22,719 There's a long line, please wait. 844 01:20:22,880 --> 01:20:24,279 You did well. 845 01:20:24,280 --> 01:20:25,759 I did. 846 01:20:25,760 --> 01:20:27,599 We're proud of you. 847 01:20:35,640 --> 01:20:39,799 We locked eyes at one point. 848 01:20:39,800 --> 01:20:43,439 He was behind my lawyers. 849 01:20:43,440 --> 01:20:46,959 As I stared at him, he looked at me. 850 01:20:46,960 --> 01:20:47,839 You did? 851 01:20:47,840 --> 01:20:54,039 His eyes said, "What do you want?" and looked away. 852 01:20:56,120 --> 01:20:58,239 "I'm still here." 853 01:20:58,240 --> 01:21:01,719 I wanted him to know that. 854 01:21:01,720 --> 01:21:05,799 “I'm listening to you.” 855 01:21:05,840 --> 01:21:09,319 “It's all up to you.” 856 01:21:12,040 --> 01:21:17,039 So I'm glad I didn't ask for a partition. 857 01:21:17,040 --> 01:21:22,279 Even though I'll have new nightmares. 858 01:21:22,280 --> 01:21:30,199 But I gained confidence by not panicking when I saw him. 859 01:21:31,880 --> 01:21:34,599 You got over one hurdle. 860 01:21:34,600 --> 01:21:37,599 I can handle beards now. 861 01:21:37,600 --> 01:21:40,799 Beards and bald heads. 862 01:22:04,080 --> 01:22:06,639 I got this email from the doorman 863 01:22:08,040 --> 01:22:09,479 at Sheraton Hotel. 864 01:22:11,080 --> 01:22:12,720 He remembers the night very well. 865 01:22:13,639 --> 01:22:15,040 He reported it to the police, 866 01:22:15,399 --> 01:22:17,800 but the hotel made him not to talk about it. 867 01:22:41,360 --> 01:22:44,319 He remembers a lot of details. 868 01:22:44,320 --> 01:22:46,239 That's great. 869 01:22:46,240 --> 01:22:48,639 Getting out of the cab... 870 01:22:48,640 --> 01:22:54,999 I headed away from the entrance, trying to escape. 871 01:22:55,000 --> 01:23:03,559 Also that it sounded like I was moaning aloud. 872 01:23:03,560 --> 01:23:08,479 I was so intoxicated that I didn't seem conscious. 873 01:23:08,480 --> 01:23:11,479 That's crucial testimony. 874 01:23:11,480 --> 01:23:14,879 I think so, too. 875 01:23:14,880 --> 01:23:20,679 But my lawyer Murata is against postponing the trial. 876 01:23:20,720 --> 01:23:27,399 Because there's a possibility the judges will change. 877 01:23:46,480 --> 01:23:54,439 My legal opinion is that it's not a good enough reason to postpone the trial. 878 01:23:54,880 --> 01:24:01,399 I'm most concerned that the hotel will stop him testifying. 879 01:24:08,760 --> 01:24:12,639 “It's necessary to wonder why he's speaking up now." 880 01:24:12,640 --> 01:24:15,479 I can't believe this, but... 881 01:24:15,480 --> 01:24:22,719 "Could he be connected to Yamaguchi? We must be skeptical " 882 01:24:23,000 --> 01:24:28,279 The first trial is really important. Your life is at stake. 883 01:24:57,880 --> 01:25:02,480 - Hello? - Is this Mr. Chikuba's cellphone? 884 01:25:02,480 --> 01:25:03,559 Yes. 885 01:25:03,560 --> 01:25:06,959 This is Shiori Ito. Thank you for your time this morning. 886 01:25:06,960 --> 01:25:08,719 Not at all. 887 01:25:08,720 --> 01:25:11,479 - Are you available right now? - Yes. 888 01:25:11,480 --> 01:25:14,399 I'd like to ask you something. 889 01:25:14,400 --> 01:25:23,319 What you said today, it contains important new evidence. 890 01:25:23,320 --> 01:25:30,359 So I would really like to submit it for the trial. 891 01:25:30,360 --> 01:25:39,319 But we have to say it's testimony of the doorman who was on duty. 892 01:25:39,320 --> 01:25:43,039 Saying this in court means... 893 01:25:43,040 --> 01:25:53,040 Tomorrow is a public hearing, so media and others in attendance will be listening. 894 01:25:53,960 --> 01:25:59,319 This might cause you trouble. 895 01:25:59,320 --> 01:26:09,320 But I'm asking you because tomorrow is my only chance to inform the judges. 896 01:26:10,800 --> 01:26:20,159 Do you have any concerns about what I have said? 897 01:26:21,200 --> 01:26:25,399 I am willing to do anything to help you. 898 01:26:25,400 --> 01:26:29,199 You can disclose my name. 899 01:26:29,200 --> 01:26:36,839 Nothing compares to the suffering you've endured. 900 01:26:38,840 --> 01:26:43,959 I'm not concerned about anything, go ahead and use my name. 901 01:26:43,960 --> 01:26:47,839 I'm willing to testify even if my hotel interferes. 902 01:26:50,000 --> 01:26:52,439 As I said earlier... 903 01:26:53,680 --> 01:26:58,679 The charges for sex crimes are too lenient. 904 01:26:58,680 --> 01:27:02,119 I've always thought it was wrong. 905 01:27:02,120 --> 01:27:06,559 I never imagined I would be in this position. 906 01:27:06,560 --> 01:27:12,599 I would like you to feel glad I was on duty that night. 