30% of Japan's job seekers face sexual harassment, survey shows

Experiences range from inappropriate jokes to pressure to have sex

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Nearly 20% of job seekers in a survey reported pressure to have sexual relations. (Photo by Shotaro Mori) 

SAKI HAYASHI, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Interns and job applicants in Japan are experiencing sexual harassment at an alarming rate, according to a government survey that paints a stark picture of a country without legal protections for prospective employees.

The survey results, published Friday, show 30.1% of respondents experienced sexual harassment at least once during internships.

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