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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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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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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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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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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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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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Yokohama City is in the Kanto region of Japan, where local municipal laws restrict the taking of and commercial use of imagery featuring 8 different locations in Yokohama City. These locations include: 3 zones within PACIFICO Yokohama (Rinko Park, Koryu Zone, and Pukarisanbashi Pier), Daikoku Futo Parking Area (commonly referred to simply as “Daikoku”), Nippon Maru Memorial Park, Yokohama Port Symbol

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