907 01:27:14,560 --> 01:27:16,959 I'm glad I was. 908 01:27:18,880 --> 01:27:22,119 These crimes are treated too lightly. 909 01:27:22,120 --> 01:27:27,119 - Thank you so much. Really. - Not at all. 910 01:27:27,120 --> 01:27:31,799 I am so grateful for your determination. 911 01:27:31,800 --> 01:27:35,039 I truly appreciate it, thank you. 912 01:27:35,360 --> 01:27:37,799 - Take care, goodbye. - Goodbye. 913 01:28:55,760 --> 01:29:01,479 With the civil trial, Shiori wanted to pry open the black box. 914 01:29:01,480 --> 01:29:07,799 This black box isn't one individual's problem, but a societal one. 915 01:29:08,360 --> 01:29:13,040 Today, the ruling will finally be handed down. 916 01:29:13,360 --> 01:29:19,039 Rape is a mother's worst nightmare. 917 01:29:19,600 --> 01:29:23,600 After the press conference... 918 01:29:24,080 --> 01:29:28,799 Our family, including her siblings, was against the whole thing. 919 01:29:28,880 --> 01:29:37,399 I'm hoping for a positive ruling, so that our family can come together again. 920 01:29:53,520 --> 01:29:57,039 "Victory" 921 01:29:57,400 --> 01:30:02,599 We won! We won! Thank you all! 922 01:30:10,640 --> 01:30:12,079 There she is. 923 01:30:14,920 --> 01:30:16,559 Congratulations! 924 01:30:16,800 --> 01:30:20,039 Can you tell us how you're feeling? 925 01:30:20,640 --> 01:30:26,319 Honestly, I don't know what I'm feeling. 926 01:30:26,320 --> 01:30:31,639 But when I came out, my friend gave me a hug. 927 01:30:32,200 --> 01:30:36,439 It's one form of closure. 928 01:30:36,440 --> 01:30:41,599 But winning doesn't mean what happened goes away. 929 01:30:41,600 --> 01:30:44,799 I still have to... 930 01:30:46,640 --> 01:30:51,319 figure out how to face my wounds. 931 01:30:51,320 --> 01:30:53,479 This is not the end. 932 01:30:58,000 --> 01:31:03,799 This is one milestone, but there's still so much to be done. 933 01:31:03,800 --> 01:31:07,519 let's think about these things one by one, together. 934 01:31:07,880 --> 01:31:12,919 The view I see today is completely different from the one in the past. 935 01:31:12,920 --> 01:31:14,519 Thank you to everyone. 936 01:31:34,320 --> 01:31:35,600 Ladies and gentlemen, 937 01:31:35,720 --> 01:31:37,600 please welcome to the stage, Mr. Yamaguchi. 938 01:31:50,480 --> 01:31:51,518 You asserted very clearly 939 01:31:51,519 --> 01:31:54,079 that you have done nothing illegal. 940 01:31:54,080 --> 01:31:56,999 However, when you look back on the events of that night, 941 01:31:57,640 --> 01:31:58,799 do you have any regret? 942 01:31:58,919 --> 01:32:00,159 Are there any things 943 01:32:00,280 --> 01:32:02,199 which you wish you had done differently? 944 01:32:02,200 --> 01:32:04,318 Do you believe you made any mistakes 945 01:32:04,319 --> 01:32:05,918 even though they may not have been 946 01:32:05,919 --> 01:32:07,599 mistakes that broke the law? 947 01:32:09,799 --> 01:32:12,399 Um... I'm now fighting 948 01:32:12,519 --> 01:32:15,959 that I didn't commit any crime at all. 949 01:32:16,079 --> 01:32:17,840 This is my first step. 950 01:32:20,039 --> 01:32:21,039 But... 951 01:32:22,440 --> 01:32:26,440 If I'm mentioning, besides the legal point of view, 952 01:32:28,719 --> 01:32:30,679 there might be some misunderstanding 953 01:32:30,680 --> 01:32:32,760 that if I say "regret," 954 01:32:32,880 --> 01:32:37,560 that some journalist might connect illegality. 955 01:32:37,680 --> 01:32:41,598 But I really regret what happened. 956 01:32:41,599 --> 01:32:44,720 Because she suffered a lot. 957 01:32:44,840 --> 01:32:50,880 She got so many PTSD 958 01:32:51,400 --> 01:32:52,958 and me too. 959 01:32:52,959 --> 01:32:56,479 So, that's really unfortunate incident 960 01:32:56,480 --> 01:32:59,240 and I have a lot of regrets 961 01:33:00,040 --> 01:33:01,319 ethically. 962 01:33:01,520 --> 01:33:04,439 But still, I have to claim 963 01:33:04,440 --> 01:33:06,640 that I didn't do anything illegal. 964 01:33:08,199 --> 01:33:09,520 Is that enough for you? 965 01:33:12,080 --> 01:33:14,919 I will translate the main points... 966 01:33:41,880 --> 01:33:43,919 You lying woman! 967 01:33:44,440 --> 01:33:47,399 Making money off someone else's unhappiness! 968 01:33:47,840 --> 01:33:51,079 How dare you, acting like an idol! 969 01:34:50,960 --> 01:34:52,159 This song again. 970 01:34:59,480 --> 01:35:00,959 What's this? 971 01:35:09,200 --> 01:35:10,759 Your hair! 972 01:35:15,640 --> 01:35:17,759 It took so long. 973 01:35:19,280 --> 01:35:23,199 I was 25 but now I'm 33! 974 01:35:24,720 --> 01:35:27,519 It's the end of an era. 975 01:35:27,520 --> 01:35:28,479 An era? 976 01:35:29,040 --> 01:35:30,079 It is! 977 01:35:37,520 --> 01:35:39,439 You did it.