Taking photos in Japan
I plan on taking photos of everywhere I go in Japan and am wondering if there are certain places, e.g. airports or possibly temples, where photos are not to be taken.
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Is it okay to take pictures in Japan?
Essentially, in Japan there are no criminal laws covering portrait rights, however photographing people can infringe on the right to privacy. So, although there is no law prohibiting photography on a public street, there certainly are laws against pervy photos and other obvious breaches of privacy rights.Is photography popular in Japan?
In Japan, photography is very much a part of its culture and technology. Most of the leading camera brands come from Japan, including Canon, Nikon, Sony, Panasonic, and Olympus.Why do Japanese blur face?
Privacy regarding the inclusion of people in photos is stricter in Japan than you may be used to. If you want to use a photo of someone on your blog but don't have their permission to use it, protocol dictates that you should blur the person's face so they are not immediately recognizable.Is it rude to film in Japan?
Well, in Japan, freedom of expression is guaranteed by Article 21 of the Constitution. As filming and taking pictures are two of the means by which individuals can express their ideas, they are protected by Article 21.Taking Pictures of Strangers in TOKYO Japan
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