That's understandable, it's just an age gap and no one is underage so that's good. Although irl I wouldn't recommend a 7 year age gap untill they were older cuz the person who became 19 is still young (am saying that as a 19 year old). Like 25 and 32 would be much more appropriate.
By legal, do you mean that they're both adults cause technically he's still underaged. Adult age starts at 20 in Japan so no drinking nor smoking till then. Was bummed to find out one can't drink alcohol legally in America until 21.
Well, Japan's age of consent is actually 13. But that makes me uncomfortable. So I consider anyone above 18 as legal.
Doesn't that differ across places and isn't it a huge taboo to have a relationship with anyone that is of such an age?
The problem is that there is no national law against it. The minor, local laws entirely depend on the mindset of the people there. For example, Tokyo bans sexual activity with anyone below 18 whereas many of the smaller islands have nothing against it. I heard somewhere that it's not a taboo, it's more like you need the parent's approval that you two truly love eachother. (not sure)
That does indeed seem like a very horrible problem
13?! HAIYAAAAAA!
The age of consent in Japan is NOT 13 please stop spreading this misconception. The age of consent in Japan varies from prefecture to prefecture ranging from 13-20 but the majority lands around 18. The prefectures that allow consent at 13 have very specific circumstances, meaning in that prefecture it is probably NOT okay for an adult to date a 13 y/o. Let's please stop using the "Japan's age of consent is 13"
honestly cuz I'm tired of hearing that
Also important to note is that Japan also has the Welfare Act and the Welfare Act states that no adult is allowed to have sex with a child. Meaning that even if the age of consent in a specific prefecture is 16, no one 18 years or older is legally allowed to have sex with that 16+ year old. The age of consent is really meant for the children, adults are still not allowed to have sex with anyone below 18years in Japan.
I was just reading back on my comments. And I would like to say, if that was true then Johnny(?) Kitagawa wouldn't have gotten away with what he did. Yet, we praise him as the father of Jpop. I feel bad for all the boys he harmed, who still thought it was fair because "that's just the price you pay to be an idol".
Unfortunately the rich and powerful usual get away with horrible crimes in every country including Japan
He's 19 and she's 26..... I mean it is legal and consensual. .... I guess I need to keep reading till I am used to it. I can't miss out if this is a good one.