New anti-groping website in Japan maps assault areas with user data mainichi.jp

A newly launched website enabling users to track areas rife with groping incidents, or "chikan" in Japanese, has been attracting attention across the country.

Called "Chikan Radar," the site was opened on Aug. 1 by Tokyo-based IT venture firm QCCCA Inc., which also runs services including a harassment consultation website. The company decided to create a system that could make the present state of groping incidents visible to people.

When company head Nari Woo sent out a tweet to announce the new site, it received over 10,000 retweets on Twitter. "I want the accumulation of this data to be helpful with prevention measures to lead to the eradication of molestation," she said.