There are quite a few unbelievably amazing locations throughout the country. We will be your right-hand man scouting possibly suitable locations for your shooting uopon your preferences and requirments.
Local producers/fixers who are keen on finding locations and are knowledgeable about permits are ideal keys to your production in Japan.
There are countless amazing locations across the country. We can help scout ideal sites for filmmaking and commercial photography based on your preferences. Partnering with a seasoned local fixer/producer who understands the area well can optimize your production requirements, offering one-stop service from negotiation to obtaining permits, which is crucial.
Location Permits
Unlike other prefectures in Japan, in almost all places in Tokyo, you will need to obtain shooting permits from the relevant authority or organization. This involves submitting proper application form(s), a detailed project plan, and proposal in advance, all of which must be in Japanese and signed or company-sealed by the responsible person or representative. The timeline for this process varies depending on the location but typically takes more than 1-2 weeks, including the preparation of necessary documents.
Please note that making a last-minute phone call to the location on the day of filming is highly likely to result in refusal in Tokyo. Additionally, they are unlikely to accept a filming request directly from you if you cannot communicate in Japanese. FIXERTOKYO can apply for shooting permits on your behalf as we have established connections and relationships with numerous locations and organizations in the city. Our extensive experience can make a significant difference!
Unlike other prefectures in Japan, in almost all places in Tokyo, you will be required to obtain shooting permits from the established authority or organization in charge by applying with the proper application form(s), detailed plan, and proposal of the project in advance. These documents must be written in Japanese and signed or company sealed by the person in charge or representative. The processing time varies depending on the location you apply for, but the process often takes more than 1-2 weeks.
Please note that simply making a phone call to the location on the day of filming would highly likely result in refusal in Tokyo. Moreover, they are unlikely to accept a filming request directly from you if you do not speak or write in Japanese. FIXERTOKYO is able to apply for shooting permits on your behalf as we have strong connections and relationships with many locations and organizations in town. Our rich experience will certainly make a difference!
Location Permit in Tokyo
Location Hunting
We continually search for captivating locations across Tokyo and its surrounding areas. Over the years, we've curated numerous intriguing and fitting sites for various projects, including TV shows, documentaries, promotional music videos, corporate branding films, news segments, and interviews.
The location scout plays a crucial role, particularly in remote production, by bringing the director's vision to life. With guidance from the director, the scout identifies shooting locations that align with the director's concepts and suit your budget. FIXERTOKYO excels in finding locations that closely match the script and storyboard provided. We leverage our extensive database and conduct online research to gather necessary information. Subsequently, we directly communicate with the locations to confirm availability for the shooting date and negotiate fees. The location scout then coordinates logistics with the crew and local officials to obtain filming permissions.
Location scouting helps you, especially for remote production, in bringing the vision to life. With guidance from the director, FIXERTOKYO finds places to shoot that coincide with the director’s concepts and fit within your budget. We go into the field to find locations that match the script and storyboard provided.
We have produced countless unbelievably interesting and suitable locations for various media projects such as TV shows, documentaries, promotional music videos, corporate branding films, news, and interviews, etc. The Picture of our production van was taken with the gigantic Russian cargo plane Antonov at one of the major airports in Japan when we had a documentary shooting there.
Location Scouting
Cyclorma Studio
FIXERTOKYO collaborates with a spacious cyclorama studio in Tokyo, catering to both film and photo shoots. Our partner studio provides various sizes of completely soundproofed spaces, along with essential rental equipment and technical staff. The largest room measures approximately W8m×D14m×H6m and includes a hair and makeup room. Additionally, we offer live streaming infrastructure services with 10Gbps speed for seamless broadcasting.
FIXERTOKYO has partnered with one of Tokyo's spacious cyclorama studios, capable of accommodating both film and photo shoots. We not only offer studios of various sizes that are fully soundproofed, but also provide necessary rental equipment and technical staff on set. The largest room measures approximately W8m×D14m×H6m and includes a hair and make-up room. Additionally, we offer LIVE streaming infrastructure services with 10Gbps speed. We have studio shooting package prices available. Please feel free to inquire.
Cyclorama Studio
Production Vehicles
The production vehicles can be hired and driven by a fixer or PA driver if you are a small crew with limited production budget. However, please note that finding a parking lot especially in Tokyo is quite time-consuming and sometimes it can be a nightmare if you are in rush.
FIXERTOKYO also partners with a local location bus company as thick as thieves that provides amazingly full equipped bus + professional driver service in Tokyo. Having a production vehicle is considerable option in town to get things smooth out.
About type of the vehicles, we can make numerous arrangements for your group to move from airport pickups to moving from each production location and to your accommodations. An exclusive car for your executives and VIPs can be also arranged. Our professional driver will ensure the safety of your crew as well as a cost-efficient mobility.
A small production vehicle, suitable for only a tiny crew, can be driven by a fixer. However, finding parking lots, especially in town, is time-consuming and can be a nightmare in a rushed schedule. FIXERTOKYO partners with local bus agencies, providing fully equipped location bus services in Tokyo. Having such a production vehicle is a considerable option in town to ensure your operations run smoothly.
In terms of vehicle options, we can make numerous arrangements for your group, from airport pickups to transportation between each production location and your accommodations. Additionally, we can arrange exclusive cars for your executives and VIPs. Our professional drivers will ensure the safety of your crew while also providing cost-efficient mobility.
