Rina Gonoi sexual assault: Japan court finds soldiers guilty in landmark case

Victory for former self-defense forces member Rina Gonoi after long battle for justice that challenged taboos in a male-dominated society

A Japanese court has found three former soldiers guilty of sexually assaulting a female colleague, in a victory for the victim's long battle for justice which challenged taboos in a traditional, male-dominated society.

The case of 24-year-old former self-defence forces member Rina Gonoi, which has drawn international attention, relates to a 2021 incident during her time in the army when she alleges she was assaulted by three male colleagues.