University student arrested in Chiba for attempted phone filming of high‑school girl

On July 1, police in Narashino City, Chiba Prefecture, arrested a 20‑year‑old university student after he attempted to insert a smartphone into the skirt of a teenage female high‑school student at a convenience store. The act was classified as an attempted violation of the law against photographing sexual acts. The suspect was taken into custody by the Narashino Police Department.

The incident highlights ongoing concerns about sexual harassment and voyeurism targeting minors in public spaces in Japan.