Are These CRAZY Laws In Japan True or False?｜[Ft. Abroad in Japan & Sharmander]

[@TokyoCreativePlay]

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[@kaltask1]

Where can I apply for Chris Abroad empire?

[@jonsnor4313]

I was too overwhelmed by the laws who were stranger any made up law. But i guessed the ice cream right.

[@Xorisonmedia]

riding bikes on pathways is illegal in most developed countries, but it very unlikely anyone would be caught for it. Probably there are more important crimes for police to watch out for.

[@DarKStaR350z]

Is TCLearn aimed at younger people? I feel I may have to give up my dream of living in Japan as I'm 38 and don't have a degree. I lost years of my life to depression in the UK and now feel scared its too late to achieve. Do I have any options and could TCLearn help me?

[@alstonjacobs4934]

I hate to break is news to you guys but the age of consent in Canada is 14. Each province has its own age of consent but the country wide one is 14.

[@cactustactics]

*rides bike wearing short shorts, on the sidewalk to cut ahead of the line of traffic, splashing pedestrians as I go* "ah I'm home, quicker than usual! Time to relax with some slow-cooked fugu" *knock knock*

[@k.l.3741]

this is my favorite comment on the internet

[@JeanRain17]

this slayed me

[@menpee]

"IMA JAPANESE POLICEMAN. BYE!"

[@chamllis]

The police only knocked because you left ice cream in the mailbox

[@Kohiku]

Sadly it's not the FBI because the age of consent is 13 apparently......

[@sophiecastle4674]

so it wouldn't be a crime.. if the thighs or butt-lip were exposed.... on purpose?

[@wowlucasss]

this

[@ethanpet113]

No the fine is probably heavier.

[@zam023]

Thank goodness for that law. I don't have to look at those ugly tight short jeans in Japan.

[@BothHands1]

I guess not!! 😂😂😂

[@user-td8if4fb1v]

Of course it will be! It is "public nudity" if the law is that broad...

[@josiahvock5675]

That age of consent law doesn’t tell the entire story, different regions of Japan have different ages of consent and while 13 is the lowest amongst them, the other person has to be below the age of 18 otherwise it’s still illegal. I did research because the whole 13 is age of consent thing gets spread around without context way too commonly.

[@jcoulton4]

@Gabriel The context that was missing was whether the partner had to be under 18 or not.

[@ThatGaijinFella]

Consent laws were changed recently, although no mention of under 17: 17 & 17 = ok 18 & 17 = ok 20 & 17 = no 20 & 18+ = ok

[@maxrojo7323]

I though so... in Austria it is 14 (just one year older) but the partner must be under 18 or have max 3 Years difference if over 18

[@linusgustafsson2629]

Most interesting part of the law is of course, who do you punish? If a girl gives consent despite being too young, is she going to get into trouble? Or is it OK for young girls to give consent despite it being illegal, and you only punish those who listen to the voices of little girls? I knew a lot of girls who had sex when they were 13, despite that age of consent is 16 here. I mean, why would kids care about laws? The only purpose of age of consent is really to prevent older men and women from abusing children, when they are like 20+.

[@bandiceet]

@@linusgustafsson2629 1) It usually comes to "Abuse of Power", in most Western Countries. 2) To use Australia as an example, since this is where I am from and knowing the rules: Age of consent is 16, if I at 43 years old, try to pick up a 15 year old for a one night stand, even if they gave consent, in writing, it is seen as Staturory Rape. 3) Stop trying to do the mental gymnastics to try and justify having sex with under age women.

[@tigervalley62]

Chris is that kind of dude who can always make you smile and laugh no matter how serious the topic or situation might be😂😂😂

[@rewrose2838]

May I know what your profile pic is from?

[@friedsugar2701]

I am Japanese policeman

[@tordlindgren2123]

The world need more people like that.

[@giantred]

My guess is the official language of the Chris Broad Empire will be English Sarcasm, and the national dish will be fried chicken.

[@DiggingForFacts]

The official dish will be named "karaage an' chips, innit."

[@JeanRain17]

largest importers of cheese

[@uhohhouhohho5068]

Really most English people seem sarcastic, but Im here for it. Its actually kinda cute

[@xMasterxRazorx]

Sign me up.

[@royxeph_arcanex]

There will be an annual holiday in which all children will try to find Natsuki

[@noraberlin671]

how do I apply for citizenship in the ChrisBroad-Empire? and is there a work holiday visa opportunity ??

