Site Policy

1.Accessibility Policy

For details of our accessibility policy, please see "Web Accessibility"

2.Multilingual Support

This website has an English page so that people from other countries can understand our efforts. Select "EN" in the language switcher navigation at the top of the page to view the English site.

3.Regarding rights (intellectual property rights)

All copyrights, trademarks, design rights and other intellectual property rights for all photographs, logos, images, videos, text, music and other content published on this website belong to Tokyo. In addition, the entire Tokyo Metropolitan Government official website is subject to copyright as an edited work, and both are protected by copyright law.
However, if any information published on this site is owned by an intellectual property owner other than Tokyo Metropolitan Government, the intellectual property rights belong to the respective owner.
Furthermore, unless permitted by the operator, the use of the content on this website, including copying, diversion, reproduction, electromagnetic processing, transmission, distribution, transfer, loan, secondary use, and all other similar actions, is strictly prohibited. Copying and diversion without permission is prohibited, except in cases permitted by copyright law, such as "copying for personal use" and "quoting."

4.About rights (links)

In principle, links to this website are free, regardless of whether they are for commercial or non-commercial purposes. However, we may ask you to remove the link if the link or linking method of the website falls under any of the following categories or is likely to fall under any of the following categories:

  1. If the content contains content intended to slander or disparage the reputation of Tokyo Metropolitan Government or other companies (persons) or organizations
  2. Any act that infringes or may infringe the copyrights, trademarks, or other intellectual property rights, property, privacy, portrait rights, or other rights of Tokyo Metropolitan Government or any other companies (persons) or organizations.
  3. When content on this website is displayed within a frame, making it unclear that the content is from Tokyo Metropolitan Government, which may mislead third parties.
  4. In addition to the above, any acts that violate laws, regulations, ordinances, or public order and morals, or that may disrupt the operation of this website.
  5. Linking using logos or marks owned by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government without permission
  6. When links are established in a manner that causes misunderstanding of the source of information, this site does not recommend the content of the pages of other organizations or individuals that are linked to this site, and this site shall not bear any responsibility.

Please note that the URL of this website may change without notice. Please note that the Tokyo Metropolitan Government will not bear any responsibility for compensation or complaints related to the link.

5.Recommended environment

For a safer and more comfortable use of this website, we recommend the following browsers.

  • PC

    Microsoft Edge latest version
    Google Chrome latest version
    Safari for Mac OS latest version

  • Smartphone

    iOS and Android standard browsers

6.Technology used

  1. Cookie
    This site uses cookies for the purpose of obtaining information for continuous improvement of the site when users visit. Cookies are information sent to users' browsers from servers related to the operation of this site, and are recorded on users' devices (computers, mobile devices, etc.). However, the recorded information does not include any personally identifiable information such as your name, address, or telephone number.
    In addition, it will not have any direct adverse effects on users' devices.
  2. JavaScript
    This website uses JavaScript for some of its content to make your browsing experience easier.
    Please note that if JavaScript is not enabled in your browser settings, the site may not be displayed correctly or you may not be able to operate it.
  3. SSL
    This website encrypts data transmission and reception using SSL (Secure Socket Layer) to protect communications so that users can communicate with safe and secure. However, depending on the settings of the user's browsing environment, the page may not be viewable. Thank you for your understanding in advance.
  4. SNS
    For details about X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram, please refer to the terms of use of each site.

7.Information Security Policy

This site continues its business based on the trust of its users and protects information assets from threats in order to fulfill its social mission as a government agency.

  • In order to maintain the safety and accuracy of information assets, we will endeavor to prevent unauthorized access, destruction, falsification, loss, leakage, etc., and will implement appropriate safety measures.
  • We will handle information assets in accordance with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's Cybersecurity Basic Policy, as well as laws, regulations, and other standards.
  • When outsourcing the processing of information assets, Tokyo Metropolitan Government will ensure that it is properly managed.
  • We will create a system for continuous improvement and aim to maintain and improve information security.

