Retro Electronic Shock In Japan

One of the things we’re noticing on the web is the reaction by Japanese youth to the Electric Appliance and Materials law – which prohibits the resale of electronics. Although vintage products have been granted a stay, there’s a feeling that other important electronics will not be allowed to be resold. The impact, we suppose, is two fold: an environmental one because of the reduction in recycling, and a creative one – as these items go out of access from creative kids.

Asahi Article On The Law