I'm curious about online privacy in Japan because I wanna live there
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May 6, 2026
I’m going to design a simple scene for you. I won’t use Canva to create image designs, but something basic yet powerful.
You are here - Japan is kilometers or thousands of kilometers away (depending on the distance).
Think about this for yourself (don’t answer me):
* What are my real reasons for going to Japan?
* Am I going to that country for privacy and safety reasons?
* Am I being persecuted because I’ve said things or revealed fundamental documents that hurt malicious actors (something similar to or the same as Edward Snowden’s case)?
* Have I disobeyed laws in the country where I currently live because I consider them corrupt, and people are pressuring me to obey? → Corrupt laws are not obeyed, much less by society.
These are four basic questions. Now, let’s move on to advanced strategic questions:
* Will I face the same situation if I go to Japan, or even greater difficulties, but do I have enough resources to support myself in the medium to long term? → This forces you to question whether you’re ready or not; luck isn’t an option.
* Am I prepared for the unknown without fear, even if it involves difficult situations like social pressure and scenarios I can’t control? → Entering unfamiliar territory is not the same as watching something on video (whether it’s a movie, series, documentary, etc.). It requires courage, at the very least.
As you can see, the scenario looks simple at first glance, but in real life, it’s not. Simple.
If you’ve understood the 6 questions and followed them exactly, what’s your next step? That’s up to you.
At a minimum, I recommend using Mullvad (VPN) in multi-host mode only with the company’s own servers, not rented ones; it costs 5 euros a month. You can use Signal for messaging if you want, and other services that are worth using depending on the situation.
I need you to understand this: real life and technology (like internet use and everything within it) are two different things. If the authors already know your real-life patterns (who you are, who you talk to, whether you have family or not, where you live, etc.), using a VPN service, for example, wouldn’t be very helpful, but it’s still useful. Don’t be discouraged that they know about you; keep going and find peace within yourself.
Remember: Keep learning how to navigate this world, just like I did from a very young age while simultaneously rebelling against the system. Go for it!
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