[@Ryanin2D]

You enter via trial by wombat. You read that correctly. Wombat.

[@smithereens388]

​@@Ryanin2D Australia is probably the least likely place where Chris would establish his empire considering they have mutant spiders.

[@ShadowNerd92]

@@sufiankazi9772 With or without the sleep mask?

[@Elkott]

I'd like to sign up aswell

[@moodook4040]

I am already proficient in the national language of sarcasm.

[@barackobama6067]

The most bizarre law I've ever heard in Japan was that summoning Godzilla past 9 p.m. for the purpose of conspiring to destroy Tokyo is illegal.

[@Allan_aka_RocKITEman]

*"GO GO GODZILLA!"* -- B.O.C. 😊

[@luispereira1933]

Thank you mr Obama

[@Row.]

"SIR, THEY'RE SUMMONING GODZILLA TO DESTROY TOKYO!" "There's nothing we can do: it's 8.55pm"

[@jb0258]

There goes my weekend plans...

[@mooshkie3731]

If Japan thinks putting ice cream in a mailbox requires a jail sentence, then I don't even want to know what happened to create that law

[@Historian212]

LOL, right?

[@christianhetling3793]

Might be because of the damages you couldt cause if the ice cream melted while mixed with other mail

[@jonsnor4313]

Who knows if it is really enforced, there are lots of laws that are just never enforced anymore.

[@zam023]

They read the news clipping about the old man.

[@zam023]

This is the reason. Thank you.

[@unmeaninglessly143]

props to whoever made the creative drawings/illustrations instead of using hideous emojis :D

[@TheUnknownL]

Lithianic Those drawing are probably Natasha’s

[@DragonR64]

I see you everywhere on these videos mate

[@XSemperIdem5]

This was too funny. How do they even come up with some of these laws? And please make more Emma, Chris, and Sharla videos.

[@mindofGOAT]

Prisoner: What are you in for? Me: I put ice cream in mailbox * Prisoner's face becomes shocked * Me:Yeah I'm a bad boy

[@Thecuxspm]

i did a tiny bit of research and although the age of consent in japan on a national level is 13 each prefecture has they're own ange of consent laws and those are all between 16 and 18

[@zam023]

Thank you for doing that research. Appreciate it.

[@ismaelaceves7217]

I am sicken that it is still 13... This is why we have some weird ass anime shows

[@vir042]

@@ismaelaceves7217 It might be similar as other countries where you need to be close in age or else its higher age required. Some countries even if the age is 15 by the law if a 14 and a 16 year old have sex thats fine by the law, also if a 15 and a 45 year old have sex there will be problem. Its not always as easy as just turning 13 and then its a "free for all" probably..

[@kynkai]

It's 14 in Hungary so it's kinda close

[@IsleNaK]

@@vir042yeah it can be quite complicated. As far as I know the german regulation can be read as "sex is legal at age 7 BUT only if it's happening between two 7-years-olds". The german law is not exactly a law about age of "consent" but rather a law of "protecting minors" hence a minor having sex with a minor is fine but a minor having sex with an adult is not so fine... The law is addressing the difference in maturity between the parties involved and therefore the ability to give consent and knowledge about consequences: No difference in maturity = having sex is fine. Little difference = it's fine if the parents give their okay (applies starting the age of 16: if that 16 year old is dating an 18 year old who's legally an adult. Does not apply for younger kids than 16). Big difference in maturity = you're going to jail.

[@Mkungaa]

Every prefecture has own additional laws, which de-facto increase age of consent. So age of consent in Japan is not simple question.

[@coltbolt6193]

And plus in most prefectures it is only minors who can have sexual activities with other minors.

[@MaxusFox23]

@@coltbolt6193 I read somewhere that "age of consent" in Japan referred to relationships strictly, with sexual activity banned until ages 18 and up. Or that's not the case? Considering child pornography is illegal there.

[@zam023]

In the US a girl can get married even when she is under the age of consent as long as the parents give the green light. Due to this, the US have the highest number of underage marriage among developed countries.

[@MrDulguN]

Age of consent in U.S is 12 fyi. Meaning It can be as low as 12. But each states have different age of consent. Same as Japan. Whoever that made research for this video did really bad job.

