The Japan Fair Trade Commission has issued a cautionary directive regarding the regulations imposed on livestreamers, following recent concerns. The exact nature and scale of these restrictions remain undisclosed. This move appears to be an attempt at regulating content production and consumption to ensure safer and fairer practices across online platforms.

In Japan, livestreamers, also known as "ライバー", form a significant part of the online entertainment industry. They offer diversified content, ranging from casual chats to gaming sessions, attracting a broad user base. But, recently, concerns have emerged over their unrestricted activities mainly due to explicit content and potential violations of consumer rights, prompting the Fair Trade Commission to intervene.

In comparison, regulators in the US and EU have also grappled with the challenges posed by livestreaming platforms. While a clear understanding of their regulatory landscape is yet to emerge, agencies like the Federal Trade Commission (US) and the European Data Protection Supervisor (EU) continue to monitor these platforms and take action where deemed necessary.