http://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2010/06/29/issues/no-need-to-know-the-law-but-you-must-obey-it/#.WVuijIiGNPZ
>Then, with the publication of two “art books” by the famous photographer Kishin Shinoyama featuring nude shots of a famous actress and then-teen idol Rie Miyazawa, pubic hair was suddenly OK. (Miyazawa may have been 17 when her pictures were taken; if so, anyone who has a copy of her top-selling nudie book could be in possession of child pornography.)
In my home country almost any age is okay (artistic only, not simply nude) despite what people think, now I am curious about what it is here (Japan).
The article goes on how about the law isnt clear. And Ive seen elsewhere the age of consent can often be 20 for some reason.
Though it seems like at least 17 including publication within Japan is okay (though Id likely publish outside Japan anyway).
Since Im living here Id like to shoot some art nudes in the upcoming autumn leaves in a few months but dont want to get into hot water over some vague technicality (even if the model is say 20+ over the age of sexual consent despite non sexual photos) - such as that thing in the article about pubic hair.
>>3107535
I should also mention - any pitfalls like the pubic hair thing used to be?
>>3107535
WHat are you looking for?
>>3107554
What's okay for art nudes (age) for non sexually explicit images. From what I can tell 17 was okay back then and should be still be okay now. Law changes since then really only banned sexually explicit images not simply nude of people under 18 (or is it under 20 I am not sure). They still even make and sell sexually suggestive photo books of "school idols" (12-13 for example).
I think 18 is likely okay which is fine with me, but I'm not 100% on it.
There may be other pit falls like again with the showing of pubic hair (okay now) thing and genitalia (not sure if okay or not) - but they may simply be publishing within Japan not simply the taking of images and publishing elsewhere.
Also it said someone was sued for taking a nude photo of a woman in a cemetary. I'm wondering if a shrine/temple area (not a cemetary) is okay or not.
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>>3107561
kek thats an old one.
That's disgusting, OP
>>3107624
Angelina Jolie was also 17 when she did a sex scene for Cyborg 2. I think she had to be emancipated first. Would an emancipated minor be able to do more risque shoots?