Wow! How very complicated, and probably a legal minefield. Our freedom to act is evaporating drip by drip. They won't be happy until we are living like hamsters in cages. We will own nothing; but will we be happy?
Thanks for reading and offering your commentary. Yes, you hit it right on the head with the term "legal minefield." While the underlying purpose for this new law seems logical, the potential for unintended consequences is high. I for one will "focus," so to speak, on taking pictures of Japan's gorgeous scenery for the time being!
Interesting. I don’t have a problem with the (hopeful) crackdown on “upskirt” or “see-through” (never heard of this before) types of exploitation, or of minors of course. And while I respect the general concern for privacy in Japanese culture, as a street and candid photographer I do hope these forms of expression can continue - in a respectful manner.
Wow! How very complicated, and probably a legal minefield. Our freedom to act is evaporating drip by drip. They won't be happy until we are living like hamsters in cages. We will own nothing; but will we be happy?
Thanks for reading and offering your commentary. Yes, you hit it right on the head with the term "legal minefield." While the underlying purpose for this new law seems logical, the potential for unintended consequences is high. I for one will "focus," so to speak, on taking pictures of Japan's gorgeous scenery for the time being!
Interesting. I don’t have a problem with the (hopeful) crackdown on “upskirt” or “see-through” (never heard of this before) types of exploitation, or of minors of course. And while I respect the general concern for privacy in Japanese culture, as a street and candid photographer I do hope these forms of expression can continue - in a respectful manner.
While there is undoubtedly a gray area, given your interest in capturing candid scenes, it's wise to be aware of these guidelines.
meanwhile, if you kill your baby, youll be sentenced to only 6 months in jail