The Telegraph reports that Tokyo is in the process of amending its laws in order to forbid sex shops there from reselling used underwear from girls under the age of 16. In case you were curious, a pair of used girl’s underwear sells for about 25 pounds according to the Telegraph.
According to the Telegraph,
The shops also sell swimsuits, gym knickers and schoolgirl uniforms, which resemble sailor outfits.
Prostitution involving underage girls is apparently a serious problem in Tokyo, and the city is banning the sale of used underwear by young girls as part of its efforts to crackdown on the problem. But why not just ban the sale of any used underwear on health grounds? Weird.
Source:
Tokyo calls for ban on sale of used schoolgirls’ underwear. Colin Joyce, Telegraph (UK), January 16, 2004.