TOKYO—The recent death of Hana Kimura, a bubbly, pink-haired 22-year-old wrestler and reality TV show star, has spotlighted a rise in cyberbullying in Japan and prompted swift official pledges to do more to protect victims.
Kimura, a cast member on the popular program “Terrace House”, was found dead at her home on May 23 from an apparent suicide after being deluged with negative comments on her social media feeds.
