Is SMS harassment a crime in Japan?

Japanese SMS harassment is not a crime. According to public information, making harassing phone calls or threatening to send text messages to disturb personal life, if the circumstances are minor, is a civil tort case. According to the specific case, it is decided whether to infringe on the right of reputation or other personal rights, and the right to ask the other party to stop the infringement, restore the reputation, eliminate the influence and compensate for the losses. If the infringer goes his own way and seriously affects his personal life and work, he can report the case to the public security organ, which will give him administrative penalties such as warning, fine and even detention.