JITCO owns all copyrights related to all teaching materials, other materials, information, etc. provided by JITCO Japanese Teaching Materials ひろば.

However, in view of the intent of opening this site, such content will be handled in the following ways.

1.Usage Not Requiring JITCO’s Permission

• (1)Usage of content without permission is allowed only for the following purposes:
  1. Japanese language instruction for technical intern trainees or candidates
     • Education administered by the sending organization prior to dispatch
     • Courses administered by supervising organizations*
     • Continued learning after completion of courses
     • Workshops relating to Japanese language instruction for technical intern trainees

     *Includes sending organizations, organizations implementing technical intern training, and Japanese language education organizations

  2. Japanese language instruction at Japanese language education organizations (Note: Students do not necessarily have to be technical intern trainees)
• (2)Content may be used in the following ways:
  1. Download and use on one’s own computer, etc.
  2. Output downloaded content as is, and use as teaching material for Japanese language instruction.
  3. Modify downloaded content by expanding or shrinking images, switching out information, etc., and use as material for Japanese language instruction.

2.Usage Requiring JITCO’s Permission

Please obtain permission in advance for usage of content for purposes of the following types:

1. (1)Inclusion in published materials for sale
2. (2)Usage in pamphlets or other printed materials, even if freely distributed, besides those directly used as teaching materials for Japanese language instruction
3. (3)Posting on websites
4. (4)Usage upon translation into other languages

3.Specification of Source

In all cases listed above, please clearly and correctly cite the source in any distributed materials in which the content will be used.

[Examples]
Images, etc.: “Source: ©JITCO Japanese Teaching Materials ひろば”
Information, etc.: “This article includes partial reprints from JITCO Japanese Teaching Materials ひろば”

4.Other Matters

Please contact JITCO in advance about any aspects of content usage that are not clear.