What about the war on dance right here in our own country? NYC's draconian cabaret laws have been used since the Giuliani administration to shut down night clubs that the city wanted gone. Every now and then you'll run into "no dancing" signs at bars and small clubs because, technically, it's not legal unless they have a cabaret license. Nor is it easy or cheap to get one. Absurdity at it's finest.
At the end of the day, it's truly not a huge issue. It's not like we are forbidden to dance and there's plenty of night clubs in NYC, Miami, LA, Chicago to name a few. We can go further to Toronto and Montreal if we are to include North America as a whole. I can EASILY go places to dance in NYC and there has always been. Ive lived in NYC my whole life. Sound Factory/Pacha, Webster Hall, Output, Space, Bembe, S.O.S, the list goes on. It's really not a dire issue like that over here.
yeah, the law was enacted because of american GIs occupying japan, in 1940s. they went around night clubs and trashing places and stealing stuffs. raping and violent crimes were very common during the occupation but Jpanese government could not touch them, because.. well, they were being occupied by US army. go figure. so they decided to punish these night club owners, instead. because, GIs left japan, there was no use for the law. the law was forgotten until very recently.
A cousin of mine who lives in Tokyo posts lots of pictures via Facebook and IG of herself dancing, twerking and grinding in all *kinds* of night clubs. She doesn't give a fugggg; I don't think she's ever been arrested either lol.
Even before the law was overturned you could apply for a license as an owner. They were pretty expensive and it's still a ridiculous law to even have in the first place but to not even mention it seems strange.
Nobody even dances in clubs out here in NYC. Everyone just stands around. Maybe we need a law to take away our dancing so we want to dance again (loljk)
What's the point of this law? Who is having a problem with these clubs and how would a slight change of the lighting change anything for supporters of the law?
I think they could have looked a little bit deeper into the the history of why it was established in the first place. From what I gathered, the law was established as a roundabout way to crack down Yakuza-etablisments.
See this is the kind of stuff I want to see on vice, a ton of their videos and articles lately have been stupid opinion pieces that are nothing like what brought me to them in the first place
Dude...New York has some really crazy laws too...look at the cities history and how they went about shutting down and stomping out some very iconic venues. NYC comes and goes in waves...when it's good, it's great...and then came Guiliani and Bloomberg!
That's because they are somewhat hidden/hard to find if you don't already know where they are. First they have: Womb (which is the highest ranked club in Japan, even though the actual size is smaller than Ageha, which is the second highest ranked club in Japan), Then there's Camelot, Atom, Club Asia, Harlem (which doesn't really except non-Japanese people unless you enter with a Japanese person) trump room, trump house, Club Axcis, and tons of other super small clubs in the area. Thing is, unless you know where they are, they are very hard to find by just walking around, as they are in unmarked buildings (except for club Asia) and are in very underground type places (basically to skirt around the fueiho laws). Many times you'll(or have) walk(ed) by a huge mega club and not even know it. If you head out there again, just try and google those clubs I mentioned (except for the trump room/house as those are super small clubs) and take the map with you on their club website. There are also a few clubs in Ometesando that are literally underground!
LOL. This must be the Japanese version of "Foot Loose". SOMEBODY CALL KEVIN BACON FOR HELP! On a serious note. Considering the sharp decline in Japan's population, you'd think dance clubs and other social venues alike would be encouraged; not denounced. :/
At least they are showing some sign of openness! Japan is so strict sometimes it's crazy! People need to blow off steam and all! I mean yeah it can always go overboard and all but so can any venue in any field goes! Dancing has always been around around and will always be and trying to destroy it like the nazy did with the jews and swing is crazy! I hope Fueiho law get remove and ban for ever!
The law of Fueiho actually has a lot more facets, but not dancing is a more famous part of it. How I know? Google. Might be good to do before you make a documentary :p
You didn't really explain the point of Fueiho or the point of enforcing it.
What about the war on dance right here in our own country? NYC's draconian cabaret laws have been used since the Giuliani administration to shut down night clubs that the city wanted gone. Every now and then you'll run into "no dancing" signs at bars and small clubs because, technically, it's not legal unless they have a cabaret license. Nor is it easy or cheap to get one. Absurdity at it's finest.
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At the end of the day, it's truly not a huge issue. It's not like we are forbidden to dance and there's plenty of night clubs in NYC, Miami, LA, Chicago to name a few. We can go further to Toronto and Montreal if we are to include North America as a whole.
I can EASILY go places to dance in NYC and there has always been. Ive lived in NYC my whole life. Sound Factory/Pacha, Webster Hall, Output, Space, Bembe, S.O.S, the list goes on. It's really not a dire issue like that over here.
Too bad a politician or actual supporter of the law wasn't interviewed; that would have been the only thought-provoking part of this piece.
