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International Commons: Japan

The Japan license has now been integrated into the Creative Commons licensing process, so you are able to license your works under this jurisdiction's law.

Many thanks to all who contributed to the license-porting process. This page remains for reference.

Please take a look at the mailing-list archive if you are interested in the academic discussion leading to the Japan final license.

Creative Commons is working with Glocom on porting the Creative Commons licenses to Japan.

iCommons Japan List

Project Lead: info@creativecommons.jp

More about Glocom

Glocom was established in 1991 as a social science research institute specializing in the study of information society as well as Japanese society. From the outset it was thought that the collection and dissemination of information through the utilization of computer networks was important, and this goal was realized in 1993 when the center established an Internet connection. Ever since, by utilizing the most up-to-date information and communication technologies, GLOCOM has been able to engage in various research activities, including generation of policy proposals and involvement in education-related projects. GLOCOM has set out to be a modern information "intelprise", an institution promoting the distribution and sharing of "wisdom".