Japan Receive Updates For This Category

Imagery of or taken on-site of any aquarium or zoo is unsuitable for commercial use.  Most locations have a posted shoot policy.  Additionally, any location that is ticketed entry would require a release or permit.  Content shot at these locations may be suitable as editorial use, provided consent has been obtained.  

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The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) in Japan requires permits for drone footage  in all urban areas.   Below is a link to the restricted areas for drone filming.  Please note that is for illustrative purposes only and that anyone considering using drones in Japan should check with MILT if a permit

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Edo Wonderland is a ticketed entry, period attraction location in Nikko, Japan. Content featuring Edo Wonderland is not suitable for commercial or editorial use. 

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Haneda Airport (HND) is an international airport just outside Tokyo. When it comes to this location being featured in media, the HND website displays a shooting policy and approval process for any media created at Haneda Airport.  Content taken inside Haneda Airport is not suitable in any collection. Exterior content taken off-site may be acceptable for commercial

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The shrines, temples, and palaces of Japan are sites deeply connected to culture and tradition. Content taken of or on the grounds of Kinkaku-ji temple (Golden Temple), Horyu-ji temple, and Ise Grand Shrine (Ise Jingu Shrine), and  Chūson-ji are off limits in all collections.  No submissions please. Content taken of other Japanese shrines, temples or

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Commercial photography taken inside Japanese train systems requires prior permission (sometimes with a fee). This includes the ticket areas of the stations, train interiors and platform areas as well as any exterior images where the train station or train is the main part of the photo. About 70 percent of Japan’s railway network is owned

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Oasis 21 is a park and bus terminal in Nagoya, Japan.  Their website shows that a commercial shooting application and fee payment is required to do any photo shoots on their premises. Content without that permission is not suitable for Creative RF or Editorial RF. News events that press/journalists are invited to cover are OK

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The Port of Kobe is maritime port in Kobe, Hyōgo, which requires written permission from the Kobe Port Authority for commercial and editorial photography or videography in  these major areas: Meriken Park (which contains the Kobe Port Tower), Kamomeria (bus terminal), Takahama Quay, Memorial Park, Harbor Walk, and Harborland (a shopping district) at the waterfront

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Shinjuku Golden Gai is private property of the Shinjuku Sanko Shopping District Business Promotion Association that is well known for its architectural interest, and for its nightlight. It is composed of a network of six narrow alleys and even narrower passageways. There is a strict policy which prohibits any photography or videography, both creative and

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Shinjuku Gyoen Park is a National Park that requires an admission fee in Shinjuku and Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan. Written permission from the Minister for the Environment is required for any commercial or editorial photography and without obtaining the required permits, content featuring the Shinjuku Gyoen Park is unsuitable for commercial or editorial use. Shinjuku Gyoen

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