Last Updated: February 20, 2013
Landmarks, Uncategorized
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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Last Updated: September 3, 2015
Landmarks, Uncategorized
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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Last Updated: February 5, 2020
Architecture, Buildings
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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Last Updated: February 20, 2013
Architecture, Buildings, Landmarks, Uncategorized
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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Last Updated: April 17, 2018
Architecture, Buildings, Landmarks, People
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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Last Updated: September 9, 2020
Architecture, Buildings, Landmarks
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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Last Updated: November 20, 2019
Architecture, Landmarks
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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Last Updated: March 9, 2018
Architecture, Uncategorized
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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Last Updated: February 3, 2015
Architecture, Landmarks, Uncategorized
Content taken of or on the grounds of the Imperial Palace is off limits in all content for commercial use. No submissions please. Content may be suitable as rights managed and editorial use only, provided consent is given. No submissions to collections available for commercial use. Please see the Palace shoot policy posted here: http://www.env.go.jp/garden/kokyogaien/english/index.html
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Last Updated: January 3, 2013
Buildings, Landmarks, Uncategorized
The Tokyo International Forum was designed by architect Rafael Vinoly, and is a multi-purpose centre. While the exterior is known for resembling an elongated boat, the inside features long, curving lines of steel trusses and class. Additionally, the exterior grounds feature sculpted artwork resembling rock gardens. Imagery of the Tokyo International Forum is not suitable
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