Here’s an article that seems to explain this better. Not sure if it is accurate, but I think it is. TLDR; it is a carrier requirement for the market. Not a law,

Here’s an article that seems to explain this better. Not sure if it is accurate, but I think it is. TLDR; it is a carrier requirement for the market. Not a law, but still a required feature. https://articles.inqk.net/2018/02/09/japan-iphone-shutter.html https://articles.inqk.net/2018/02/09/japan-iphone-shutter.ht...