Site Policy

Legal matters

Disclaimer

We do not guarantee the completeness and accuracy of the information posted on this site. The posted information may be changed without notice. We are not responsible for any losses directly or indirectly caused by using the information or contents contained in this site.

Prohibited matter

The following acts are prohibited when using this site.

  1. Acts that hinder or hinder the operation of this site.
  2. Acts that cause inconvenience, disadvantage, damage to privacy, etc. to other users, third parties, or the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, or acts that may cause such damage.
  3. Acts contrary to public order and morals, or acts that are likely to do so.
  4. Acts that violate laws, regulations or ordinances.
  5. Other acts that the Tokyo Metropolitan Government deems inappropriate.

GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION

Unless otherwise specified, the use of this site and the interpretation and application of the terms of use described here shall be governed by the laws of Japan. In addition, the Tokyo District Court shall be the exclusive court of first instance for all disputes related to the use of this site.

Privacy policy

Click here for details of the privacy policy

About copyright

Individual information posted on this site (text, photographs, illustrations, etc.) is subject to copyright. In addition, the entire Tokyo Metropolitan Government official website is subject to copyright as a written document, and both are protected by copyright law.
Reproduction or diversion without permission is prohibited except in cases permitted by copyright law, such as "reproduction for personal use" and "quotation."

About the links

In principle, links to this site are free to utilize for commercial or non-commercial purposes. However, please refrain from setting links that correspond to or may fall under any of the following:

  1. Inclusion of content intended to slander or damage the credibility of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, other companies (persons) or other organizations.
  2. Actions that infringe, or are likely to infringe, intellectual property rights such as copyrights, trademark rights, properties, privacy, portrait rights, or other rights of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, other companies (persons), or other organizations.
  3. Inclusion of items so that the content is from Tokyo is unclear, such as when this website is displayed within a frame, which may bring misunderstanding to third parties.
  4. Also, in addition to the above items are acts that violate laws, ordinances, regulations, or public order and morals, or acts that may interfere with the operation of this site.
  5. Linkage to logos, marks, etc. owned by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government without permission.
  6. Linkage in a manner that misleads the source of the information. Please note that the URL of this site is subject to change without notice. Please note that the Tokyo Metropolitan Government is not responsible for any compensation, complaints, etc. related to other links.

About technology

Recommended environment

The following browsers are recommended for safer and more comfortable use of this site:

  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 latest version
  • Google Chrome (including that of Android) latest version
  • Mozilla Firefox (including that of Android) latest version
  • Safari (iOS) latest version

Technology used

  1. Cookie
    This site uses cookies for the purpose of making it more convenient for users to browse when they visit, and for the purpose of acquiring information for continuous improvement of the site. A cookie is information sent to the user's browser from a server related to the operation of this site, and recorded on the user's computer. However, the recorded information does not include any information that identifies an individual, such as the customer's name, address, or telephone number. In addition, there is no direct adverse effect on users' computers. In order to understand the access status of each page, we may use cookies from third party companies outsourced by this site. It is also possible for users to refuse to receive cookies by manipulating their browser settings. Even in this case, browsing of this site will not be greatly impacted. For assistance on the browser settings, please refer to the software or publisher of the software.
  2. JavaScript
    This site utilizes JavaScript with some contents for more comfortable use. Please note that if JavaScript is not turned on (enabled) in your browser settings, it may not be displayed correctly or you may not be able to utilize the site.
  3. PDF
    Adobe Reader by Adobe Systems Incorporated is required to view PDF format files. If Adobe Reader is not installed or if the content of the website is not displayed correctly, please download the latest version before opening.

Information security policy

This website protects its information assets from threats in order to continue its business based on the trust of its users and to fulfill its social mission as an administrative agency.

  1. In order to maintain the safety and accuracy of information assets, we will strive to prevent unauthorized access, destruction, falsification, loss, leakage, etc., and implement appropriate safety measures.
  2. Regarding the handling of information assets, we will comply with the Tokyo Cyber Security Basic Policy, laws, and other norms.
  3. When outsourcing the processing of information assets, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government will do so under appropriate management.
  4. We will create a system for continuous improvement and aim to maintain and improve information security.

Cookie Policy

Use of cookies and similar technologies

This site collects certain information using cookies and similar technologies in order to analyze the usage status of users and improve services, and to provide services and advertisements more suitable for individual customers. This policy explains this data handling.

What are cookies and similar technologies?

A cookie is data sent from a website and stored on the device as a tag to identify the device when the user accesses the website using a device (computer, mobile device, etc.).
By using cookies, it is possible to obtain information such as the number of visits to the website by the device you are using and other websites you have visited in the past.
In addition, as described below, it is also possible to disable the functions of cookies and similar technologies through the settings of the user's browser.

Purpose of utilization of cookies and similar technologies

（1）Understanding of usage status and considering service improvement
This site may use cookies and similar technologies to collect, analyze, and use information on how users use this site in order to improve the site and the services provided to users. For this purpose, this site mainly uses the following tools.

■　Google Analytics tool provider: Google Inc.

How to disable cookies and similar technologies

（1）How to disable all cookies
Cookies stored on the user's device will continue to be stored on the device until the user intentionally deletes it or until the expiration date specified for each cookie expires. Acceptance of cookies is enabled by default in most popular browsers, but it is possible for users to disable cookies by changing the settings on the browser.
Please refer to the link below for information on how to change cookie settings in each browser.

（2）How to disable individual cookies
In order to disable Google Analytics as described in "Purpose of Use of Cookies and Similar Technologies" (1) above, download and install the "Google Analytics opt-out add-on" from the page provided by Google Inc. at the link below. and change your browser's add-on settings. Please note that using this add-on may affect your use of Google Inc. products and services.