[@hendrayudhapratama]

@@MrDulguN people always said japan is weird but completely clueless with their own country

[@TheJegkkon]

The Abroad Empire.....has a nice ring to it, kind of just rolls of the tongue

[@pinkneko13]

All a board the Abroad Empire!

[@Pwnopolis]

Conscript today!

[@WeaponOfMyDestructio]

Don't wanna give the Britt's an empire again

[@RyuN100]

Kylo ren was also a founder of the Broad empire

[@whyamigae9666]

TheJegkkon just makin your comment count s solid 5, also I’d love to join x

[@エートル動詞]

I'm studying laws in Japan. I know these regulations sounds nonsense, but as the society is getting matured, the background of law is also changing. For example, the law concerned about mail box, Japan adopted mail system after mid 19th century, at that time, most of the people didn't understand the mail box and some of them misunderstood it as toilet. Japanese Government, at that time, thought the policy of the network of communication was very important for industrialization, so the government protected the mail box very strictly (even the police couldn't carry guns, but the mailman could carry them for protection). And now, the right to communication is thought to includes the free and secured access to mail system, so the law which introduced in this video exists. Sorry for poor English, but I enjoyed this video very much.

[@ubayyd]

That was great English 🙂

[@charvikripalani2270]

I think that the laws should be periodically modified to fit the modern world better. I've observed that, not only in Japan, but in many other countries too that the laws that are made are never revised for decades, sometimes even over a period of more than a hundred years. This creates such bizzare laws that make no sense in the modern day.

[@pukitaki]

That is awesome, and I wish America were so protective of our mail system. As it is, our mail system will likely be privatized very soon.

[@BanHelsing]

Wow wow wow what? They misunderstood the mailbox as what?

[@seppukuart9213]

Teach me センパイ

[@TabyNaky]

The age of consent law is essentially false. De-facto, it's 18-20 depending on prefecture in accordance with other laws. Under 13 simply is an overlapping law protecting anyone under 13 from statutory rape. For example two consenting 13 year olds aren't immediately sent to juvie. It's often misunderstood.

[@funfunland22]

Ya whoever researched for this vid definitely didnt do their best :/

[@ejwilly2309]

Thank u. I was a bit worried there.

[@aikidoca]

actually is not wrong, the overal law is indeed 13 and some "old fashioned prefectures have it but as you told each prefecture have they own age and the range ovveral can go from 16 to 18(with some places still being 13) not 18 to 20, but is not that "simple" as get in 13 and you can already go sex, you have to have family authorization and in many cases signate a marriage contract which if you don't follow you can get arrested, then it's not easy to marry or band underaged in japan( you can still have sex with "young looking girls or 18+ which looks like 15 or 16+ but still 18, it's normal for japaneses womans looks young than they real age due to they genetic, japanese woman genetic is more feminine and young than western womans.

[@funfunland22]

aikidoca 'japaneses womans looks young' man ur racism just fucking obliterated ur ability to use english didnt it

[@funfunland22]

aikidoca actually my bad for making fun of ur english before looking at ur profile its cool u know more than 1 language but for the love of god hide ur horny favorites list and be less racist

[@arenmongjamir2183]

watching the ad seriously......... (chris starts talking with a suit on) me:he he

[@BeckyAngelix]

Saaaame

[@matoatlantis]

The chemistry between Chris and Sharla is just awesome even here :)

[@monkey314159]

Chris: it has to be false because everyone rides their bikes on the sidewalk. Also Chris: the Japanese are strict rule followers.

[@themaskedeconomist8404]

Chris always has the power to make you smile and laugh your ass off, especially these lovely ladies

[@MrDulguN]

Age of consent in US is 12 fyi. Meaning It can be as low as 12. But each states have different age of consent which is usually 16 to 18. Same as Japan. Whoever that made research for this video did really bad job.

[@ericelliott9232]

Garreth dulguN where tf in the US is age of consent 12?!?

[@vk3139]

@@ericelliott9232 The fact that you ask that clearly shows that you don't understand what he means. 12 is the age of consent limit by federal law, but is not legally accepted anywhere since all states have their age of consent between 16-18. Same as in Japan where on a national level lowest allowed age is 13 but no prefecture (AFAIK) has their age of consent set that low. Technically a US state or Japanese prefecture could set their age of consent as low as 12 or 13 respectively, never mind that it would most likely be political suicide for whoever suggested it. Does the fact that i know this mean i am on some sort of watchlist? Possibly.

