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That being said, i don't think even cultural norms can be used to justify this. And I don't think in the case of Japan that cultural norms would extend this far. Perhaps its just something "normal" Japanese don't care about, even though they don't personally like it. That's not a justification, just an explanation. 0 You imply that Japan's kids are doing just fine, and I'm pointing out that, just like your suggestion that Japanese are accepting of the Akihabara spectacle described in the above article, you are woefully mistaken. We have been having these laws and regulations for nearly a century now and we are still a crap society.”

Yes, but they are (very well) developed young women, not exactly 2 year olds as some of these DVDs are advertising. There is a difference. 0 Children need to be protected. And it sounds like they should be protected not only from those who would abuse and exploit them, but from those like you who fail to see the necessity of protecting the innocent. btw people get turned on by alot of things, you can't possibly ban anything you assume to be sexual in nature 0

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Actually - seems like you and me don't disagree that much at all! How nice to have a discussion on JT and not be at each other throats! 0 Legally, this is a dark shade of gray. A 1999 Japanese law bans children in depictions of sex, genital touching and “arousing” nudity, but junior idols manage to skirt these issues. In 2002, Japan signed the U.N.’s Optional Protocol on the Sale of Children, Child Prostitution and Child Pornography, which bans “any representation, by whatever means, of real or simulated explicit sexual activities or any representation of the sexual parts of a child for primarily sexual purposes.” Defenders say images of junior idols are not for “primarily” sexual purposes. Indeed, scenes in these DVDs can be as harmless as family travel videos. Just not always.

Ryo Season: Sotsugyō (Mar 2007, My Way Publication, Shooting: Seita Ando) ISBN 978-4861353178 It's child exploitation. No matter what way you look at it. It's exploitating a child, putting her out there in a bikini, making her pose 'sexually' to turn on guys. It's not like the girl is wearing a bikini for a 13 year old that is modest for a girl her age. It is very easy to tell when a picture has been produced for art or to arouse some dirty old man. As for age of consent most laws have changed so the difference in age is also taken into account. A 13 year old girl and a 13 year old boy is o.k. but a 13 year old girl and a 30 year old man is just abuse. this sh*t is just wrong. 1st time i came to japan and saw these types of dvds on sale, i couldnt believe it. i still don t believe it and hope they fix this gray-area crap soon!! 0

tkoind2-"nicegaijin, your arguments are clearly indicative of either anarchist or extreme right anti-government sentiments and in now way reflect the reality of modern civilization."

Governments of the people, for the people, and by the people, have made vast improvements upon the world of 100 years ago. I know it, most others here know it, and if you have a shred of integrity as you “rage against the machine,” you’ll admit it yourself. Innocence lost? What an unnecessary title. There is no need to pump this issue with emotion. The thread shows just how out of proportion with emotion the topic is and even being sensible with the title won't help much but would be an improvement. She was a member of the entertainer women's futsal team "Team Spazio" (no history) from 12 December 2006 until 29 April 2008. In her singing activities, in addition to the solo "Ryo Shihono", in the name of Reiko Fuyuki in Signaly's, Ami in Cream Lemon, Satori Minato in Lemon Angel Project to have.No - I don't have any evidence that this specific 13 year old in the article was being co-erced. But my own experience, and common sense, tells me that it goes on all the time. You fill a 13 year olds head with dreams of fame and glory if she gets her kit off for a baying mob - she won't like it, but with enough pressure from her parents she will do it. What get's me is in Japan, Companies and Landlords spend substantial amounts of money to ensure they don't have descendants of "Unclean" people. Yet they have no desire to find out of they have Pedo's hanging around. But my main argument is this. If society sends a strong and clear message that this is wrong, then much of this will stop. Especially in Japan where rules are so well complied with. This is not child pornography! Viewing it as such takes away from the seriousness and problem of real child porn. 0 While we’re on the topic of “proof,” the amount of data and research into the negative effects of child pornography could fill volumes. A simple Yahoo or Google search proves that much. A recurring theme for victims of child pornography parallels what kirakira25 mentioned, namely abnormally low self-esteem, manifesting in some cases in depression and even suicide.

kirakira25-"I know we were all over the age of consent (because we have laws prtotecting young girls in the UK) but I saw the psychology being used on these girls and their parents and sometimes by their parents."this would kill the entire idol industry in one fell blow. someone like aya ueto got started by winning the Japan Bishojo Contest at age 12 and debuted the following year 0