Oops! Japan #30 — Don’t Snap Strangers （見知らぬ人の写真はNG） Why Taking Random Pictures in Japan Might Get You in Trouble


 Oops! Japan #30 — Don’t Snap Strangers

（見知らぬ人の写真はNG）

Why Taking Random Pictures in Japan Might Get You in Trouble


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Japan might look like a photographer’s dream — quiet parks, high-rise buildings, adorable children playing. But here’s the thing: you can’t just take photos of people or places as you wish. Privacy matters here — a lot.


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A growing number of tourists are facing backlash in Japan for snapping photos of residential areas, kids in parks, or even building lobbies without asking. Sure, the buildings are beautiful, and kids playing can look cute — but many locals consider this intrusive, creepy, or even threatening.


Japan has strict privacy norms. Some districts and small shops even post signs banning photography. Taking photos of strangers, especially children, without consent is not only considered rude — in some cases, it may be reported to the police.


If you want to capture buildings, do so from a respectful distance. If you want to photograph people or parks, ask first — or better yet, don’t. Office buildings and tourist landmarks? Usually fine. Apartment buildings with kids and families around? Absolutely not.


Bottom line: When in doubt, don’t point your camera.


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日本語の補足：

日本では、他人を無断で撮影する行為はプライバシーの侵害と見なされることがあります。特に、子どもや住宅エリアを撮影するのは非常にデリケートです。地域によっては「撮影禁止」の表示もあり、違反するとトラブルに発展することも。最悪の場合、警察を呼ばれるケースもあります。観光中も「撮って良いかどうか」の判断は慎重に。


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Next up: Oops! Japan #31 — Coming Soon

A new surprise, a new survival tip — stay tuned!

次回予告：Oops! Japan #31 — 近日公開予定！

日本での「意外な落とし穴」を次回もご紹介予定です。お楽しみに！

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