The "Itadaki Joshi" phenomenon represents a significant and evolving challenge within Japan's social and legal landscape, characterized by young women engaging in romance scams to defraud older men for financial gain. This criminal activity, exemplified by the high-profile case of Mai Watanabe, is distinct from but rooted in earlier forms of transactional relationships such as enjo kōsai and papa-katsu.
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Table of contents
00:00 Introduction
00:25 Defining "Itadaki Joshi"
01:04 Historical Roots: From Enjo-kōsai
01:34 Evolution to Papa-katsu
02:04 The Rise of Itadaki Joshi
02:35 Case Study: "Itadakijoshi Riri-chan"
03:22 The Price of Deception: Riri-chan's Sentence
03:57 Why It Happens: Economic Pressures on Young Women
04:35 Why It Happens: Vulnerability of Older Men
05:16 Societal & Legal Responses
05:58 Cultural Resonance
06:32 Conclusion: Understanding a Complex Issue
