The ubiquitous appearances of dashcam crash footage in news reports and on TV shows has apparently spurred demand for in-vehicle video cameras in Japan as motorists seek additional legal protection in case of accidents.
The surge in demand has seen at least one major auto parts and accessories retailer in Tokyo's Koto Ward set up a special section to sell and install dashcams.
"Products priced at around ¥25,000 ($225) are selling well," a clerk there said.