Filming in Japan
Locations with typical Japanese scenery part 2: Southern Japan
Happy new year! We are going to continue to provide you with useful information for filming in Japan this year. In this article we introduce you to towns in the south part of Japan that still retain a traditional Japanese appearance. We will mainly present you to the western part of Japan, but there are […]
Recomended Filming Locations in Nagasaki
Earlier this month, we had an opportunity to travel around Nagasaki for location scouting. During this time, we updated information about Nagasaki and would like to introduce some of our recommended locations for filming. About Nagasaki Nagasaki is a prefecture located in the Kyushu region in south-west Japan. It is a very scenic place, known […]
Locations with typical Japanese scenery part 1: Northern Japan
Besides Kyoto and Nara, there are many other places in Japan where you can film typical Japanese scenery and typical Japanese cultural aspects.We will introduce these locations in this article and the following. (1) Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture If you would like to film a Japanese castle in the Tohoku area, we would recommend you to […]
No dragging down of trees by manpower at Onbashira Festival 2022 because of Covid-19!
Here we have another sad news owing to the pandemic of Covid-19. No dragging down of trees by manpower at Onbashira Festival will take place this year. Onbashita Festival is a crazy event, where people climb down a steep slope of more than 40 degrees, straddling a large tree with a circumference of 3m as […]
Kyoto Part 1: Shoot the most historical city in a short time
Kyoto is one of the most famous cities in Japan, besides Tokyo. Many guidebooks introduce you to the famous temples and shrines and popular locations such as Gion, Arashiyama, and Ohara. However, if you don't have much time in the city, it can be difficult to cover all of the famous temples and shrines in […]
Tips for filming in Japan 3; Useful items for filming in Japan
Cameras, microphones, and tripods are the most important pieces of equipment for filming in any country. However, in Japan, there are some unique customs and unwritten rules, so there are useful things to have for filming. In this article, we will introduce you to some of them. Business Cards Since you use business cards in […]
Five places around Tokyo where you can film typical Japanese scenery
When you think of typical Japanese scenery, you might first imagine Kyoto. But in fact, there are many places in Tokyo, or within a day trip distance from Tokyo, where you can film some of Japan's most characteristic scenery. Here are five of the best places to visit. (1) Asakusa (if you want to shoot […]
Tips for filming in Japan 2; Filming Permission in Japan
As is probably the case in your country, you are required to obtain permission in advance in many situations. As we explained in our section on Japan’s unique rules and culture, because of Japan’s bureaucratic and divided system, these processes can take up to 1.5 times longer than your expectation. CueRio will make sure that […]
Tips for filming in Japan 1; Japan’s unique rules and culture
When filming in Japan for the first time, you may be confused by our unique rules and culture. While our role is to connect you with the people you're shooting for, there are some tips that we would like you to know before you arrive. We would like to share some of these with you […]