Regarding filming on Kurima Island (Miyako Island), we will begin a pilot operation of the Kurima Island (Miyako City) Filming Permit Application Service in November 2023.
The Miyakojima Branch of the Okinawa Resort Wedding Association has introduced an application submission system for location shoots on Kurima Island (Miyakojima City). We will begin a trial operation of this system in November 2023.
With the aim of providing our customers with hospitality services that can only be experienced here, we aim to utilize the world-class filming locations of Kurima Island (Miyako-shi City) for filming, cooperate with the local residents, protect the natural environment of Kurima Island, and contribute to the revitalization of the island’s industry.
Film production companies will use the filming permit application system to submit their applications, while residents will use the system—including features such as the visualization of filming schedules—to maintain their daily lives. A portion of the application processing fees paid by film production companies will be allocated as funding for local activities, such as beach cleanups, parking lot maintenance, and promoting local specialties. We hope that both visitors and residents will work together to preserve and make the most of the beauty of this world-class filming location for generations to come.
The Okinawa Resort Wedding Association has formed a partnership with the Okinawa Lifesaving Association to provide risk mitigation training and has introduced a certification program for photographers to ensure the safety of couples during on-location photo shoots. We have implemented this certification program in the hope that on-location photography service providers will conduct their work with consideration not only for their clients but also for the safety of local residents.