Website Policy

Web Accessibility Policy

This Site is designed to conform to Grade “AA” set forth in the Japanese Industrial Standards JIS X 8341-3: 2016 “Design Guidelines for Consideration of the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities - Equipment for Information and Communication, Software and Services - Part 3: Web Content” (hereinafter “JIS X8341-3”).

Target conformance level and degree of correspondence

Compliant with the Japanese Industrial Standards “JIS X 8341-3: 2016” web accessibility level AA.
* “Compliance” in this Web Accessibility Policy is determined as defined in the “Notation Guideline for Compliance of Web Content with JIS X 8341-3: 2016 - March 2016 Version” by the Web Accessibility Infrastructure Committee, Info-communication Access Council.
Notation Guideline for Compliance of Web Content with JIS X 8341-3: 2016 - March 2016 Version

Web accessibility test results

We have conducted tests based on JIS X 8341-3:2016 and published the results.

List of web content technologies we have relied upon

HTML、CSS、JavaScript、PDF

Scope

All pages under TOKYO NIGHT Story (https://www.tokyonightstory.com/).
The following portions of the entire site shall be excluded from the scope.

  1. Pages in foreign languages (English, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese)
  2. Externally provided services and their accompanying content (YouTube content)
  3. Map content (Google Maps)
  4. PDF data

Checking tool used for the test

Duration of the test

From January 5, 2023 (Raiwa 5) to January 10

Achieved grade

Compliant with the Japanese Industrial Standards “JIS X 8341-3: 2016” web accessibility level AA.
* “Compliance” in this Web Accessibility Policy is determined as defined in the “Notation Guideline for Compliance of Web Content with JIS X 8341-3: 2016 - March 2016 Version” by the Web Accessibility Infrastructure Committee, Info-communication Access Council.
Notation Guideline for Compliance of Web Content with JIS X 8341-3: 2016 - March 2016 Version

Test results

List of test results
Subclause Achievement criteria Level Apply Fit Check method/Note
1.1.1 Non-text content A 〇 〇 Voice reading test, alt check, etc.
1.2.1 Voice only and video only (pre-recorded) A - 〇 Audio content is not provided. Only YouTube videos are provided as video content, so they are outside of the scope.
1.2.2 Captions (pre-recorded) A - 〇 Audio content is not provided. Only YouTube videos are provided as video content, so they are outside of the scope.
1.2.3 Audio commentary or alternative content for the media (pre-recorded) A - 〇 Audio content is not provided. Only YouTube videos are provided as video content, so they are outside of the scope.
1.2.4 Captions (live) AA - 〇 Audio content is not provided. Only YouTube videos are provided as video content, so they are outside of the scope.
1.2.5 Audio commentary (pre-recorded) AA - 〇 Audio content is not provided. Only YouTube videos are provided as video content, so they are outside of the scope.
1.3.1 Information and relevance A 〇 〇 Source check
1.3.2 Meaningful order A 〇 〇 Voice reading test, source check
1.3.3 Sensory features A 〇 〇 There are no elements conveyed by sensory features
1.4.1 Use of colors A 〇 〇 There are no elements conveyed only by colors
1.4.2 Audio control A 〇 〇 Audio OFF function provided
1.4.3 Contrast (minimum level) AA 〇 〇 WebAIM: Check using Contrast Checker
1.4.4 Resize text AA 〇 〇 Check by changing the font size in the browser
1.4.5 Text images AA 〇 〇 Display text as much as possible, and add alt text where the text is converted into an image
2.1.1 Keyboard A 〇 〇 Check with keyboard operation test
2.1.2 No keyboard traps A 〇 〇 Check with keyboard operation test
2.2.1 Adjustable timing A - 〇 No content with time limits
2.2.2 Pause, stop, and hide A 〇 〇 The video modal does not auto-play, the carousel does not auto-slide
2.3.1 Three flashes or equal to/below the threshold value A - 〇 No content with three flashes or equal to/below the threshold value
2.4.1 Block skip A 〇 〇 There is a block skip at the top of the page
2.4.2 Page title A 〇 〇 Source check
2.4.3 Focus order A 〇 〇 Check with keyboard operation test
2.4.4 Purpose of link (in context) A 〇 〇 Check with visual inspection and screen reader reading test
2.4.5 Multiple means AA 〇 〇 Multiple access means are provided, including a site map
2.4.6 Headings and labels AA 〇 〇 Source check
2.4.7 Focus visualization AA 〇 〇 Check with keyboard operation test
3.1.1 Language of the page A 〇 〇 Check the lang attribute
3.1.2 Some languages AA 〇 〇 Applicable parts are marked up, for example, with lang=“en”. However, proper nouns, technical terms, phrases whose language is unknown, and words or phrases that form part of the text immediately preceding and following the words or phrases are excluded.
3.2.1 At focus A 〇 〇 Check with keyboard operation test
3.2.2 On entry A - 〇 No such content
3.2.3 Consistent navigation AA 〇 〇 Check during planning and design phases
3.2.4 Consistent identification AA 〇 〇 Check during planning and design phases
3.3.1 Error identification A - 〇 No such content
3.3.2 Label or description A - 〇 No such content
3.3.3 Suggestions for correcting errors AA - 〇 No such content
3.3.4 Error avoidance (legal, financial, and data) AA - 〇 No such content
4.1.1 Parsing A 〇 〇 Check using Nu HTML Checker
4.1.2 name，role and value） A 〇 〇 Source check

Privacy Policy

This Site collects information of those who use this Site to the extent necessary for smooth operation of services provided in this Site (provision of information through the site, reception of user feedback, etc.). We will appropriately collect, use, and manage information in accordance with the “Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau Personal Information Handling Guidelines” as follows, and strive to create a site anyone can feel safe to use.

