Impressum

Company Identification

Legal Entity

Urbanshot Photography Education

Sole Proprietorship

5-3-17 Kokubuchuo, Kirishima City, Kagoshima Prefecture, 899-4332

Registration

5-3-17 Kokubuchuo, Kirishima City, Kagoshima Prefecture, 899-4332

Business Registration Number: 4301-05-017284

Tax Identification

Japanese Business Number (JBN): T8011001047286

Official Contact Details

General Inquiries

Email: info@mountainlakejourney.com

Phone: +81 501-205-2561

Business Hours: Monday - Friday, 10:00 - 18:00 JST

Course Enrollment

Email: info@mountainlakejourney.com

Please include "Course Inquiry" in the subject line

Contact Form

For convenience, you may also use our online contact form

Responsible Persons

Managing Director

Haruki Nakamura

Founder and Lead Instructor

Content Responsibility

Haruki Nakamura

Responsible for all website content, course materials, and educational information

Email: info@mountainlakejourney.com

Technical Responsibility

Yuki Tanaka

Website Administration and Technical Operations

Email: info@mountainlakejourney.com

Regulatory Information

Business Type

Educational Services - Photography Instruction

Non-regulated educational activity under Japanese law

Professional Memberships

Tokyo Photography Educators Association (Member)

Japan Street Photography Collective (Associate Member)

Insurance Coverage

Professional Liability Insurance: Active

General Business Insurance: Active

Provider: Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co., Ltd.

Consumer Protection

This business adheres to Japanese consumer protection laws and regulations

Cooling-off period applicable for course enrollments as per Japanese law

Liability Disclaimer

Content Liability

The content on this website is provided for informational and educational purposes. While we make every effort to ensure accuracy and currency of information, we do not guarantee the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of content. Information about photography techniques, equipment recommendations, and educational approaches represents our professional opinions and experiences.

Users are responsible for independently verifying information before making decisions based on website content. We reserve the right to modify, update, or remove content without prior notice. Any reliance on information provided is at your own risk.

External Links Disclaimer

Our website may contain links to external websites operated by third parties. These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes only. We do not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for:

  • Content, privacy policies, or practices of linked external websites
  • Products, services, or information offered through external links
  • Accuracy, legality, or appropriateness of third-party content
  • Any damages or losses arising from use of external websites

External links are verified at the time of publication, but we cannot guarantee their continued availability or content accuracy. Users access external links at their own discretion and risk.

Copyright Notice

All content on this website, including text, images, course materials, photography examples, logos, and design elements, is protected by copyright and other intellectual property rights. Content is owned by Urbanshot or licensed to us by third parties.

Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, modification, or commercial use of website content is prohibited without our express written permission. This includes:

  • Copying or republishing text, images, or materials
  • Using content for commercial purposes
  • Creating derivative works from our content
  • Removing copyright notices or attributions

Students enrolled in our courses receive limited licenses to use course materials for personal educational purposes only. All other rights are reserved. If you believe any content infringes your intellectual property rights, please contact us immediately.

Photography Rights and Model Releases

Photography examples displayed on our website are either created by our instructors, licensed for use, or submitted by students with appropriate permissions. All displayed photographs comply with applicable privacy and intellectual property laws. Subjects depicted in photographs have provided necessary consents or releases where required by law.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by Japanese law, Urbanshot, its directors, employees, and instructors shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from website use, course participation, or reliance on provided information. This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory under which liability is claimed.

Dispute Resolution

Applicable Law

This website and all services are governed by the laws of Japan

Jurisdiction

Exclusive jurisdiction for any disputes: Tokyo District Court, Tokyo, Japan

Consumer Complaints

For consumer-related concerns, you may also contact:

National Consumer Affairs Center of Japan

Consumer Hotline: 188 (toll-free within Japan)

Questions or Concerns

If you have questions about this impressum, our business practices, or legal information, please contact us using the details provided above. We are committed to addressing inquiries promptly and transparently.