Yes, you did understand right. Fueiho has been a law restricting night life, dance and pop culture in Japan since 1948. Andrea Feczko and Thump have created a short video for those who would like to see for themselves: the parties, the DJs, the clubbers and their thoughts on the constrictions of the Regulation of the Adult Entertainment Business Law or “Fueiho”.
Rinky Dink Studios DJ and producer Watusi talks in front of Thump’s camera: discussing the nightlife in Tokyo, giving us an insight on the law and how the modern scene is opposing it. As a chairman of the C4(the Club and Club Culture Conference) he shares with the world’s public his shame in front of the tourists on the party culture and its limitations even in Tokyo, the city of advanced technology and alternative entertainment. Watusi reveals details about the C4 and their conversation with the government; about the problems each party faces in order to compromise and reach an agreement.
The argument of the Djs, who represent their venues whose owners need to literally hide in order to avoid prosecution, becomes even more relevant with the approaching 2020 Olympic Games, which would be crucial for Japan’s economy. A ban on after hours partying would deprive the country from otherwise easily accumulated income from tourists and sports fans, who would be flying over to see the games and taste the culture.
Mike Sunda, a writer for the Japan Times, gives further details on Fueiho and its boundaries, on how the club owners are bound to bend if not break the law in order to keep the party going. Further details on how checks are done, and the constant fear of being arrested, prosecuted and shut down are provided by DJ Vivid who has some first-hand experiences while working in Tokyo. Lights being switched on, the music stops, the “dance police” taking pictures, turning the music off or at least switching to something non-Dj-requiring are all occurrences which seem odd and almost-fictional but have all taken place in front of him.
In the grey tone of the overall situation, a ray of light shines in the end of the 10-minute piece. The guys from Thump have saved the resolution of the over six-decade long ban for last. This October, the Japanese government had agreed to relieve the law and reorder its requirements in the most extraordinary way.
Follow the links and watch the full video for more juicy details on this peculiar situation.
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