[@alex73217]

In germany its 14

[@rico_1617]

In Australia, it recently became legal for persons under 18 to posses pornographic images/videos of persons aged 14 to 18. If a person over 18 possesses this material, they are liable for prosecution. The reason for this was essentially that 14 to 18 year old teenagers would send nudes to each other, and the police had to arrest and prosecute them, even though everything was consensual. Obviously if the material is obtained under coercive circumstances the person possessing it is liable for prosecution.

[@AmazinglyAwkward]

Well it's technically true which is what you sort of said. Iirc it's 13 in certain wards of Tokyo, everywhere else it's 16, same as the UK.

[@jbgaud]

"In my empire, if someone does that it will be launch into the sun, face first" 10/10

[@Idolismo]

Chris is definitely looking good after his journey! Also the last law was bizarre really.

[@manamiemyr]

Chris & sharla are by faaar the best Japan vlog personalities.......and whenever they do a collab video, just great chemistry and all round vibe.

[@nicsosa369]

chris' ideas for the show of people breaking these laws is a good one. 🙂

[@AudiaciousLife]

when we were in japan visiting my inlaws, we had gone out to dinner and when we got back, the cops were banging on the door of my father in laws place. We asked what was going on and apparently a neighbor had passed and they were looking for the owner of some land so they could request permission for the medical examiner to park there. Absolute consideration even then.

[@paard-m7y]

So this means that Chris has a dozen videos documenting his illegal activities.

[@shame9026]

Journey Across Japan? More like Crime Spree Across Japan. 7:00

[@ppppppppppppppppppppppppppppl]

About the age of consent thing. It's worth noting that while 13 is the national age of consent, all prefectures (or at least almost all of them) have an age of consent around 16-18, which effectively makes the national one irrelevant.

[@evil001987]

When I checked wikipedia. There were only two prefectures that went by 13 years old. Those were two islands that are their own prefectures, with a total population of 0 inhabitants.

[@ringoaikocascade]

@@evil001987 > two islands that are their own prefectures What??

[@JellieBee]

Damn so my skirts blew up in the subway stations - I can’t believe I’m a criminal 😭

[@You68688]

You doing time now

[@karna5998]

Bonk go to the Horny jail

[@CaldoDeJess]

Y’all be sure to let Chris know he’s looking like a snack. We stan the empire. Also I’m here for Sharla laughing and smiling again.

[@ITI-xi5zx]

YES girl

[@AmazinglyAwkward]

The thirst is real

[@TheGadgetPanda]

Love how Sharla was so surprised that Chris had exposed his thighs in public (such a weird expression to type) -- I mean he must have worn shorts or gone swimming at some point. Call the thigh police, Chris is going down!

[@MontySlython]

Well, the wording being to accidentally expose thighs actually gives him an alibi as obviously wearing shorts or going swimming involves intentionally exposing thighs for some activity.

[@MaraMara89]

I think that wearing yukata when going to onsen during windy weather may result in thighs exposure

[@bob_kat7160]

“True or false: you have to get your waist measured” Chris: *has war flashbacks*

[@alexking5227]

Been watching Sharla for years! So happy to see her on here

[@realpaatuhod]

I know it’s not really a Hufflepuff shirt but NICE HUFFLEPUFF SHIRT, EMMA!!! 💕

[@plucas1]

I'm so glad I live in 'Murika where we have the Freedom™ to stuff ice cream in mail boxes as much as we want.

[@svennoren9047]

But it is still illegal to carry an ice cream in your pocket on a sunday, at least in Georgia!

[@ThreadBomb]

Of course interfering with the mail is illegal in the US. 18 U.S. Code § 1701.Obstruction of mails generally: Whoever knowingly and willfully obstructs or retards the passage of the mail, or any carrier or conveyance carrying the mail, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than six months, or both.

[@bunnypie9462]

BOY idk if it was just me but i felt the heat between Sharla and Chris ! they look like they all had fun! great vid~ so happy TC exists

[@alexanderg1935]

An Englishman, an Australian and a Canadian plan on building an empire... there's *something* familiar about this.

[@alliedarda7375]

Chris is looking good these days!! ❤️❤️

[@krissietalks]

Chris is so attractive his accent omgg

[@TheMightyKinkle]

I nearly choked on my tea at 3:06 it was so funny!

