Japan Netflix star's death sparks calls for cyberbullying rules

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The death of a young Japanese reality TV star targeted by online abuse has sparked an outpouring of grief in the country and calls for stronger measures to tackle cyberbullying.

The apparent suicide of 22-year-old Hana Kimura, a cast member on "Terrace House" -- a Netflix show that has become an international hit -- sent shockwaves through Japan and beyond.

Last year, there were similar calls in South Korea for stronger punishment for abusive online comments following the death of two female K-pop stars. But she was also targeted by a torrent of abuse online, reportedly including comments like "everyone will be happy if you're gone".The current season of "Terrace House" was cancelled after Kimura's death, and in a country where the pace of legislative change can sometimes be glacial, the government moved quickly to acknowledge the outcry.

"It's getting very difficult for people who are gentle, not weak, to carry on on social media," he said during a TV appearance. Yohei Shimizu, a lawyer who has handled similar cases, said few victims bother. The process takes about 10 months and proving the harm caused by a comment can be difficult.

 

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