The 'Footloose'-type law banning dancing after midnight came into effect after WWII when dance halls were fronts for prostitution. By Abid Rahman After 67-years of furtive shape throwing, the people ...

However, after decades of dancing under the shadows (literarily), the good people of Japan will now be able to dance freely after midnight after the hitherto ban on the act has been lifted. Since 1948 ...

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TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's cabinet approved changes on Friday to a 66-year-old law that bans late-night dancing in clubs, a decision that will help businesses cash in on an expected influx of tourists ...

(Reuters) - Japan's government is considering relaxing a law that forbids late-night dancing in public establishments, according to a draft proposal reviewed by Reuters, potentially ending police ...

Like a renewed John Lithgow learning the importance of levity in life from a boisterous Kevin Bacon, Japan voted to let its people dance. While we would love nothing more than to drop that on your ...

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After 67-years of furtive shape throwing, the people of Japan can openly dance again, reports CNN. The near seven decade ban on dancing after midnight, which isn't too far off the rather nonsensical ...