Photography Cooperation

As part of Yokohama municipal transportation promotion activities, we will cooperate in shooting movies, TV programs, commercials, magazines, etc. using municipal buses, subway vehicles and stations. In the case of photography including outside the official premises (roads, station squares, facilities around buses, etc.), Yokohama Film Commission (Tel: 045-671-3999, e-mail:： Please consult ss-film-c@city.yokohama.jp).

※We may not be able to meet your request for the time zone, schedule, location, etc. from the viewpoint of ensuring the safety of customers and preventing obstacles to operation.
※During the shooting, please follow the instructions of the authorities staff and pay close attention to your use, such as assigning guidance staff.

※The maximum number of passengers on the bus that is open is 6.
※When you use the chartered bus, you cannot stop at the bus stop. In addition, when stopping on the road and shooting, it is necessary to obtain a separate road use permit.

For inquiries about shooting, please contact us by e-mail.
Email address: kt-koho@city.yokohama.jp
Please contact us at least 2 months before chartering a subway vehicle, and 1 month before chartering a bus. Please contact us at least 3 weeks in advance for other shootings. The person in charge will contact you by e-mail or telephone.
※In the case of chartered bus use, it is necessary to submit a request such as operating hours and routes in advance to check the availability of crew and vehicles.

We do not have any particular format, but please provide the following information when contacting us. (* The mark is an essential item.)
•Company name(*)
•Company Phone number*
•Name of department in charge (*)
•Name of person in charge (*)
•Person in charge Phone number (mobile phones that can be contacted during the day, etc.) (*)
•E-mail address (*)
•Date and time you want to shoot (if it is not decided, how many days are fine) (*)
•Place where you want to shoot (*)
•Total number of people participating in shooting (Please indicate the total number of people entering the facility such as actors and staff)
•Questions about shooting
•Plan (a simple one is fine) (*)
•In the case of a station, a copy of the script of the scene you want to shoot, picture convey, etc. (*)

We will respond within a few days after confirming the content of the inquiry regarding whether or not shooting is possible.

The shooting time is, in principle, from 9:00 to 17:00 on weekdays, including preparation and withdrawal, and from 10:00 to 16:00 on weekdays when using open vehicles.

（１） Products that interfere with the safety of customers
（２） Those that interfere with the operation of municipal subways and municipal buses
（３） Those that adversely affect the image of the authorities and the city of Yokohama
（４） Infringing rights such as portrait rights of customers and authorities
（５） Anything that violates public order and morals
（６） Other items deemed inappropriate by the authorities

（１） In addition to avoid disturbing customers, nearby residents, and passers-by, please respond to complaints caused by shooting with the photographer.
（２） Do not shoot personally identifiable, such as the face of passers-by or customer. (When shooting, be sure to obtain the consent of the target person.
（３） If there is a concern about the impact on operation or walking of the customer, please assign guidance and guidance personnel for customers and passers-by in addition to the shooting staff.
（４） Please prepare, withdraw, and restore the status quo within the shooting time.
（５） The authorities are not responsible for any accidents or troubles during shooting.
（６） A boarding fee (fare) is required when using a bus or subway that is operating, or when shooting a traffic scene at the station ticket gate.

（１） Inquiries (E-mail)：　 kt-koho@city.yokohama.jp）
※Please contact us at least 2 months before chartering a subway vehicle, and 1 month before chartering a bus. Please contact us at least 3 weeks before the other shooting date.
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（２） Examination adjustment (We will confirm the contents and consider whether or not to implement it.)
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（３） Notification of temporary approval for shooting (within one week)
※We may refuse due to circumstances such as the content and timing of the event.
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（４） Please submit the shooting cooperation application form (first style) and the confirmation of compliance items (second style) at least one week before shooting.
※If you want to rent a vehicle, please submit the application form at least 2 weeks in advance.
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（５） Publishing a letter of consent for photography cooperation (No. 3 style)
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（６） Photography
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（７） Sending a delivery notice
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（８） Payment (Please pay at the financial institution window according to the delivery notice)
　

You will be required to pay the facility usage fee, witness fee, fare (when you get on and shoot the traffic scene at the station ticket gate), etc. as expenses for shooting cooperation. Expenses other than fares should be paid at the financial institution counter according to the delivery notice issued by the authorities.

After notification of the provisional approval from the authorities, please download and submit the application form for photography cooperation and the confirmation of compliance matters for City of Yokohama, Transportation Bureau photography cooperation. (Up to one week before shooting)