Couple arrested for making porn videos in Japan

A couple, a man and a woman, were arrested in Japan on suspicion of posting uncensored pornographic videos of themselves. The suspects, Naomi Itabashi, 32, and Nobutoshi Kiri, 29, both from Fukuoka City, are accused of uploading approximately 190 uncensored obscene videos to overseas pay sites as of March 2024 . reports, the couple began recording these videos in 2021 and promoted them on social media as “more than 3,000 uncensored photographs and videos,” making profits of approximately 95 million yen in just over two years. The suspects have admitted to the charges.

In Japan, the distribution of uncensored pornographic content is illegal. Japanese laws require that explicit body parts in pornographic content be pixelated or covered in some way. This is due to the Obscene Materials Control Law, which aims to regulate the distribution of sexually explicit content and protect public morals. Violation of these laws can result in strong legal penalties, including prison sentences and substantial fines.

The sum obtained by the couple, equivalent to more than 607 thousand US dollars, has been the cause of great impact among Internet users in Japan. Many were surprised not only by the amount of money involved, but also by the fact that an illegal activity could generate such an amount of income in a relatively short period of time.

The news has caused a mixture of surprise and disappointment among Japanese Internet users. Many expressed frustration over the lack of sexual freedom in the country, arguing that Japan's laws on censorship of adult content are outdated and restrictive. Comparison with other countries where uncensored pornography is legal and widely accessible has also been a topic of debate.

« A crime where there are no victims, do you realize how ridiculous it is? ».
" Who are they? I bet I saw them once on the Internet .
« Well, if you live in Japan, you will eventually be arrested for any nonsense .»
" I don't understand why this is still considered a crime ."
« If we wait just a few more years, I am sure that pornography will no longer have to be censored. The easiest way to combat illegality is to be permissive .
" If we got rid of the stupid porn censorship law, I'm sure things would change a lot in Japan ."
" Maybe when a younger generation comes to power, we can see a chance for this stupid law to cease to exist ."
" It's terrifying how easily millions can be made on the Internet, especially through pornography ."