Mike still talking with his hands. Glad to hear your well and congratulations with your current life event. ;)
We went to Japan to look into the resurgence of fueiho - a 60-year-old "No Dance" law which imposes strict regulations on dancing in social spaces.
yeah, the law was enacted because of american GIs occupying japan, in 1940s.
they went around night clubs and trashing places and stealing stuffs.
raping and violent crimes were very common during the occupation but Jpanese government could not touch them, because.. well, they were being occupied by US army. go figure.
so they decided to punish these night club owners, instead.
because, GIs left japan, there was no use for the law. the law was forgotten until very recently.
A cousin of mine who lives in Tokyo posts lots of pictures via Facebook and IG of herself dancing, twerking and grinding in all *kinds* of night clubs. She doesn't give a fugggg; I don't think she's ever been arrested either lol.
Even before the law was overturned you could apply for a license as an owner. They were pretty expensive and it's still a ridiculous law to even have in the first place but to not even mention it seems strange.
Nobody even dances in clubs out here in NYC. Everyone just stands around. Maybe we need a law to take away our dancing so we want to dance again (loljk)
wait, is that why that basement jaxx song was made?
Dam, the intro had me thinking this was gonna be a Tron 3 trailer
Do they not have Japanese words for dance or owner?
This is a serious theme for us.
What's the point of this law? Who is having a problem with these clubs and how would a slight change of the lighting change anything for supporters of the law?
I think they could have looked a little bit deeper into the the history of why it was established in the first place. From what I gathered, the law was established as a roundabout way to crack down Yakuza-etablisments.
The intro music sounds exactly like Tron.
See this is the kind of stuff I want to see on vice, a ton of their videos and articles lately have been stupid opinion pieces that are nothing like what brought me to them in the first place
Exactly.. Now vice's videos are getting boring..
TENTAKRU PORUN IS MORARRU
RAPU PORUN IS MORARRU
BUT DANCING IS IMMORARRU!!!
FAKKU ROGIKKU
Weird. I didn't know anything of this. I had some amazing moments dancing my night away at Tokyo clubs Womb, Contact and Ageha!
There was dancing in every club I went to when I lived in Japan
Did these clubs meet the space requirements?
Because if not you were breaking the LAW!!!! (unless it was after Oct 24th 2014)
Why the hell would anyone want to ban dancing?!
laws against dancing is absolutely redundant.. complete stupidity. glad i live in new york
new york has some pretty fucked up dancing laws too
Dude...New York has some really crazy laws too...look at the cities history and how they went about shutting down and stomping out some very iconic venues. NYC comes and goes in waves...when it's good, it's great...and then came Guiliani and Bloomberg!
This law has now been overturned, go back to your soap operas and day time TV thanks.
Thump.Pulse.Button.NOT!
Is this a news piece for the Onion? Sounds too crazy to be true, but I forgot you were talking about Japan.
For real? Shit I broke this law MANY TIMES and had amazing memories while I lived in Japan. Oops, haha
at 6pm, that dude. it's probably all his fault. The other promotor seemed respectful
Clubbing in Shibuya, i thought Roppongi was the clubbing district. I found nothing except shopping and restaurants in Shibuya
That's because they are somewhat hidden/hard to find if you don't already know where they are. First they have: Womb (which is the highest ranked club in Japan, even though the actual size is smaller than Ageha, which is the second highest ranked club in Japan), Then there's Camelot, Atom, Club Asia, Harlem (which doesn't really except non-Japanese people unless you enter with a Japanese person) trump room, trump house, Club Axcis, and tons of other super small clubs in the area. Thing is, unless you know where they are, they are very hard to find by just walking around, as they are in unmarked buildings (except for club Asia) and are in very underground type places (basically to skirt around the fueiho laws). Many times you'll(or have) walk(ed) by a huge mega club and not even know it. If you head out there again, just try and google those clubs I mentioned (except for the trump room/house as those are super small clubs) and take the map with you on their club website.
There are also a few clubs in Ometesando that are literally underground!
John Smith O damn you sure know a lot. but good to know :D
Dude, shibuya's the shite ! Trump room is is my favourite !
That's b/c Roppongi is where all the foreign tourists go.
We had a raid in tokyo club once, we all got kicked out , haha ridiculous
LOL. This must be the Japanese version of "Foot Loose". SOMEBODY CALL KEVIN BACON FOR HELP!
On a serious note. Considering the sharp decline in Japan's population, you'd think dance clubs and other social venues alike would be encouraged; not denounced. :/
Cute interview lady, but vice never tries to get the the reasons behind the issue...
Wow beautiful "spokesperson" for this documentary.
At least they are showing some sign of openness! Japan is so strict sometimes it's crazy! People need to blow off steam and all! I mean yeah it can always go overboard and all but so can any venue in any field goes! Dancing has always been around around and will always be and trying to destroy it like the nazy did with the jews and swing is crazy! I hope Fueiho law get remove and ban for ever!
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yeah. the reporter squats alright.
No fun allowed law
I'd take her out for dinner
this vice reporter is so hot
The law of Fueiho actually has a lot more facets, but not dancing is a more famous part of it. How I know? Google. Might be good to do before you make a documentary :p
They should have kept the law. Keep Japan a safe haven for introverts. We don't need any loud, vapid, obnoxious club goers here.