Terms of Service

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Acceptance of terms

By accessing or using the Site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you are using the Site on behalf of an organization, you confirm you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

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Eligibility & use of the site

• You must be at least 13 years old to use this Site.
• You may view, read, and share content for personal, non-commercial use only.
• You agree not to copy, reproduce, or republish content without our written permission.
• You agree not to use the Site for spam, harassment, or any illegal activity.
• You agree not to attempt to hack, disrupt, scrape at scale, or overload the Site.

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Intellectual property

All content on the Site — including text, photographs, videos, graphics, and logos — is owned by us or licensed to us, unless otherwise credited. You may not reproduce, distribute, or use this content commercially without our prior written permission.

Sharing excerpts with proper credit and a link back to the original post is welcomed and appreciated.

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User comments & submissions

• Comments are moderated. We reserve the right to remove any comment for any reason, at our sole discretion.
• By posting a comment, you grant us a perpetual, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, or delete it.
• You are solely responsible for the content you post. Comments must not contain defamatory, spam, or illegal material.

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Affiliate links & sponsored content

We may earn commissions from affiliate links included in our content (for example, Booking.com, Amazon, or JR Pass providers). Some content may also be sponsored or produced in partnership with brands, tourism boards, or hotels.

This never affects our editorial independence — all opinions and recommendations are based on genuine, first-hand experience. Sponsored content is always clearly disclosed. For full details on how we handle affiliate and advertising data, see our Privacy Policy.

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Disclaimer of accuracy

The Site is provided for informational purposes only. Travel conditions, prices, opening hours, and availability can and do change without notice. We aim to keep information as accurate and up to date as possible, but details should always be verified directly with the relevant provider or attraction before you visit.

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Third-party links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites (including affiliate partners, social media, and referenced businesses). We do not control and are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of any third-party site. Visiting linked sites is at your own risk.

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Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Nihon Travel Guide shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your access to or use of the Site — including but not limited to personal injury, loss of data, or financial loss incurred while travelling based on information found here.

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Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Nihon Travel Guide and its operator from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Site or your violation of these Terms.

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Termination of access

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate your access to the Site at any time, without notice, if we believe you have violated these Terms or engaged in conduct harmful to the Site or other users.

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Governing law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Japan, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Japan.

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Changes to these terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

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Contact us

Questions about these Terms? Reach out via our Contact page or email us directly at info@nihontravelguide.com.