A recent news report indicates repeated instances of lasers being aimed at aircraft belonging to the Japan Self-Defense Forces in Shizuoka. While there is no report of damage or halted operations, the culprits and their motives remain unclear. The Japanese authorities are looking into the issue, considering the act both hazardous and illegal. The act of directing lasers on aircraft can cause harm by potentially blinding pilots temporarily.

In Japan, laser incidents pose a grave concern, especially those targeting the Self-Defense Forces, as these acts could lead to aviation accidents. Such acts are considered illegal and can lead to prosecution. The Japanese community highly values aviation safety and this incident violates these social standards and legal norms.

In the US and EU, similar issues are treated with utmost seriousness. Deliberately shining a laser at an aircraft is a federal offense in the US and can lead to hefty penalties or imprisonment, while in the EU, different regulations apply depending on the country, but the act is generally punishable by law.