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• Concerning Copyright
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  • FAQ about the reproduction of contents
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• Protection of Personal Information

Unless otherwise specifically noted, the National Diet Library holds the copyright of its websites and all contents.

• Basically, you can freely link the websites of the National Diet Library.
• When attempting to link a particular page, be sure to make it clear that the page in question is contained in the websites of the National Diet Library.
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If you wish to reproduce any item or any portion of any item (image, document, article, data, etc.) on the website of the National Diet Library, please complete the reproduction request form and send to us in advance. If you have any questions, please contact

The normal procedures from beginning to end are as follows:

1. Fill out the request form and submit the completed entry form to the National Diet Library.
2. Request will be confirmed by e-mail.

Please note that some requests may be refused or may not be accepted.

Conditions of permission for reproduction

1. It should be clearly specified that the item(s) is/are taken from the National Diet Library website.
2. The item(s) may not be used for purposes other than the original intent described.

Q1. How long does it take before receiving a reply after transmitting a reproduction request form?
A1. After we receive a request, we will usually reply by e-mail by the next business day. When you have received reply e-mail that we confirm your request, you may download the item from our website and make use of it.

Q2. How much does it cost for reproduction?
A2. It is free of charge.

Q3. As the conditions of permission for reproduction, it is written that "It should be clearly specified that the item(s) is/are taken from the National Diet Library website." Where and how should I describe it?
A3. We do not provide a fixed phrase, so you can use an expression like "from the collection of the National Diet Library "or "from the National Diet Library website ". The acknowledgement should be near the item(s) to be used, and in some cases, you may put it at the end of a volume or the end roll.

Q4. To reuse it, is it necessary to send a new request?
A4. You do not need to send a new reproduction request form, in the case of rebroadcasting, or using for the omnibus of a series of programs and program advertising.
You should send another reproduction request form if you wish to use the item in a different program, documents, etc.

The National Diet Library (NDL) prepares the content of the NDL's websites (provided under the domain "ndl.go.jp" and "kodomo.go.jp") with due care, but disclaims all responsibility for any acts done by using the information or resources on our websites.

The NDL does not endorse or merchandise the information or resources introduced on our websites. Furthermore, the NDL bears no responsibility for the accuracy, legality or safety of the external websites and their content.

Please note that the content and URLs of our websites may be changed without notice, and the NDL may take down the websites in case of system maintenance, etc.

The National Diet Library (NDL) has established a policy targeting information systems to protect users' personal information and has committed itself to ensuring appropriate treatment of users' personal information.

• Protection of Personal Information