Implementation of Anti-Groping Campaign

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.