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  • 1. Multilingual support

This site is the official homepage of Tokyo Metropolitan Government, a Japanese local government. In order to provide information to people whose native language is a foreign language, we have created a site that allows you to switch languages ​​appropriately using the translation function built into your web browser. We will continue to support multiple languages ​​so that more people can use it.

  • 2. Rights

(1) Intellectual Property Rights

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 official Tokyo website is subject to copyright as an edited work, and both are protected by copyright law.

However, if the information published is owned by an intellectual property owner other than Tokyo Metropolitan Government, the intellectual property rights belong to the respective owner.
Furthermore, with regard to the use of the content on this site, unless permitted by the operator, copying, diversion, reprinting, electromagnetic processing, transmission, distribution, transfer, loan, secondary use, and all other similar actions are strictly prohibited. Copying or diversion without permission is prohibited, except in cases permitted by copyright law, such as copying or quoting for personal use.

 

(2) 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 links to websites or linking methods that fall under any of the following categories or that are 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 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 the Tokyo Metropolitan Government or any other company or organization.
  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. Links that are created in a way that may lead to misidentification of the source of information

This site does not recommend the content of pages of other organizations or individuals that are linked to this site, and this site takes no responsibility whatsoever.
Please note that the URL of this site may change without notice. Please note that the Tokyo Metropolitan Government assumes no responsibility whatsoever for any compensation or complaints related to other links.

  • 3. Technology

(1) Recommended environment

For a safer and more comfortable experience, we recommend the following browsers on this website.

A) Latest version of Microsoft Edge
B) Latest version of Google Chrome
C) Latest version of Safari on Mac OS
D) Latest version of Mozilla Firefox
E) Standard browser for iOS and Android (smartphones)

 

(2) Technology used

  1. Cookies
    This website uses cookies to provide users with a more convenient browsing experience when they visit, and to obtain information to continuously improve the website. Cookies are information sent to users’ browsers from servers related to the operation of this website, 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 a direct adverse effect on users’ devices. This site uses third-party cookies to understand the access status of each page.
    Users can also refuse to receive cookies by manipulating their browser settings themselves.
    In that case, it will not cause any significant disruption to browsing this site. Please contact the manufacturer of your browser for instructions on how to set up your browser.
  2. JavaScript
    This website uses JavaScript for 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 be operable.
  3. SSL(TLS)
    To improve the level of security, this site uses TLS encrypted communication for some of its services.
    To use these 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 their 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.
  4. PDF
    In order to view PDF files, you will need Adobe Reader from Adobe Systems Incorporated.
    If you do not have Adobe Reader installed or the contents of this website are not displayed correctly, please download the latest version before viewing.
  5. SNS
    For Twitter, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, LINE, Tik Tok, note, and weibo, please refer to the terms of use of each site.

 

（３）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.

  1. 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.
  2. We will handle information assets in accordance with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s Cybersecurity Basic Policy, as well as laws, regulations, and other standards.
  3. When outsourcing the processing of information assets, Tokyo Metropolitan Government will ensure that it is properly managed.
  4. We will create a system for continuous improvement and aim to maintain and improve information security.
  • 4. Access data

The access logs recorded on this site’s server may be used to improve the operation of this site, such as to investigate usage trends (e.g. tallying up the number of visits), but this will not identify individuals.
Furthermore, Tokyo Metropolitan Government bears no responsibility for the standards or content of personal information handling on other companies’ sites linked to this site.

  • 5 Terms of service

（１）Disclaimer

We make no guarantee as to the completeness or accuracy of the information posted on this website.
The information posted may change without notice. We shall not be liable for any direct or indirect losses incurred from the use of the information or content contained on this website.

 

(2) Prohibited acts

The following actions are prohibited when using this site.
  • Actions that interfere with or disrupt the operation of this site.
  • Actions that are or may be contrary to public order and morals.
  • Actions that violate laws, regulations, or ordinances.
  • Actions that cause or may cause damage to Tokyo Metropolitan Government or third parties.
  • Actions that infringe or may infringe on the rights or interests of Tokyo Metropolitan Government or third parties.
  • Actions that places an excessive burden on the network or systems of this website
  • Any unauthorized access or attempt to unauthorized access to the network or systems of this website
  • Use of this website for publicity, advertising, solicitation, or sales activities
  • Collection of information about other users of this website
  • Actions that uses or provides harmful programs such as computer viruses
  • Actions that violates or may violate laws, regulations, or ordinances
  • Actions that the Tokyo Metropolitan Government deems inappropriate.

 

（３）Changes to terms and conditions

The contents of this website policy may be changed or deleted without notice.

 

（４）Legal Compliance and Jurisdiction

Use of this site and this site policy shall be governed by the laws of Japan, unless otherwise specified.
Furthermore, all disputes relating to the use of this site shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Tokyo District Court as the court of first instance.

 

（５）Other points to note

  • You are responsible for any communication charges incurred when 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 site or for any information leaks or other damages suffered by users or third parties due to malfunctions in services provided by external services or malfunctions in services provided by the user’s communications device or telecommunications carrier.
  • If a dispute arises 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 damages to Tokyo Metropolitan Government.
  • 6 Cookie policy

（１） Use of cookies and similar technologies

This site uses cookies and similar technologies to collect certain information in order to improve its convenience and the site. The Cookie Policy explains how this information is handled.

 

（２）What are Cookies and Similar Technologies

Cookies are data sent from a website and stored on a device when a user accesses a website using that device as a tag to identify that device. Cookies can be used to obtain information such as the number of times a device has visited a website and websites other than the one you have visited in the past. Please note that 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 provider: Google Inc.
Information acquired: Your website usage status (access status, traffic, routing, etc.)
Purpose of use: To improve usability and the site
To deliver notifications (advertisements) when past visitors to our site visit a specific page
Google will also acquire and use information about your website usage status.

For more information, please see the following URL:

Information about Google Analytics is also available at the following sites:

 

（４）Use in advertising

This site uses advertising services (display advertising/remarketing/retargeting functions) from ad distribution companies such as Google to deliver notifications (advertisements) when past visitors to this site visit specific pages.
At that time, cookies are used to obtain information about the visit history of this site.
If you do not wish to receive such notifications (advertisements), please delete the cookies stored on your device and disable them by following the instructions in “How to disable cookies and similar technologies” below.
If you change browsers, delete cookies, or switch to a new device, you will need to set up the settings again.

 

（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 their respective expiration dates expire.
    Most commonly used browsers are set to accept cookies by default, but users can delete cookies on their browsers.
    Please refer to the links below for instructions on how to delete cookies in each browser.

  2. You can disable the use of cookies used for ad delivery by clicking below and opting out.
    However, if you change browsers or delete cookies, you will need to opt out again.
    Yahoo Corporation　https://btoptout.yahoo.co.jp/optout/preferences.htm(External link)
    Google Inc.　https://support.google.com/ads/answer/1660762(External link)
    Facebook　https://www.facebook.com/legal/terms(External link)
  3. You can also opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser 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, download and install the add-on for your browser.
Disaster Prevention Planning Division, General Affairs Bureau,
Tokyo Metropolitan Government 2-8-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 163-8001 Tel: 03-5320-7892