To circumvent this code, the Japanese adult content artists simply blur the genitalia of the actors. Due to this code, one can expect a penalty for showcasing obscene materials.
The criminal code of Japan prohibits anyone from sharing indecent materials. During this time, the samurai-led government had banned Christian publications, both Japanese and Western. But in regards to pornography, censorship is allowed under article 175 of the criminal code of Japan.Ĭensorship in Japan has a long history dating back to the famous Edo period (1600–1868). Come along!Ĭensorship is prohibiting or suppressing any parts of a film, news, book, or any other type of media that are considered a threat to security, obscene, or politically unacceptable.
But, you’d also know that Japanese porn has bravely ventured into genres where few have gone, from extreme BDSM to introducing some unheard of genres such as tentacles.īut why would they allow such juicy porn and censor it? Does it make sense? Well, this piece takes a deeper look at why the Japanese take out your juicy parts. If you have ever watched Japanese porn - and you probably have - you’d know that the juiciest parts are blurred or pixelated.
