Terms of Service | Art in Japan

Last updated: April 2026

1. Introduction and Acceptance

Welcome to Art in Japan (artsofjapan.jp), an online platform dedicated to helping visitors and residents discover art spaces throughout Japan, including museums, galleries, contemporary art installations, public art, and architectural landmarks. By accessing or using our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to any part of these terms, you must discontinue use of the website immediately.

These terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and the operators of Art in Japan. If you are accessing the website on behalf of a company, educational institution, or other organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that entity to these terms.

2. Description of Service

Art in Japan operates as an art space discovery and information platform. Our service provides curated listings and editorial content about art-related venues across Japan, including but not limited to:

Museums and permanent art collections
Contemporary and traditional art galleries
Outdoor installations and public art works
Architecturally significant buildings and spaces
Art festivals and seasonal exhibitions

Art in Japan is an informational resource only. We do not sell tickets, process reservations, or act as an agent for any art space, museum, or gallery listed on our platform. Any transactions you make with venues discovered through our website are solely between you and the venue operator.

3. Use of the Website

You agree to use Art in Japan solely for personal, non-commercial purposes related to discovering and learning about art spaces in Japan. You shall not engage in any of the following prohibited activities:

Using the website in violation of any applicable local, national, or international law or regulation
Attempting to gain unauthorized access to the website, its servers, or any connected databases
Transmitting material that is defamatory, obscene, or infringes on the rights of others
Deploying automated tools, bots, scrapers, or crawlers to extract data from the website without our express written permission
Interfering with or disrupting the operation, security, or performance of the website
Reproducing our venue listings or editorial content on other websites or platforms without authorization

4. Content Accuracy and Art Space Information

Art in Japan strives to present accurate, current information about art spaces across Japan. However, the nature of art exhibitions and cultural venues means that details can change frequently and without advance notice. You acknowledge and agree to the following:

Exhibition schedules: Temporary exhibitions, special shows, and rotating collections may change dates, move to different rooms, or close without prior public notice. Always confirm exhibition availability directly with the venue before visiting.
Admission fees and hours: Entry prices, opening hours, and closure days listed on our platform are gathered from publicly available sources and may not reflect recent changes. Museums and galleries may adjust their hours for holidays, maintenance, or special events.
Art space availability: Venues listed on Art in Japan may temporarily or permanently close, relocate, or change their access policies. We are not liable for any inconvenience caused by visiting a venue that is no longer operating as described.
Photographic content: Photographs displayed on our website are for illustrative purposes. The appearance of art spaces, exhibited works, and surrounding areas may differ from what is shown. Photo attributions are provided where available, but we do not guarantee completeness of attribution for all images.
Artist and artwork information: Descriptions of artists, art movements, and individual works are provided for general educational purposes. We do not guarantee the accuracy of biographical details, artistic interpretations, or historical claims made in our content.

5. Intellectual Property

All original content on Art in Japan, including written articles, photographs, graphic design elements, logos, and the overall compilation and arrangement of the website, is the property of Art in Japan or its licensed content providers. This content is protected under Japanese and international copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, publicly display, or commercially exploit any content from Art in Japan without our prior written consent. Limited personal, non-commercial use such as saving articles for your own travel planning is permitted. Sharing links to our pages is encouraged.

References to specific artworks, artists, museums, and galleries on our platform are made for informational purposes. All trademarks, service marks, and trade names of third-party venues and artists remain the property of their respective owners.

6. User Conduct and Contributions

Art in Japan may provide features that allow you to bookmark art spaces, submit venue reviews, share recommendations, or contribute other content. When using these features, you agree to the following:

You will provide honest, respectful feedback about art spaces and will not post deliberately misleading reviews
You will not upload content that infringes on copyrights, including unauthorized photographs of copyrighted artworks
You will respect the cultural significance of the art spaces and communities discussed on our platform
By submitting content, you grant Art in Japan a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and display that content in connection with operating and improving our service

We reserve the right to remove any user-generated content at our sole discretion and without prior notice, particularly content that is inaccurate, offensive, or violates these terms.

7. Third-Party Links and External Services

Our website may contain links to external websites operated by museums, galleries, tourism boards, ticketing services, and other third parties. These links are provided as a convenience to help you access additional information or services related to art spaces in Japan.

Art in Japan has no control over and accepts no responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or availability of third-party websites. Your use of external websites is governed by their own terms and policies. We do not endorse or guarantee the accuracy of information found on linked third-party sites. Any purchases or transactions you make through external links are entirely at your own risk.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted under applicable law, including the Japanese Consumer Contract Act (Shohisha Keiyaku Ho), Art in Japan and its operators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from or related to:

Your use of or inability to access the website or any content published on it
Reliance on venue information such as exhibition schedules, admission fees, or opening hours that may have changed
Experiences at art spaces discovered through our platform, including closures or denied entry
The conduct, content, or practices of any third-party website linked from our platform
Any unauthorized access to or alteration of your data or transmissions

Nothing in these terms is intended to exclude or limit liability that cannot be excluded under Japanese law, including liability for intentional misconduct or gross negligence.

9. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Service are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Japan. Any dispute arising out of or in connection with these terms, or your use of Art in Japan, shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Tokyo District Court as the court of first instance. If any provision of these terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable under applicable law, including the Japanese Consumer Contract Act, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalidity of any single provision shall not affect the validity of the remaining terms.

10. Changes to These Terms

We may revise these Terms of Service from time to time to reflect changes in our service, legal requirements, or operational practices. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review these terms periodically. Your continued use of Art in Japan after any revisions constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or feedback regarding these Terms of Service or the operation of Art in Japan, please reach out to us at info@artsofjapan.jp. We aim to respond to all inquiries within a reasonable timeframe.