Saturday, July 16, 2011

Is street dancing in Japan Legal?

Question:


I've always seen dancers just like...in the middle of a public place openly dance. Its not legal in America, obviously, but is it legal there? I'm a dancer, so when I watch these videos, I see people pass by and not like...staring or amused. Kind of like in a public city and you see a street musician and you just pass them by because there's so many. So can you just openly get music and start dancing in Japan?

Answer:


If you mean street dancing as literally on the sidewalks, then no. If you mean street dancing as in people dancing in public places such as a park or somewhere that does not interfere with pedestrian traffic, then yes. For example, it is fairly common to see '50s dancers in Yoyogi Park in Tokyo.

If can just about dance anywhere in Japan so long as you do not:
1) Make too much noise
2) Block walkways
3) Cause any damage to properties

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