Shiori Ito, symbol of Japan's MeToo movement, wins rape lawsuit damages www.theguardian.com

The Tokyo district court ordered Yamaguchi, who has consistently denied the allegations, to pay Ito damages and dismissed his 130m yen counter suit against her.
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Photograph: Takashi Aoyama/Getty ImagesIto alleged Yamaguchi, 53, had raped her in 2015 after they met for a meal and drinks to discuss a job opportunity.
Ito launched a civil suit after police decided not to arrest Yamaguchi – a move that focused attention on what critics say is Japan’s failure to properly investigate allegations of rape and sexual assault.
She had sought 11m yen in damages for her suffering after prosecutors declined to indict Yamaguchi, citing insufficient evidence.