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Copyright law of Japan

Ok kiddo, so copyright law in Japan is like rules that say who can use or make things like pictures, music, or movies.

Let's say you draw a picture of a kitty cat and you want to make sure nobody else can take your picture and use it without your permission. In Japan, the law says that you automatically have the rights to your kitty cat picture as soon as you make it.

But if someone else copies or sells your kitty cat picture without your permission, you can ask the police or a lawyer to help you stop them. This is because copyright law in Japan is meant to protect the people who make things.

In Japan, copyright law can also be a little different for different types of things. For example, if you make a song, you have the rights to play it on the radio or put it on a CD. But if you make a movie, you might have to get permission from the people who own the building or street you film on.

So, in summary, copyright law in Japan is like the rules that say who can use or make things like pictures, music, or movies. It protects people who make things and helps them control who can use or copy their work.