A manemployee of the Transportation Office of the Fukuoka City in Japan, was arrested for taking voyeuristic photographs under the skirt of a woman on the escalators of a subway station. Satoru Takayanagi, 34, was detained on suspicion of violating the nuisance prevention ordinance of Fukuoka Prefecture.
Around 12:30 p.m. on February 23, Takayanagi is suspected of having lifted a woman’s skirt and inserted her smartphone into the ascending escalator of the Karajinmachi Subway Stationin the city of Fukuoka, taking voyeuristic photos of her.
When questioned, Takayanagi stated that he noticed that it would be easy to look at the woman’s panties, so he also got on the escalator and admitted to the charges.. The Fukuoka City Transportation Office stated: “It is very unfortunate. We will endeavor to clarify the facts and deal with the matter rigorously.».
Of course, news of a public official taking voyeuristic photography even made its way to comment boards in Japan, where it inspired opinions like:
- «I think I understand the subject, some girls almost ask to be assaulted».
- «Why do these guys care so much about panties? What really matters is what they cover!».
- «In short, he couldn’t get a good look at them, so he used force».
- «They treat the panties as if they were a legendary artifact. You too can buy a pair or pay yourself a prostitute!».
- «So you lifted up her skirt to get a better look at her panties?».
- «They used to use a hand mirror, but now they use their smartphones».
- «I don’t understand, what was your plan? Lift up her skirt and take the picture so fast she didn’t notice it?».
Fountain: otakomu
