Photography/ Interview and Broadcast/ Publication
Application and Permit
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To whom it may concern at the Great Buddha of Kamakura - Kotoku-in Temple:
I, the undersigned, pledge to agree with the provisions listed on the attachment andfill out the application below in regards to photography/ interviews at Kotoku-in
Temple and the broadcast/ publication of the resultant products. I also agree to follow
Temple instructions and guidelines at all times.

Address
Name ofCompany/ Group Name

Applicant(including department name)TELFAX
E-mailRepresentativeSignature or Stamp

Person in Charge
Name of Representative
VisitorInformation(Enter if different from person in charge
above)

Number of Visitors(Including the Person in Charge)

Cell Phone Number(Contact number for Day of Visit)

Photography/ Start Time

MM/DD/YYYY (DOW)

Interview

Time:

Time:

Finish Time

MM/DD/YYYY (DOW)( until 4:30p.m )

Time:

:

Photography/ Interview Place

Temple Grounds / Other

Planned Date of Broadcast/ Article

MM/DD/YYYY (DOW)

Publication

Time::a.m.

p.m.

a.m.

p.m.

a.m.

p.m.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Photography/ Interview and Use of Product Permit
This is to grant the program/ publication listed below permission to photograph andconduct interviews on the temple grounds, and broadcast/ publish products such as[Contact] TEL: +81-467-22-0703（9:00〜17:00 year round）/ FAX: +81-467-22-5051（24 hours a day）

images and articles in the said program/ publication in accordance with templeguidelines.
Program/ Publication Name: ________________________________________
Date of Photography/ Interview: __________________________________________

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Great Buddha of Kamakura - Kotoku-in Temple
4-2-28 Hase, Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
248-0016※Void without official temple permit seal[Contact] TEL: +81-467-22-0703（9:00〜17:00 year round）/ FAX: +81-467-22-5051（24 hours a day）

Great Buddha of Kamakura - Kotoku-in Temple
Provisions for Photography/ Interviews and Broadcast/ Publication
The Great Buddha of Kamakura - Kotoku-in Temple (hereafter referred to as theTemple) maintains the bronze seated Amitabha Buddha statue, which is a nationaltreasure, and welcomes many international and domestic visitors daily as a place ofworship.
Therefore, it is necessary to obtain permission from the Temple beforehand in theevent of taking pictures or conducting interviews on the Temple grounds which go
beyond the range of private use. Individuals who wish to photograph or conduct
interviews agree to observe the provisions listed below and submit documents
outlining their proposal and the “Photography/ Interview and Broadcast/ Publication”
application to the Temple beforehand.
Photography/ Interview Provisions
1. It is necessary to receive permission beforehand in the event of taking pictures/conducting interviews at the Temple.
2. Individuals engaging in photography/ interviews shall present their reporter ID or
personal ID confirming their affiliation with the company listed on the application tothe Temple office before they begin. Armbands or other garments identifying thecompany are also required.
3. Please refrain from photography/ interviews in the interior of the Great Buddha andinside the Kangetsu-do.
4. Images in which the camera angle captures reporters/ entertainers in the same shot
as the Great Buddha are prohibited.
5. Photography/ interviews shall take place between 8 and 10 a.m. whenever possible
and shall not infringe upon other Temple visitors.
6. Photographing or interviewing temple visitors is prohibited.
7. Individuals shall not deviate from photography/ interview contents and methods
permitted on the application.
8. Cranes, tracks, and other large scale equipment are prohibited. The use of drones isalso strictly prohibited.
9. Individuals shall not damage trees and other plants within the Temple grounds.
10. Individuals shall follow other instructions given by the Temple staff at all times.
Broadcast/ Publication Provisions
1. Individuals shall not engage in extreme processing methods such as synthesizing oraltering films/ images of the Great Buddha and the Temple grounds.
2. It is necessary to contact the Temple and submit broadcast/ publication products(media, film, paper media, website URL, etc.) after broadcasting or printing the said[Contact] TEL: +81-467-22-0703（9:00〜17:00 year round）/ FAX: +81-467-22-5051（24 hours a day）

product.
3. Images, published articles and other products shall only be used on the broadcast,issue, or publication date indicated on the application form. It is necessary to submit anapplication to the Temple and receive permission again in the event of using theproduct for a different purpose in the future.
4. The broadcast/ publication of any products in media outlets not listed on theapplication is prohibited.
5. Products shall not be used for purposes other than those listed on the application.
6. Individuals shall follow any other instructions given by the Temple staff.
Mutual Precautions
1. Broadcasts/ publications are generally not permitted for advertising purposes otherthan tourism. In addition, TV programs and magazines of ill-repute shall not receive
permission to broadcast or print products.
2. The Temple shall grant or refuse applications for permission based on its own
judgment. In addition, the Temple is under no obligation to disclose reasons for
granting or refusing permission to the applicant.
3. In cases in which the Temple deems behavior goes against public order and decency(or any behavior the Temple suspects goes against the public order) or differs from thecontents of the permit, the Temple shall immediately revoke the permit and expel thephotographer/ interviewer from the premises. In addition, the Temple shall demand
the deletion or withdrawal of any products planned to be broadcast or printed.
4. Individuals who do not follow these provisions and the instructions of the Temple
staff shall have their permit revoked, and they may be refused permission to broadcast/publish products about the Temple and use film/ images the Temple owns in thefuture.
Exemption of Responsibility
The Temple is not responsible for any trouble or damages which may develop while
taking pictures/ conducting interviews at the Temple or publishing information about
the Temple in various media outlets.
Enacted on 10/1/2016[Contact] TEL: +81-467-22-0703（9:00〜17:00 year round）/ FAX: +81-467-22-5051（24 hours a day）