Music piracy in Japan: a growing problem?

Music piracy in Japan: a growing problem?

We are all aware that music piracy is global problem today, but not the same as another in different countries and regions. Japan is also experiencing a problem about music piracy. It is roughly calculated that there were nearly four hundred million pirated music files that were downloaded and additional seventy million compared to the number of the legal downloads, which lead in telecom and music industry in Japan to enforce “a system to automatically check cell phone Web sites for illegal music files, in order to prevent the files from being uploaded or downloaded in breach of copyright law.”

The Japanese have come up with new methods to observe and check the progress of the users’ use of technology, without a doubt was enhanced by the fact that it is a leading country in technological progress. Probably, it has also become fully aware that taking legal action in opposition to users will lead in a strong and adverse reaction that can possibly paralyze the industry, something foreign companies are only beginning to understand.

After all, the most important thing is the recognition and enjoyment of music. While fans are searching for novel ways to achieve their chosen tunes illegally, musicians and record labels should still be delighted that there are music lovers and be grateful that there are still supporters who are ready to support them through buying their albums. The Japanese have a plan  that can possibly prevent illegal downloads from happening, and that obviously, is always an asset.