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What are the Risks Parents Should Know When Minors Monetize on YouTube?
Nowadays, it's easy for anyone to become a YouTuber, and there are increasing cases of minors making their mark in this field.However, when minors ...
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From October 2023 (Reiwa 5), 'Advertising' Disclosure Becomes Mandatory. Explanation of the Oper.
Stealth marketing, or "stema" in Japanese, refers to advertisements that are disguised as non-advertisements. This includes instances where celebri...
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Explanation of the 'Sender Information Disclosure Order Case' Started on October 1, 2022: Accele.
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What are the Key Points to Check in a Contract for SNS Management Services?
With the global expansion of social media platforms such as Instagram and Twitter, it is becoming increasingly common for companies to have their o...
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What is a 'Utility Model Patent'? Explanation of the Differences from 'Patent Rights' in Japan
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Explaining Cases Where 'Cover Songs' Posted on YouTube Can Constitute Copyright Infringement
On video sharing platforms such as YouTube and Nico Nico Douga, there is a popular genre known as "Utattemita" or "Cover songs"."Cover song" is a g...
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Differences in Activity Styles Between Video-Centric and Streaming-Centric VTubers
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Key Points to Check in Contract Documents for Contracted System Development
Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has provided model clauses for IT system development contracts in its "Guidelines for Improv...
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Diversification of VTuber Activities After the Birth of VTuber Agencies
In 2022, the total number of VTubers (Virtual YouTubers) exceeded 20,000, and they are making an impact not only in Japan but also in various field...
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How are 'Pharmaceuticals','Quasi-Drugs' and 'Cosmetics' Distinguished in Japan?
The Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Act, officially known as the "Act on Securing Quality, Efficacy and Safety of Products Including Pharmaceutic...
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What's the Difference Between '2channel' and '5channel' in Japan? An Explanation of the Current .
When the name "2channel" is mentioned, most people think of the largest anonymous bulletin board site in Japan. Even if you're not a regular intern...
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About the existence of VTuber office
A VTuber agency is precisely what the name implies: a company or organization where VTubers are affiliated.The agency not only supports streaming a...
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Online Defamation and Privacy Infringement
Privacy InfringementNot only in cases where criminal liability such as defamation and insult crimes occur, but also when posted content infringes o...
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