[@sm1else]

They just overturned a statute outlawing DANCING? Was there a speech from Kevin Bacon?

[@timlarsson]

Footloose was my first thought as well xD

[@thetypebeast]

I’ll DEFINITELY watch that sitcom, @Abroad in Japan!

[@darkdude1996ify]

Japan: "Accidental exposure of thighs is illegal." Also Japan: "School uniforms for girls are skirts, regardless of how windy it is"

[@courtneyr4121]

I'm super excited to see more of what you guys have coming!!! I don't have any intention of making a living from KZbin but I feel like my husband and I are missing ALOT from home, and I feel like they are missing a lot from us. Hoping to start a KZbin channel mainly focused on letting our family know we are alive lol. We don't plan on staying in Tokyo forever but know we won't settle in our hometown, so starting now (soon) we're hoping to show content to our families and maybe to other families in our situation!

[@MelAsYouSaidIssa]

I like how when they say “false” and they were right they all breathe a sigh of relief. Only to find out the truth is much worse than they first thought.

[@HyperManic1000]

I fucking LOVE the Tokyo creative crew. You’re all great people!

[@partydowntown]

I'm here for Emma saying the word "law" in her Aussie accent.

[@elizarox27]

I’ve been following Tokyo creative for a few months now and just found out my housemate went to school with Emma! What a small world 😊

[@Thekowaikaiju]

I'd live under Chris' imperial rule. Sounds like a hilarious life.

[@bjornodin]

Awesome to see these three back together :)

[@johndalgliesh9220]

Emma: Hellow everyone!! Sharla: Hiii

[@lisankumamoto]

My best show ever many thanks, never wanted this to End.

[@MrLargePig]

I'm just happy to hear Emma say "law". I know it's her 'strine accent, but it sounded like "lore", and had two syllables.

[@ivorellarackley4401]

Chris hitting his can on his tooth 😂

[@SpartanOfLuxon]

I'm a simple man, I see the beautiful chris broad in a video, I press like. Oh and sharla and emma are cool too.

[@guitarsauce5978]

I really enjoy these group concepts like this :)

[@janette3613]

i love sharla and chris together.. the chemistry .. unreal.. is it just me 👀

[@tracy3975]

Lol they just got engaged and we’re dating at the time, you caught onto them way further than most 😅

[@tracy3975]

Were** whoops

[@TheJtyork420]

I would love a longer episode of this topic. I'm pretty sure every country has odd laws on the books and it would be interesting to hear about more of them.

[@billyho2930]

Fugu hotpot is a thing, so that law is weird. Also, while true legal age of consent is 13, it's highly frowned upon in almost all prefectures. One of those legal on paper, but not in social kind of thing.

[@hunterdavis9941]

@@bit0159 Yeah, I don't know the validity of this, but I have heard that most prefectures have implemented their own laws to raise that age. If true this is probably why the federal age is low; they just don't see it as necessary change if everyone i already changing it locally anyway.

[@Altroante]

Age of consent is 13 only for minors.. this implies that age of consent is 13 for people under 18. And for everyone else it's 16, afaik.

[@Samirxkhan]

@@hunterdavis9941 you're right. I believe it's 16 - 18 everywhere except Tokyo and some other place... Nagoya maybe?

[@alexptjp9569]

I don't know why they were so surprised by the age of consent. It literally was legal to own child pornography until recently (2015) lel.

[@riverraven4014]

'What are you in for? 'I put Ice-cream into a mailbox'

[@namla777]

i can imagine the prisoners talking about their reason to be in jail: "what are you in for?" "murder" "car theft" "exposing my butt lip" "putting icecream in the mailbox" "riding a bike on the side walk" sounds really like though criminals that you need to keep away from society

[@hidehikotorii]

Good job! Please keep informing to people in abroad like this. Then, there are less chances they get involved in trouble in Japan.

[@sral_bavaria]

9:00 I'll send some ice cream to japan and the mailman will be arrested

[@randomperson5579]

One time I was watching the news (in Australia) and they had a story about road laws, one of them was It is illegal for someone driving a car to splash water onto a person (the same sort of "mudding law") waiting for a bus, however if the person is not waiting for the bus it is legal.

[@jeremiahjohns5258]

I heard somewhere that some of the laws in Japan are intentionally vague. It's so that the police officers can better choose how they deal with a situation based on context, rather then having to go "well you broke the law regardless, so you're getting charged."