8.Terms and Conditions

  1. Disclaimer
    We do not provide any guarantee as to the completeness or accuracy of the information posted on this website.
    The information posted on this website may be changed without notice. We are not responsible for any direct or indirect losses (excluding intentional or gross negligence) incurred as a result of using the information or content contained on this website.
  2. Prohibitions
    The following actions are prohibited when using this website.
    • Any act that interferes with or disrupts the operation of this website.
    • Any act that is or may be contrary to public order and morals.
    • Any act violating laws, regulations or ordinances.
    • Any act that causes or may cause damage to Tokyo Metropolitan Government or a third party.
    • Any act that infringes or may infringe on the rights or interests of Tokyo Metropolitan Government or any third party.
    • Any act that places an excessive load on the network or systems of this website.
    • Any act of unauthorized access or attempting unauthorized access to the network or systems of this website.
    • Using this site for publicity, advertising, solicitation, or sales activities.
    • Collecting information about other users of our site.
    • Using or providing harmful programs such as computer viruses.
    • Any other acts that violate or may violate laws, regulations, or ordinances.
    • Any other conduct that Tokyo Metropolitan Government deems inappropriate.
  3. Changes to terms
    The contents of this website policy may be changed or deleted without notice.
  4. Legal compliance and court of jurisdiction
    Use of this site and this site policy shall be governed by Japanese law unless otherwise specified.
    In addition, all disputes relating to the use of this website shall be heard in the Tokyo District Court or the Tokyo Summary Court, which shall be the court of first instance with exclusive jurisdiction.
  5. Other notes
    • When using this site, you are responsible for any communication charges incurred in connecting to and viewing this site.
    • This site is not provided or sponsored by Google.
    • Tokyo Metropolitan Government assumes no responsibility whatsoever for any inability to use this website or for any information leaks or other damages suffered by users or third parties due to maintenance or malfunctions of services provided by external services, or malfunctions of users' communications devices or services provided by communications carriers.
    • In the event of a dispute between a user and a third party in connection with the use of this site, the user shall resolve the dispute at their own responsibility and expense and shall not cause any damage to Tokyo Metropolitan Government.

9.Cookies Policy

  1. Use of cookies and similar technologies
    This site uses cookies and similar technologies to collect certain information for convenience and site improvement.
    The Cookie Policy explains these practices.
  2. What are cookies and similar technologies?
    A cookie is data that is sent from a website and stored on a device when a user accesses a website using that device as a tag to identify the device.
    By using cookies, we can obtain information such as the number of times a website has been visited by your device and the websites other than the one you have visited in the past.
    In addition, users can disable the functions of cookies and similar technologies by changing their browser settings as described below.
  3. Tools used, information acquired, and purpose of use
    The tools used on this website, the information obtained through the use of these tools, and the purpose of use are as follows:
    ・Google Analytics
    Tool ProviderGoogle LLC
    Information to be collectedYour website usage status (access status, traffic, routing, etc.)
    Purpose of use・To improve convenience and the site
    ・To deliver notifications (advertisements) to people who have previously visited our website when they visit a specific page.
    Information about your use of the website will also be collected and used by Google.

    For more information, please see the following URL.

  4. Cookies
    On this site, we obtain cookies for the following tools:
    Google Analytics: Website usage analysis tool
  5. How to delete or disable cookies and similar technologies
    1. How to delete all cookies

      Cookies stored on a user's device will remain stored on the device until the user intentionally deletes them or until they expire.
      Most commonly used browsers are set to accept cookies by default, but users can delete cookies from their browsers.
      Please refer to the links below for instructions on how to delete cookies in each browser.

    2. How to disable/enable cookies

      Regarding cookies used for ad delivery, you can disable the use of their functions by clicking below and opting out.
      However, if you change browsers or delete cookies, you will need to opt out again.

    3. You can also opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics by using the Google Analytics opt-out add-on.
      The Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on is a feature developed to allow website users to disable the use of their data by JavaScript. To use this feature, please download and install the add-on for your browser.