Legal Risks and Privacy Concerns When Taking Photos with Your Smartphone: Essential Tips to Avoid Issues

Legal Risks and Privacy Concerns When Taking Photos with Your Smartphone: Essential Tips to Avoid Issues

Question from a reader:
Is it legally problematic to take photos with a smartphone without the other person’s permission? I want to know in what cases it could become a crime.

Smartphone Photography and the Law: Considering the Risks of Unauthorized Shooting

Recently, taking photos with smartphones has become a part of everyday life. This convenient tool is essential for capturing fun

Comprehensive Guide to Rabies Prevention and the Legal Relationship with Tokyo's Animal Welfare Regulations

Comprehensive Guide to Rabies Prevention and the Legal Relationship with Tokyo’s Animal Welfare Regulations

Question from a reader:
I have a question about the constitution. It’s a bit long, but I just couldn’t understand this issue, so I would appreciate it if someone knowledgeable could help me. Problem 4 Article 10 of the Rabies Prevention Law states that if the governor of a prefecture recognizes that rabies has occurred, they must immediately announce this and

Understanding the Legal Implications of Private Prosecution and Family Reporting

Understanding the Legal Implications of Private Prosecution and Family Reporting

Question from a reader:
I have a question about crimes requiring a complaint. If the victim themselves cannot report to the police, will the police accept a report made by the victim’s family instead? If the family reports, will an investigation be conducted?

Understanding Crimes Requiring a Complaint and Their Impact

Crimes requiring a complaint refer to offenses that cannot be prosecuted

Masahiro Nakai's Understanding of Sexual Crimes: Insights and Perspectives

Masahiro Nakai’s Understanding of Sexual Crimes: Insights and Perspectives

Question from Readers:
Do you think Masahiro Nakai has learned about the definition of sexual crimes this time?

Masahiro Nakai and the Definition of Sexual Crimes

Recently, I received a question about whether Masahiro Nakai has learned about the definition of sexual crimes. To be honest, I’m not sure how deeply he understands it. However, considering his character, I believe he

Understanding the Fine Line Between Reporting on Sexual Violence and Defamation in Weekly Magazines

Understanding the Fine Line Between Reporting on Sexual Violence and Defamation in Weekly Magazines

Question from a reader:
Weekly magazines report on sexual violence, but if someone hasn’t been arrested, does that mean it could be considered defamation?

The Subtle Boundary Between Reporting on Sexual Violence and Defamation

The reporting by weekly magazines on sexual violence presents a truly complex issue. While the reader’s question is valid, the reality is that just because someone hasn’t been

Understanding the Safety Risks for NHK Party Affiliates After Recent Attacks

Understanding the Safety Risks for NHK Party Affiliates After Recent Attacks

Question from a reader:
I heard that Mr. Tachibana Takashi from the NHK Party was attacked by an assailant. Is there a possibility that NHK-related individuals might face danger in the future? I’m worried.

About the Safety of NHK Party and Its Affiliates

Recently, I came across news that Mr. Tachibana Takashi from the NHK Party was assaulted. In response, there

Understanding Copyright Issues and Disruptive Online Behavior: The Case of Detective Conan Icons

Understanding Copyright Issues and Disruptive Online Behavior: The Case of Detective Conan Icons

Question from a reader:
A user on Chiebukuro is engaging in disruptive activities using the Detective Conan icon. Do such people not consider copyright issues?

Considerations on Copyright and Disruptive Behavior

Recently, while discussing “Detective Conan” with a friend, something came to mind. It was about users who engage in disruptive behavior online using Conan’s icon. From a copyright perspective, what