– Copyright Act (Act No. 48 of May 6, 1970), as amended up to Act No. 53 of 2023.

– Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works.
– Universal Copyright Convention.
– Phonograms Convention.
– Rome Convention for the Protection of Performers, Producers of Phonograms and Broadcasting Organizations, since October 26, 1989.
– WTO's TRIPS Agreement, since January 1, 1995.
– WIPO Copyright Treaty, since March 6, 2002.
– WIPO Performances and Phonograms Treaty, since October 9, 2002.
– Marrakesh Treaty, since January 1, 2019.
– Beijing Treaty on Audiovisual Performances, since April 28, 2020.

Registration is not required for owners of an original work. Copyright protection is automatic and free from the moment a work is created. However, registration is possible and provides important benefits such as proof of ownership and helps deter infringement. 

Duration: during the lifetime of the author, plus 70 years after the author's death. For anonymous or pseudonymous works: 70 years from publication (if it is clear that 70 years have elapsed since the author's death, 70 years from the author's death). For works attributed to an organization: 70 years from publication (if not published within the 70 years of its creation, 70 years from creation). For cinematographic works: 70 years from publication (if not published within the 70 years of its creation, 70 years from creation).

Authority name: Japan Copyright Office, Agency for Cultural Affairs, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.  Internet address: www.bunka.go.jp  

Collective Management Organizations: JASRAC (www.jasrac.or.jp), RIAJ (www.riaj.or.jp), JAC (www.jaacc.org), GEIDANKYO (www.geidankyo.or.jp). A full list is available on the following link www.cric.or.jp/english/csj/csj7.html