Wary drivers fuel growing demand for dashcams in Japan

Demand for in-vehicle video recorders is rapidly growing in Japan as motorists seek additional legal protection in case of accidents, with their popularity partly fueled by frequent news footage of crashes captured by the devices.A major retailer of automotive parts and accessories in Tokyo's Koto Ward has set up a special section to sell and install dashcams. "Products priced at around 25,000 yen ($225) are selling well," a clerk in charge at the retailer said.An increasing number of people are installing recorders on both front and rear windows of their cars to keep evidence in case of tr…READ FULL ARTICLE