LINKS TO USEFUL WEBSITES

JAPAN FILM COMMISSION (JFC)
Non-profit organization comprised of over 70 regional film commissions as well as various film and video industry guilds and organizations.

TOKYO LOCATION BOX (TOKYO FILM COMMISSION) / TOKYO
Tokyo Metropolitan Government has been managing Tokyo Location Box as its film commission by entrusting Tokyo Conventions & Visitors Bureau with the operation and administration.

TOKYO CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU / TOKYO
It engages in programs of attracting international travelers, business events, tourist information, community tourism, tourism infrastructure, and industry partnerships for our vision: "Making TOKYO the world’s choice."

SCREEN AUTHORITY SAPPORO / HOKKAIDO
City of Sapporo's public film commission that supports those wishing to film movies, TV programs or commercials and the like in Sapporo.

HAKODATE FILM COMMISSION / HOKKAIDO
Available for consultation regarding any other requirement needed for filming on location in Hakodate.

SENDAI MIYAGI FILM COMMISSION / MIYAGI
A united regional screen agency working to develop screen cultures in Miyagi Prefecture. Combining the formerly decentralized support systems, providing vital information.

YAMANASHI FILM COMMISSION / YAMANASHI
Introduces specific locations within Yamanashi prefecture particularly suitable for your filming. Responds to your indivisual needs and provide you with a wealth of support and appropriate information.

AICHI PREFECTURE FILM COMMISSION COMMITTEE / AICHI
Established as a coordinating body for location shootings for the movie and TV drama making in Nagoya city. Every kind of helping hand will be reached out to film producers in order to ensure smooth shooting.

KYOTO MEDIA SUPPORT CENTRE / KYOTO
Offers information and support for all media-related employees from Japan or abroad, the film industry and TV program production companies.

OSAKA FILM COUNSIL / OSAKA
Established as the very first film commission of Japan. The Council has been making every effort to greatly contribute to smooth and effective filmmaking in Osaka.

KOBE FILM OFFICE / HYOGO
Established for the purpose of having film locations frequently in Kobe. Offering One-Stop service for film locations and attracting film projects to Kobe.

HYOGO FILM CIMMISSION NETWORK / HYOGO
Network of film commissions, cities, and towns throughout Hyogo prefecture working together to introduce filming locations, provide information, and offer a variety of other services related to the production of films.

SHIGA LOCATION OFFICE / SHIGA
The organization's objectives are to promote the attractiveness of Shiga Prefecture through movies, dramas, and other productions, inject dynamism into the regional areas in cooperation with the prefectural citizens.

HIROSHIMA FILM COMMISSION / HIROSHIMA
Provides the following services to make your filming in Hiroshima easy. Your requests are welcome with the project plan and rough schedules.

FUKUOKA FILM COMMISSION / FUKUOKA
The Fukuoka Area has enough resources of film locations, including bountiful sea and mountains, the highly original traditional culture nurtured by its long history, urban-oriented tourist spot and others.

OITA CITY LOCATION OFFICE / OITA
It is a non-profit organization that provides support for film shooting, making of television programs and commercials, etc. in Oita City and helps to ensure that such activities proceed smoothly.

MIYAZAKI FILM COMMISSION / MIYAZAKI
Established led by Prefectural Government in May 2006 as a first Film Commission of Miyazaki. Miyazaki is a film freiendly place, I'm sure,you can find what you are looking for here.We welcome you and your crew.

OKINAWA FILM OFFICE / OKINAWA
Attracted filmmakers through our efforts in offering filming locations befitting the storylines, coordinating permits and cooperating to launch screening events.