YAKUZA SEBAGAI KENDALA BAGI JEPANG DALAM UPAYA MEMERANGI SEX TRAFFICKING

Abstract

Japan has a very serious problem about Sex Trafficking crime. Sex Trafficking in Japan itself then widened into prostitution and this business is almost entirely controlled by the Yakuza, the Japanese mafia. Government of Japan became aware of this problem when the phenomenon of Sex Trafficking emerges. This study aimed to describe Japan’s effort and behavior on combatting Sex Trafficking. In order to answer these problems, this study using Transnational Organized Crime concept and also using qualitative method with descriptive type through literature review technique. In this research, it is explained that in 2004 Japan formulated Action Plan program to address the issue of Sex Trafficking in the country. Action Plan program which it purpose is to suppress Human Sexual Trafficking in the country, formulated efforts made by the Government of Japan are to establish a connection with another country, tightened "entertainer"visa rules, and enforce the Anti-Prostitution Law. The Japanese government face major obstacles, namely Yakuza as a major actor in the activities of Sex Trafficking in Japan.