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Notice concerning prohibition of copying or
reproduction
Note that simply being in possession of material which has been
copied or reproduced by means of a scanner may be
punishable by law.
• Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced
Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities,
government bonds, or local government bonds, even if such
copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample”.
The copying or reproduction of paper money, coins, or
securities which are circulated in a foreign country is
prohibited.
The copying or reproduction of unused postage stamps or
post cards issued by the government without obtaining
approval from the government is prohibited.
The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the
government and certified documents stipulated by law is
prohibited.
• Cautions on certain copies and reproductions
The government has issued cautions on copies or
reproductions of securities issued by private companies
(shares, bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter passes,
or coupon tickets, except when a minimum of necessary
copies are to be provided for business use by a
company. Also, do not copy or reproduce passports issued
by the government, licenses issued by public agencies and
private groups, ID cards, and tickets, such as passes and meal
coupons.
• Comply with copyright notices
The copying or reproduction of works such as books, music,
paintings, woodcut prints, maps, drawings, movies, and
photographs which are copyrighted creative works is
prohibited except when it is done for personal use at home
or for similar restricted and non-commercial use.
