Site Policy

Copyright (unless you use a Creative Commons license)

Each piece of information published on this website (text, photographs, illustrations, etc.) is subject to copyright. In addition, the entire Tokyo Metropolitan Government official website is subject to copyright as an edited work, and both are protected by copyright law. Reproduction or reuse without permission is prohibited, except in cases permitted by copyright law, such as “reproduction for personal use” or “quotation.”

link

In principle, links to this website are free, regardless of whether they are for commercial or non-commercial purposes. However, please refrain from setting up links that fall under any of the following categories or that may fall under any of the following categories.

• If the content contains content that is intended to slander or disparage the credibility of Tokyo Metropolitan Government or any other company (individual) or organization.
• Any act that infringes or may infringe the copyrights, trademarks, or other intellectual property rights, property, privacy, or portrait rights of Tokyo Metropolitan Government, or any other company (person) or organization.
• If this website is displayed within a frame or in any other way that makes it unclear that the content is from Tokyo Metropolitan Government and may be misleading to third parties.
• Any other acts that violate laws, regulations, ordinances, or public order and good morals, or that may disrupt the operation of this website.
• Linking using logos or marks owned by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government without permission.
• Links that are created in such a way that the source of information is misunderstood.

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.

Recommended environment

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

• Microsoft Edge latest version
• Google Chrome latest version
• Mozilla Firefox latest version
• Apple Safari latest version

Cookie

This site uses cookies to provide users with a more convenient browsing experience and to obtain information for continuous site improvement. Cookies are information sent from the server related to the operation of this site to users’ browsers and are recorded on users’ computers. However, the recorded information does not include any personally identifiable information such as the customer’s name, address, or telephone number. In addition, it does not have a direct adverse effect on users’ computers. In order to understand the access status of each page, we may use cookies from third-party companies to which we outsource our services. Users can refuse to receive cookies by manipulating their browser settings themselves. Even in this case, it will not cause any significant disruption to browsing this site. For instructions on how to set up your browser, please refer to the help for each software or contact the manufacturer.

JavaScript

This website uses JavaScript in some of its content to make it easier to use. Please note that if JavaScript is not enabled in your browser settings, the website may not be displayed correctly or may not function properly.

SSL（TLS）

To improve security, this website uses TLS encrypted communication for some services. To use the relevant services, your web browser must support TLS 1.2. By using a web browser that supports security features, personal information entered by users, such as name, address, or phone number, is automatically encrypted before being sent or received. Even if a third party intercepts transmitted data, there is no need to worry about the contents being stolen. Also, depending on your firewall settings, you may not be able to use the page in question.

PDF

To view PDF files, you need Adobe Reader from Adobe Systems Incorporated. If you do not have Adobe Reader installed or the contents of the website are not displayed correctly, please download the latest version before viewing.

Disclaimer

We do not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of the information posted on this website. The information posted may be changed without notice. We are not responsible for any direct or indirect losses incurred from the use of the information or content contained on this website.

Prohibited acts

The following actions are prohibited when using this website.

• Any act that interferes with or disrupts the operation of this site.
• Any action that causes or may cause inconvenience, disadvantage, or damage to the privacy of other users, third parties, or the Tokyo Metropolitan Government.
• Any act that is or may be contrary to public order and morals.
• Any act violating laws, regulations or ordinances.
• Any other conduct that Tokyo Metropolitan Government deems inappropriate.

Legal Compliance and Jurisdiction

Unless otherwise specified, the use of this website and the interpretation and application of the terms of use set forth herein shall be governed by the laws of Japan. Furthermore, all disputes relating to the use of this website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Tokyo District Court as the court of first instance.

Use of cookies and similar technologies

This site uses cookies and similar technologies to collect certain information in order to analyze user usage, improve our services, and provide services and advertisements that are more suitable for each individual customer. This policy explains how we handle these. Please also refer to our company’s Personal Information Protection Policy regarding the handling and transfer of personal information.

What are cookies and similar technologies?

A cookie is data sent from a website and stored on a device (such as a computer or mobile device) when a user accesses a website using that device as a tag to identify that device. By using cookies, information such as the number of times a device has visited a website and sites other than the one you have visited in the past can be obtained. Please note that users can disable the functions of cookies and similar technologies by changing their browser settings as described in 4 below.

How we use cookies and similar technologies

Understanding usage status and consideration of improving services In order to improve the site and the services provided to users, this site may use cookies and similar technologies to collect, analyze, and use information about how users use this site. For this purpose, this site mainly uses the following tools.

Use of Google Analytics

How to disable cookies and similar technologies

(1) How to disable all cookies

Cookies stored on a user’s device will remain stored on the device until the user intentionally deletes them or until the expiration date of each cookie expires. Most commonly used browsers are set to accept cookies by default, but users can disable cookies by changing the settings on their browsers. Please refer to the links below for instructions on how to change the cookie settings in each browser.

• Google Chrome
• Microsoft Edge
• Mozilla Firefox
• Apple Safari

(2) How to disable individual cookies

To disable Google Analytics as described in (1) above, download and install the “Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on” from the page provided by Google Inc. at the following link, and change the add-on settings in your browser. Please note that using this add-on may affect your use of Google Inc.’s products and services.

Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on