
This resource provides media personnel and official partners with
an effective tool to showcase the appeal of the national parks of Japan.
Overviews of each of Japan's national parks, along with distinctive features of each,
model sightseeing routes and seasonal attractions, are condensed into this two-page spread.
The press kit is ready for use as soon as it's downloaded.
(Mousing over the pins on the map reveals links for downloading a PDF in each language.)
For inquiries regarding publication of media about the National Parks of Japan, please contact us.
For inquiries please contact: National Parks Visitor Use Promotion Office, Ministry of the Environment
koen_prize@env.go.jp
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The photographs used in the press kit are available for order.
They are also published as listed below, so please feel free to inquire.
The Ministry of the Environment, Government of Japan offers a collection of photos and videos (website) for use in various PR media outlets to promote and increase understanding of Japan's national parks domestically and internationally. The Ministry will provide detailed information to access the website following confirmation of the application details such as media name and usage. Please submit applications to the National Park Visitor Use Promotion Office of the Ministry of the Environment using the method at the bottom at this webpage.
Request Submission
Information
(Request for both of the above)
National Park Visitor Use Promotion Office, Ministry of the Environment
koen_prize@env.go.jp(Requests are only accepted by email)
Required items in
the application email
This policy stipulates the matters pertaining to the operation of
the National Parks Official Instagram
(https://www.instagram.com/nationalpark_japan) account and the
National Parks official Facebook
(https://www.facebook.com/NationalParksOfJapan/)account.
(hereinafter
referred to as “The National Parks of Japan’s official
SNS”.)
The National Parks of Japan’s official SNS aims to convey
the attractions of National Parks to the entire world by
disseminating among others, images and perspectives on the
magnificent natural environments of National Parks, flora and
fauna, culture, people’s lifestyles, cuisine and events.
The
National Park’s official SNS will be used exclusively for
information dissemination and in principle responses, etc. will
not be forthcoming.
Any comments or queries will be accepted
at the MOE Japan mail address (https://www.env.go.jp/moemail/) or
at koen_prize@env.go.jp
The National Parks Official SNS shall be operated by the Visitor Use Promotion Office, National Park Division, Nature Conservation Bureau, Ministry of the Environment (hereafter referred to as “this Office”).
The National Parks Official Instagram shall provide the following information.
Please be reminded that if content falls under any of the following items, we may delete it or block the account without notice:
Ensure to indicate a credit for its source using the method stipulated separately when reproducing of content of the National Park of Japan’s official SNS. However, this provision excludes uses for private purposes, quotations and other acceptable uses as stipulated under the Copyright Law.
The content of this policy shall be posted on the website of the Ministry of the Environment. The policy shall be changed as necessary without prior notice.
Information disseminated on the National Parks of Japan’s official SNS (hereinafter referred to as “Content”) can be used freely for purposes including reproduction, duplications, public transmission, translation and modification in accordance with (1) and (2). Commercial uses are also acceptable. Use of Content is presumed on agreement to the rules contained in this document.
(i) Ensure to include a credit when using content. The method for
indicating a source should be in the manner given below.
(Example of source credit)
Source: Official Instagram page, National Parks of Japan, Ministry
of the Environment
(https://www.instagram.com/nationalpark_japan)
Source: Official Facebook page, National Parks of Japan, Ministry
of the Environment (https:/
/www.facebook.com/NationalParksOfJapan/)
(ii) When editing or modifying content, ensure to separately
indicate that the content has been edited or modified, etc. in
addition to the above source credit.
It is also not permitted to disseminate or use the edited or
modified information in a manner which suggests that it was
created by the Ministry of the Environment, Japan.
(Example of source credit in case of edited or modified use)
Source: Created using modified content from the Official Instagram
page, National Parks of Japan, Ministry of the Environment
(https:/ /www.instagram.com/nationalpark_japan)
Source: Created by (XX) Co. Ltd., based on the Official Facebook
page, National Parks of Japan, Ministry of the Environment
(https: / /www.facebook.com/NationalParksOfJapan/)
(i) The copyright and other rights (example: picture image rights,
publicity rights, etc.) of certain Content included on the
National Parks SNS may in certain instances be held by a Third
Party (refers to copyright held by parties other than the
Government of Japan. Same hereafter.)
Content for which the copyright or other rights is held by a Third
Party, must only be used after the permission of the Third Party
copyright holder has been granted under the users own initiative
to obtain such content, excluding instances where it is already
indicated that the rights are dealt with.
(ii) Certain Content for which the copyright is held by a Third
Party may already directly or indirectly indicate or show that the
copyright is held by a Third Party by means including indication
of source credit. However, other Content for which the portion
rights are held by a Third Party is not clearly specified or
elucidated also exists. When using such Content the user should
confirm the issue of copyright under their own initiative.
(iii) It may be possible to use certain Content for which the
copyright is held by a Third Party for quotations, etc., without
the express permission of the copyright holder or other party,
where such uses are permitted in the Copyright Law.