Ito is accused of sexual assault by two women and is being investigated by Japanese police as a result. Ito has denied the allegations. Ito is currently in Doha with the Japanese national team for the Asian Cup, and has left the team to consider his mental and physical wellbeing. Ito's club, Stade de Reims, is treating the allegation seriously. Japan's coach, Hajime Moriyasu, has stated that he is not fully aware of the allegation and will deal with it after examining it.