HELP: New Anti-Piracy Law in Japan (2012)

[hayasaki]

Four days ago, the new (not really) strict anti-piracy law has been implemented here in Japan. Perhaps, it has become one of my biggest disappointments this year. Based on the sources I've read, the law aims to attack not just the uploaders but those who download songs, movies and such illegaly. However, i'm not really sure if it is the right place to ask this question but it kinda makes me feel so confuse about the new law's scope.

Some says it only covers media published in CD/DVD/Blue-ray formats, as well as TV programs here. I read somewhere that even watching a copyrighted video in sites such as youtube can get you incarcerated.

I wonder how true this thing could be. Hope anyone here can help and explain me further information about it.

One more thing, i am an avid viewer of the American TV show, The Voice. The only way I can possibly watch this is to download the whole episode from sites. I also wonder if the new law restricts me from watching/downloading it. It makes me feel down and sad these past few days. I bet nothing can ever stop this law anymore.

I'm asking everyones opinion about it. Thank yOu