In Japan, a recent surge of defamation incidents in street interview videos reportedly led the victim to take legal action. The trending method of interviewing unsuspecting pedestrians, publishing their responses online without their consent, has attracted negative attention following multiple bullying incidents. The anonymous victim's legal action has started a broader discussion on consent, personal rights, and the need for stricter regulations on social media in Japan.

In Japan, privacy and personal rights are highly valued. The digitization of media and the rise of social media platforms have raised concerns about how to protect these rights in the digital realm. This issue of street interview videos has ignited a national debate on privacy and defamation, underlining the need for regulatory and legislative responses to these emerging challenges.

In the US or EU, consent is typically required before recording and publishing people's images or comments, and there are stricter privacy laws to combat defamation and cyberbully. However, the digital nature of these issues often adds an extra layer of complexity, making them a matter of ongoing legal, social, and ethical debate.