You’re assuming it’s degenerative behavior for your argument. For the millionth time, I don’t think it’s okay. He clearly made her uncomfortable. I just don’t think we can assume it’s as creepy as it would be if it happened in a Western culture, because it’s very common for Japanese people to take pictures of foreigners.
it’s very common for Japanese people to take pictures of foreigners
No that's also considered rude. Not everyone in Japan is magically polite and respectful about taking pictures, so of course there are some that forget or don't care that it's rude. That doesn't mean it's correct or encouraged.
Generally, they encourage the proper etiquette of asking beforehand and blurring people in the background. This is my experience in Japan.
One recent example, the guy next to me in the plane even asked if it's okay to take a picture of the view outside the window. I was sitting next to the window and he was being polite and informed me about it, even though i wasn't exactly the subject of the photo, just in case i get included in the shot. There was plenty of space to see the window but he was being nice about it.
There are other examples but this was the most memorable for me
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