Copyright Policy

Last Updated: March 31, 2025

NOTE: The Japanese version of this Copyright Policy is the original. The English version is for reference only, and the Japanese version prevails in case of any discrepancies between the two languages.

Unless otherwise specified, the copyrights of the information (hereinafter referred to as “the Content”) posted and transmitted on the Prime Minister’s Office website (hereinafter referred to as “this Website”) and on the social media accounts of the Prime Minister’s Office (hereinafter referred to as “the Accounts”; the applicable accounts are listed in the List of Official Social Media Accounts belong to the Cabinet Secretariat. Unless otherwise specified, the "Public Data License (Version 1.0)" (PDL1.0), as published on the website of the Digital Agency, applies.

For information on elements of PDL1.0 that may vary depending on the website, such as examples of source citation specific to this Website and content to which this license does not apply, please refer to "Important note on Public Data License (Version 1.0)."

Important Note on Public Data License (Version 1.0) Regarding the Use of the Content on this Website and the Accounts

1.1.Source citation

1. Users must cite the source when using the Content. The source should be cited in the following manner, with a clear indication of the original information provider and the relevant URL.

   If the URL can be used as a hyperlink, it is also acceptable to embed it in the relevant text instead of writing it out in parentheses.

   (Examples of citation):

   • Source: Official Website of the Prime Minister’s Office of Japan (URL of the relevant page), etc.
   • Source: “XX” (Official Website of the Prime Minister’s Office of Japan) (URL of the relevant page), etc.

2. If users edit or modify the Content for use, they must indicate that the Content has been edited or modified, along with the name of the individual or organization responsible for the changes, in addition to the above source citation. Users must not publish or use the edited or modified Content in a manner that could mislead others into believing it was created by the Government of Japan (or a ministry or agency). This also applies to Content originally provided by local governments or other public institutions.

   (Examples of citation when using edited Content):

   • Created by editing “XX” (Official Website of the Prime Minister’s Office of Japan) (URL of the relevant page)
   • Created by Company “YY” based on “XX” (Official Website of the Prime Minister’s Office of Japan) (URL of the relevant page), etc.
   • Created by editing “XX” (Prime Minister’s Office X) (URL of the relevant page)
   • Created by Company “YY” based on “XX” (Prime Minister’s Office YouTube) (URL of the relevant page), etc.

1.4.Content to Which These Terms of Use Do Not Apply

These Terms of Use herein do not apply to the following content:

1. Symbols, logos, or character designs that represent an organization or a specific project.
2. Content that explicitly states the application of different terms of use, along with a clear explanation of specific and reasonable grounds.