[@stepaslav1151]

Chris' face is wholesome

[@USArtilleryGuy]

I'm a simple man, I see Chris, Sharla, and host Emma, and I click like.

[@chantevandyk7155]

Yaaay, so excited to see Aki as a part of Tokyo Creative

[@adisappointment6720]

Chris's faces made this video so much funnier

[@TheSkullbones17]

I really enjoyed this!! 😄 It was very insightful & a nice way to get a more in depth breakdown of several Japanese laws. 😏

[@emmablake1300]

Mudding....also called a "driveby baptism"

[@ThreadBomb]

Also known as being a worthless fucking asshole.

[@roymarven1736]

chris should be in every japanese vlog - it’s a new law!

[@skelmz1]

Chris was sooo close to exposing his sundress collection.

[@MoonLiteNite]

@7:15 In USA most major cities have such laws too. Some cities only apply them to busy areas through and enforce is little to none, depending what city. In Austin, TX there is a special map that shows which sidewalks on which days you can not ride your bike on.

[@the1andonlytrav]

I'm glad you're part of the team, Sharla. Hang in there, beautiful! 😘

[@macura88]

Chris his blazer in the introduction video(grey one) looks amazing on him!!

[@zionbrink513]

That moment when japan saw footloose in 2015😂

[@stevencassidy6982]

This Chris, sharla and Emma videos work well

[@zedrhyx1788]

For the love of chris finish the journey to japan series

[@psychoseagull3104]

It's official. I'm putting an empty ice cream carton in someone mailbox

[@xShortRangex]

I, for one, welcome our new Chris Empire overlords.

[@angie23575]

Chris is so grumpy. I ❤ Abroad in Japan.

[@mikkibihon9816]

Emma when are we gonna see you on Chris' video

[@RoyceSenjes]

JUST TRYING TO ENJOY MY COFFEE - breaks front teeth @10:19

[@Chris-J-513]

The "Chris Broad Empire", aren't you afraid such a brazen declaration might invoke the wrath of Dao Pham?

[@ピアノかわいい]

Quite the interesting camera. Making Sharla’s and Chris’s left arms bigger than their right arms!

[@Terry.....]

Anyway, I just hope you guys will be happy life in Japan for a long time.

[@mejtubizt]

Legit....all my favorites... in one video.... I can’t rn😭😭 i love it

[@MM-hc1cq]

There should be a Japanese stoner metal band called Butt-Lip.

[@otaku_bear3667]

What makes you think there isn't? They're currently doing the Mistaken Exposure of Thighs tour.

[@lougraves]

I didnt know that the dancing law had been overturned recently! But when I lived in Iwate in 2009 I remember being outside a bar with some friends and we made a point of dancing a lot for a few minutes becuase it was 11:45 and we only had a few minutes to do it...

[@SatanSupimpa]

The corner of the wide angle lens gave Chris a weird hair and a thicker right arm.

[@Grim_Beard]

I don't think it's the lens doing that.

[@economicsinjapan8076]

The bicycle check-up is a constant pet-peeve to me... Every single time weekend night, I can guarantee that I will be stopped

[@JennaNoManga]

Age of consent is NOT 13 in Tokyo! It changes according to prefecture it is actually 18 years old . Marriage is 16 for girls and 18 for boys with parents permission and otherwise 20. You can easily find these info online there are laws to protect minors in Japan no need to pretend Japan does not.

[@EinLucas]

Than is the age of consent in Germany (14) actually the lowest of the developed countries.

[@SamLyn]

Oh my god! A show like Chris described in the style of a fawlty towers-type sitcom would be AMAZING!

[@nc1901]

Sharla and Chris should totally get together 👀

[@Yrtiop]

6:42 in city there is a lot of sidewalk where it's allowed for everybody to ride your bicycle, but when it's the case there is a sign indicating it. When I went to study in japan the first day a police officer came to explain all the laws about bicycle, and about the trash system (which is pretty complex).

[@vunguy3n]

The dancing law was repealed after the great Kevin Bacon visited Japan.

[@mogur00]

the riding bicycles on sidewalk law im guessing defines 'sidewalk' differently from the way we think of it... since there are many sidewalks in japan that have signage painted on them (as well as lanes) indicating which side of the sidewalk is for foot traffic, and which side is for bicycles.