ARTNOTO supports the sustainable activities of various artists and cultural practitioners in Tokyo and encourage them to implement new activities.

• “I want to know about public and private subsidies available for arts and cultural activities.”
• “I don't know how to file a tax return or about the concept of copyrights.”
• “I'd like to consult someone about harassment.”
• “I need advice on carrying on my organization's activities”, etc.

Depending on the nature of your consultation, we will work with relevant organizations and experts in legal, accounting, and other fields, and will connect you to the free consultations with them.

When using the Consultation Service, please note the following:

1. The consultation service of ARTNOTO (hereinafter referred to as the "Consultation Service") is a joint project by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture’s Arts Council Tokyo (hereafter referred to as the “Foundation"). The Consultation Service is provided by Explat, a non-profit organization (hereinafter referred to as the "Operator").
2. Consultants with knowledge and experience in arts and culture will be available. However, we cannot designate a specific consultant or answer questions that may identify individual consultants.
3. We will not respond to any requests for consultations that violate laws and regulations, that cannot be deemed a consultation, or that are related to prohibited activities.
4. Consultants cannot give direct answers to the questions and requests related to the exclusive business of a specific qualified person, since such consultations may violate laws and regulations. If necessary, we will connect you to a free consultation with a qualified person (in principle, 30 minutes per session; maximum of two consultations). However, such free consultations are intended to be a general consultations, such as advice on possible measures to be taken, and are intended to help the client make decisions (negotiations with the other parties, legal proceedings, etc. are beyond the scope of such free consultations).
5. Personal information received will be managed appropriately in accordance with the Foundation's privacy policy and will be used only to the extent necessary to accommodate consultations and inquiries. In addition, the content of consultations may be used for future consultation services or disclosed on this website as examples of consultations, after removing or redacting information that may lead to the identification of individuals.
6. Consultations are intended to provide support from the aspect of the self-help efforts of the client and will not introduce or mediate with business connections, etc. Furthermore, clients themselves are responsible for assessing and acting upon the advice, information, etc. provided by the Consultation Service. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government, the Foundation, the Operator, and the referred specialists shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising from the advice, information, etc. provided through the Consultation Service.
7. These "Terms and Conditions of Consultations " are subject to change as required. Any changes will be posted on this website.

Last update: October 2, 2023