For photographers who use Kurima Island (Miyako-shi) as a filming location
The Okinawa Resort Wedding Association has introduced a booking system for on-location filming in Imarajima (Miyako-cho).
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.
The location filming operator will utilize the photo permit application system to apply for a permit, and residents will use the system to maintain their normal lives by visualizing their filming schedule. A portion of the location filming operator’s application fee will be used as local community funding for activities such as beach cleanups, parking lot improvements, and the introduction of specialty products, with the hope that users and residents will maintain and utilize the beauty of this world-class filming location for a long time to come.
Furthermore, the Okinawa Resort Wedding Association has entered into a partnership with the Okinawa Life Saving Association to provide risk avoidance training, and has introduced a certification system for photographers to ensure the safe shooting of couples’ photos. The Association hopes that photographers will not only be working for the customers but also taking into account the risk prevention measures of residents, and has introduced this certification system to ensure that photographers are engaged in shooting.
Generally, even in public places managed by local governments and private property, applications are required to use for commercial photography. Therefore, our association is submitting applications for use to organizations under our management. You can also do it yourself, but given the burden on the photography business, our association has established the Miyako Island branch and utilizes our application system to provide application representation to the appropriate organizations in the area.
Furthermore, by utilizing this system, similar photographers, local residents, and management authorities can collectively share information about the usage of filming locations. Moreover, by facilitating information sharing in emergencies, we can ensure the safety and comfort of the subjects we photograph, so we kindly ask you to utilize this system.