Production Services
Filming support, location coordination, and on-ground production services across Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, and wider Japan.
International productions filming in Japan need local knowledge, cultural understanding and reliable on-ground coordination. San Roku Ku provides all three.
San Roku Ku provides production services in Japan for international productions, brands, and filmmakers. We handle the practical and cultural details of filming in Japan, from permits and locations to bilingual crew, interpretation, logistics, and on-set coordination.
Our team is based between London and Japan, so we understand both international production expectations and the realities of working on the ground in Japan. We support commercials, branded content, film projects, documentaries, and editorial shoots.
A Japan shoot needs careful preparation. Historic sites, temples, public spaces, and busy streets all come with different rules, timings, and approval processes. We plan realistic schedules, manage local communication, and flag issues early, before they reach set.
We also bring a creative eye to the work. Japan is visually rich, but it is easy to reduce it to familiar images. We help productions use locations, crew, and local context with care.
We scout locations across Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, and other Japanese cities and regions. We identify suitable filming locations, negotiate access with venue owners and managers, and handle the practical details of set requirements.
San Roku Ku manages filming permit applications for public spaces, historic sites, temples, and commercial locations across Japan. We understand the requirements for different municipal offices and how to plan timelines accordingly.
We source and coordinate Japanese crew who can work with international creative teams, including camera assistants, sound operators, production assistants, and specialist crew.
Our bilingual team provides interpretation for production meetings, on-set coordination, and talent management. We also handle translation of call sheets, production documents, and release forms.
We arrange equipment rental, local transport, accommodation, and daily logistics for productions filming in Japan.
San Roku Ku team members can be on set to manage local coordination, communicate with crew and locations, and handle practical issues as they arise.
We support productions across Japan with bases in Tokyo and Kyoto, and the ability to coordinate shoots throughout the country.
Tokyo provides diverse urban filming environments from modern districts to traditional neighbourhoods. We handle permits for street filming, building access, and public space use in all major Tokyo wards.
Kyoto offers iconic historic locations including temples, geisha districts, and traditional streets. Filming in Kyoto requires specific permits through the Kyoto Film Commission, which we manage on behalf of international productions.
Osaka and surrounding Kansai cities provide alternative urban environments with a distinct character from Tokyo. We coordinate permits and logistics across this region for productions seeking different backdrops.
We support productions filming in Hokkaido, Nagano, Okinawa and other Japanese regions, coordinating permits, logistics and local crew as needed.
Yes. San Roku Ku works with international productions, agencies, and brands planning to film in Japan. We can manage on-ground coordination or support specific parts of the production.
Yes. We manage filming permit applications for public spaces, historic sites, commercial locations and private venues across Japan. We understand the requirements for different municipal jurisdictions and can plan timelines accordingly.
We support productions across all major Japanese cities including Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Yokohama, Nagoya and others. Our primary bases are in Tokyo and Kyoto, with the ability to coordinate throughout Japan.
Yes. San Roku Ku coordinates bilingual Japanese crew who can work effectively with international creative teams. We source specialists for camera, sound, production and other departments as needed by your shoot.
Permit applications for historic sites and major locations in Kyoto should be submitted several weeks in advance. Tokyo permits for street filming can often be processed more quickly. We recommend reaching out as early as possible to ensure the best location options and scheduling.
We offer both. Some productions need a fixer for locations, permits, and logistics. Others need production management from planning through delivery. We scale our involvement to the project.