The Japan Times
"Black Box Diaries" lays bare Japan's culture of silence around sexual violence. This trumps concerns that have blocked its release in the country where it most needs to be seen. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/03/04/japan/black-box-diaries-japan-release/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #japan #shioriito #women039sissues #women #rape #sexcrimes #sexualharassment #media #film #documentaries #journalism #academyawards
Can Shiori Ito’s documentary open Japan’s black box?

Concerns about footage in 'Black Box Diaries' have stopped its release in Japan. But Shiori Ito's story needs to be brought to people’s attention — in all its harrowing details.

The Japan Times
Mar 4, 2025 at 3:29pmBuffer