The Japanese government have eased the 1948 legislation
Clubs and venues in Japan will now be able to apply for a license that means they can stay open for 24 hours, meaning for the first time since the late 40s, their patrons can dance at night. The Fuieho law dates back to 1948 when dancehalls were linked to prostitution, and although illegal partying has been available in Japan, it is only today (17 June) that the law was officially eased.
Clubs and venues will have to meet certain restrictions to dissuade ‘bad behaviour’ and crime, including lights that must be 10 lux or more (about the same brightness as a cinema screen).
The new law will enforce in 2016.
Read more about the law in our interview with Tokyo resident and dancehall insider DJ Sprinkles here.
(via Resident Advisor, Reuters)
