Living in Ibaraki for about three years.
Just like some other posts on Reddit I stupidly used Utorrent to download some Japanese AVs. Today (Feb. 2nd 2026) I received a letter pack from my ISP (Softbank) saying my personal info has been disclosed to the plaintiff (ITJ lawfirm). FYI It is my first time ever receiving this kind of letter if that matters.
Unlike previous cases in this sub there was no 意見照会書 because I think they changed the law or something so if the court find enough evidence no such thing is needed and the information is automatically granted. Also comming with the letter is they said I violated 送信可能化権、公衆送信権
I haven't received a letter detailing the settlement fee or anything. But when such letter comes (which I reckon is pretty likely). Should I just pay? Should I visit a lawyer and ask him/her to handle the case (which will incur lawyer fee on top of the settlement)? Or should I just ignore the letters entirely?
I am talking to a law firm and they say I can settle per product/video for 440,000 Yen or all works from one company for 880,000 Yen. And they charge another 300,000Yen. Tried to dm a fellow user in a similar situation for advice but reddit wouldn't let me do so…
I still have to stay in Japan for (at least) 2 more years for my graduate studies. Any suggestions on what to do?
by OkSense6301