EIWA MEDIA

Filming in Japan for an international production requires four things arranged well before the crew lands: local gear and crew relationships, the right permits for your locations, and drone clearance under two separate laws if a shot calls for it. Miss any one of these and it shows up on set, not in pre-production, usually as a delay, a location you can't actually use, or a piece of gear you can't get your hands on. This guide breaks down all four, based on how Eiwa Media run

Why it works, what it costs, how the process runs, and what to expect at every stage, for overseas brands, agencies, and producers planning a shoot in Japan. Built for teams planning a shoot from outside Japan Who this is built for Brand and marketing decision-makers evaluating the investment A heritage or luxury brand expanding internationally A documentary or NGO team coordinating locally An event or PR team covering a Japan-based event Building employer branding or recrui