Licensing
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This page explains licensing for Showa no Kodomotachi (Children of the Showa Era), including the use of photographs of the works and merchandising. The copyright belongs to Atelier Michiko Corporation.
We license Showa no Kodomotachi for projects that respect the world of the works—such as publishing photographs of the works in books and exhibition catalogs, regional promotion, and merchandise based on the doll designs.
Licensing to third parties is a new initiative that we are now beginning in earnest. We handle each request carefully, one at a time, according to your needs.
What You Can License
| Type of use | Examples | Typical licensees |
|---|---|---|
| 01Use of photographs of the works | Reproduction in books, exhibition catalogs, and other exhibition-related printed materials | Publishers, museums, and art museums |
| 02Use in exhibitions / Use of the name | Regional promotion, tourism events, and projects using the name Showa no Kodomotachi | Local governments and tourism organizations |
| 03Merchandise based on the doll designs | Corporate branding, commemorative items, and more (reviewed individually) | Manufacturers and companies |
We warmly welcome use in advertising and commercials. Please contact us to discuss your project.
Our Policy
- As a rule, licenses are non-exclusive.
- We ask about the purpose, media, and period of use, and review each request individually.
- Exclusive licenses are granted only when limited by region, period, and media.
- We do not grant exclusive licenses without a defined term or scope.
Uses We Do Not Permit
- Alteration of the works, parodies, or derivative works that compromise the world of the works
- Violent, sexual, or vulgar content; gambling; or anything contrary to public order and morals
- Use for political messaging or as a symbol of religious activities
- Use as training data for generative AI, or provision of images for machine-learning purposes
- Anything involving organized crime groups or other antisocial forces
- Use in any context that damages the reputation or dignity of the artist or the works
- Use in deep-discount sales or cheap promotions
How It Works
- 01
Inquiry
Select “Licensing” on the contact form and tell us the purpose, media, period, print run, and other details of the intended use.
- 02
Review
We consider each request individually to see whether it suits the world of the works.
- 03
Terms and Agreement
We present the scope and terms of use, and then sign a license agreement with you.
- 04
Start Using
We provide the photographs of the works and other materials you will use.
Contact
We would love
to hear from you.
Hosting an exhibition, a display lease for your facility, licensing the works, or stocking our photo books and postcards—one form covers every inquiry.