The Dark Underbelly of Japan's Neighbor: A Swedish Case Study on Prostitution and Patriarchy The recent case of a 62 year old man being tried in Sweden for allegedly prostituting his wife to over 120 clients has highlighted the complexities surrounding prostitution, power dynamics, and societal norms.
This incident may seem isolated, but it is essential to consider its implications within Japan's neighborly relationship with issues affecting women. In Sweden, buying sex is illegal, but selling sex is not.
However, profiting from or arranging prostitution is also prohibited. The prosecution has described the defendant's actions as aggravated pimping, which carries a significant prison sentence if convicted.