Vote Passed to Loosen Japan's Fueiho Law

Originally enacted in 1948, Japan's Fueiho law—which states that venues under 66 meters-squared cannot obtain a license to allow patrons to dance—has been used as a means to dampen the country's nightlife in recent years. The fight to reverse this draconian law has grown in visibility recently as well, with the title of DJ Sprinkles' 2013 mix album for Mule Musiq, When Dancefloors Stand Still, intended as a reference to the law, while Resident Advisor's excellent Real Sce...

Read full article Share article