Common sense says that if someone does not want to be seen, heard and read don't do any of it in a place viewable by the public. There is no expectation of privacy in public space in the US. I don't know Japanese laws. I made the mistake of photographing and video taping signs--from public space--erected by a woman who had a story to tell. I had five different criminal harassment charges place against me. It took lots of money and 15 months to have the charges dismissed. If you want to see: http://berniesayers.com/OracleOfFortescue.htm

I've been a parachute instructor, jumpmaster and jump pilot since 1972. This issue is old news for us.

"It's usually just called "stalking""

Are you nuts? There are strict requirements for "stalker" to apply. The ones you mention don't meet the criteria. At least not in New Jersey, where I live.

When people, such as yourself, are allowed to label people as a stalker simply because YOU think they are our society is falling apart.

I was recently charged with 'criminal harassment' by a women who gave me permission FIVE times to take pictures of her 'public spectacle" which she created for the world to see. Now, I have to spend money to defend my right to photographer her signs.

Take a look here: http://BernieSayers.com Look at the videos I took. See what you think.

Maybe I submit my story to SlashDot....Anyone want to do that??