Implementation of Anti-Groping Campaign
Twenty-two railway operators in the Kanto region and the police will conduct an 'Anti-Groping Campaign' from June 1 to June 15, 2026. The campaign will promote crime prevention and reporting through in-train announcements, posters, and joint events.
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## Implementation of 'Anti-Groping Campaign' by Kanto Railway Operators
Railway operators in the Kanto region will once again collaborate with the police to implement an 'Anti-Groping Campaign' to ensure passengers can use the railway with greater peace of mind.
During the campaign period, police will cooperate to strengthen patrols to prevent groping incidents before they occur. Efforts will also be made to encourage victims and bystanders to report incidents to station staff.
### 1. Campaign Period
June 1 (Mon) – June 15 (Mon), 2026 (15 days)
### 2. Organizing Bodies
22 railway operators in the Kanto region, the National Police Agency, the Metropolitan Police Department, and the Saitama, Chiba, and Kanagawa Prefectural Police.
### 3. Campaign Activities
Activities vary by operator but generally include:
- Announcements inside trains and at stations.
- Displaying posters jointly created by railway operators.
- Information dissemination via official SNS.
- Conducting 'Anti-Groping Events' in collaboration with the police.
### 4. Initiatives by Prefectural Police Departments
- Metropolitan Police Dept: Awareness activities at major stations and promotion of the 'Digipolis' security app.
- Saitama Prefectural Police: Campaign and launch ceremony at JR Omiya Station on June 1. Publication of a Groping Repellent Web App.
- Chiba Prefectural Police: Awareness activities at major stations, public outreach by the 'Aoboushi' unit, and the 'Chiba Safety and Security Mail' service.
- Kanagawa Prefectural Police: Campaign at New City Plaza and promotion of the 'Kanagawa Police' app.
Railway operators in the Kanto region will once again collaborate with the police to implement an 'Anti-Groping Campaign' to ensure passengers can use the railway with greater peace of mind.
During the campaign period, police will cooperate to strengthen patrols to prevent groping incidents before they occur. Efforts will also be made to encourage victims and bystanders to report incidents to station staff.
### 1. Campaign Period
June 1 (Mon) – June 15 (Mon), 2026 (15 days)
### 2. Organizing Bodies
22 railway operators in the Kanto region, the National Police Agency, the Metropolitan Police Department, and the Saitama, Chiba, and Kanagawa Prefectural Police.
### 3. Campaign Activities
Activities vary by operator but generally include:
- Announcements inside trains and at stations.
- Displaying posters jointly created by railway operators.
- Information dissemination via official SNS.
- Conducting 'Anti-Groping Events' in collaboration with the police.
### 4. Initiatives by Prefectural Police Departments
- Metropolitan Police Dept: Awareness activities at major stations and promotion of the 'Digipolis' security app.
- Saitama Prefectural Police: Campaign and launch ceremony at JR Omiya Station on June 1. Publication of a Groping Repellent Web App.
- Chiba Prefectural Police: Awareness activities at major stations, public outreach by the 'Aoboushi' unit, and the 'Chiba Safety and Security Mail' service.
- Kanagawa Prefectural Police: Campaign at New City Plaza and promotion of the 'Kanagawa Police' app.
FAQ
What should I do if I am a victim of groping?
Seek help from those around you and inform station staff or the police immediately. Using security app features like Digipolis is also recommended.
What is the purpose of the campaign?
To prevent groping incidents, create an environment where victims can easily seek help, and eradicate these crimes.
What can I do as a bystander?
Speaking to the victim or reporting to station staff helps. Taking action rather than being a bystander is key to saving the victim.