Shogakukan Third-Party Committee Launches Hotline for Information on Sexual Assault Cases
A third-party committee established by Japanese publisher Shogakukan has launched a dedicated hotline to solicit information from external parties regarding sexual assault cases. This initiative follows revelations that the editorial department of its manga distribution app, 'Manga One,' employed a former teacher involved in sexual assault incidents as a manga author. The hotline, active from April 17 to May 1, 2026, invites current and former employees, as well as business partners of Shogakukan and its 26 affiliated companies, including Showa Tosho and Shodensha, to report relevant facts. The committee is specifically seeking information on publicized cases and similar incidents occurring primarily after January 2016. This measure aims to uncover the extent of such issues within the organization and its network, demonstrating a response to corporate governance and ethical concerns in the publishing industry. The move highlights ongoing efforts to address historical misconduct and ensure accountability within major media corporations in Japan.
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Shogakukan Third-Party Committee Launches Hotline for Information on Sexual Assault Cases
A third-party committee established by Japanese publisher Shogakukan has launched a dedicated hotline to solicit information from external parties regarding sexual assault cases. This initiative follows revelations that the editorial department of its manga distribution app, 'Manga One,' employed a former teacher involved in sexual assault incidents as a manga author. The hotline, active from April 17 to May 1, 2026, invites current and former employees, as well as business partners of Shogakukan and its 26 affiliated companies, including Showa Tosho and Shodensha, to report relevant facts. The committee is specifically seeking information on publicized cases and similar incidents occurring primarily after January 2016. This measure aims to uncover the extent of such issues within the organization and its network, demonstrating a response to corporate governance and ethical concerns in the publishing industry. The move highlights ongoing efforts to address historical misconduct and ensure accountability within major media corporations in Japan.
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