What is Personal Information?

Personal Information is information that can identify a specific individual such as an address, name, telephone number, or e-mail address, which is provided to Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau (hereinafter “TCVB”) through this Site.

Scope of application

This policy shall apply only to this Site and shall not apply to any other sites linked to this one.
The handling of information at any linked site shall be the responsibility of the organization that operates the relevant site.

Collection of Personal Information

The Personal Information TCVB collects through this Site shall be limited to information provided (registered) by users at their own will.
When Personal Information is collected, the purposes of such collection shall be specified.
Personal Information may be collected within the scope necessary to achieve the specified purposes of collection.

Restrictions on use of Personal Information

Personal Information provided (registered) by users will be used within the scope of the purposes of collection specified in advance.
Unless stipulated by laws or regulations, we will not use users’ Personal Information beyond the specified purpose of collection of said information, or provide Personal Information to any third party.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, we may disclose statistically processed information such as user attributes, only if it does not include any Personal Information.

Management of Personal Information

The site administrator will strictly manage the collected Personal Information and take appropriate measures to prevent its leakage, misappropriation, alteration, etc.
The operations of this Site may be outsourced, but the outsourcees shall also take appropriate measures similar to those mentioned above.

User Information that does not include Personal Information

This Site will automatically collect information including an Internet domain name, IP address, and the browsing environment of this Site (hereinafter “User Information”).
User Information to be collected shall be limited to information designed to improve the usability of this Site, and shall be used for that purpose.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, statistically processed access information and viewing environment data for this Site may be disclosed.

Use of Google Analytics

Tool provider：Google Inc.
Information to be retrieved：Users’ site usage (access, traffic, routing, etc.)
Purpose of use：To enhance convenience and improve this Site
Information on users’ site usage will be collected and used by Google LLC as well.
For more information, please refer to the following websites.

The privacy policy of Google is as follows.

Information on Google Analytics can be obtained from the following sites as well.

Embedding YouTube videos

When visiting a site that has any embedded YouTube video content, the web browser automatically sends Google the URL of the page accessed and the user’s IP address.
For more information, please refer to the link below.
How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services

Multilingual support policy

This Site offers English, Korean, and Chinese (Simplified and Traditional) pages with an aim to disseminate information on the Tokyo Metropolitan Government among members of the international community and help them understand its initiatives.
Click “Language Switch” in the header to select a language.

Technologies

Section 1: Recommended environments

The following browsers are recommended so that this Site may be used more safely and comfortably.

  1. The latest version of Google Chrome
  2. The latest version of Mozilla Firefox
  3. The latest version of Safari
  4. The latest version of Microsoft Edge

Section 2: Technologies used

1 Plugins

Adobe Acrobat Reader (Acrobat Reader 7.0 or later) is required to view and print PDF files on some pages of this Site. Some pages require its latest version.

This Site uses cookies for the purpose of making it more convenient for users and obtaining information to continuously improve this Site. Cookies are a piece of information sent from the server engaged in the operation of this Site to the user’s browser and will be stored on the user’s computer. However, the information thus stored will not include any personally identifiable information such as names, addresses, or telephone numbers. In addition, it will not have a direct adverse effect on the user’s computer. In order to understand the access status of each page, we may use cookies of our third-party outsourcees. Reception of cookies can be refused by adjusting one’s browser settings. Even in that case, there will be no major hindrance to the browsing of this Site. For information on how to adjust browser settings, please refer to the help file of the relevant software or contact the software manufacturer.

3 JavaScript

This Site uses JavaScript for some content in order to provide a more comfortable usage experience. Please note that if JavaScript is not turned on (enabled) in the browser settings, some portions of this Site may not be displayed or operate properly.

4 PDF

To view PDF files, Adobe Acrobat Reader of Adobe Systems Incorporated is required. If Adobe Acrobat Reader is not installed or the content of this Site is not displayed correctly, please download the latest version.

Section 3: Security of information systems

This Site will protect information assets from threats with the aim of continuing its business based on the trust of users and fulfilling its social mission as a public interest incorporated foundation.

  1. In order to maintain the safety and correctness of information assets, TCVB will endeavor to prevent unauthorized access, destruction, alteration, loss, leakage, etc. of the information assets and implement appropriate safety measures.
  2. Regarding the handling of information assets, TCVB will comply with the TCVB Cybersecurity Basic Policy, laws and regulations, and other norms.
  3. When the processing of information assets is outsourced, TCVB will appropriately manage the outsourcees. TCVB will establish a mechanism for continuous improvement and aim to maintain and improve information security.

How to use ReadSpeaker and notes

What is ReadSpeaker?

ReadSpeaker is a text-to-speech service provided by ReadSpeaker Japan, which reads text information on websites aloud.
By providing information on a site in audio form, the service enables elderly people, those with eyesight issues, and those who are prone to eye strain to use the site comfortably.
No dedicated plugins or apps are required. It can be used for free.

How to use

Keyboard operation

Once the shortcut has been set up, the shortcut “Shift + K” can be used to focus on the [Text-to-Speech] button in the webReader. “Shift + L” will focus on the player and start to read aloud.

Examples of important shortcuts：

Focus on [Text-to-Speech]：Shift + K
Focus on the player and start to read aloud：Shift + L
Focus on the [Pause] button to pause or resume reading aloud：Shift + P
Focus on [Stop]：Shift + X
Open/close the menu: Shift + 1

With regard to the player and the menu, if the user sets the player to be focused on, for example, “Tab/Shift+Tab” can be used for navigation, and the Enter key or the Space bar can be used to operate a specific button or option.

Scope of use

Available in the body area of all pages, except for the header and the footer.

Notes

Please note that this is an automatic text-to-speech service using a synthesized voice. Names of people and places, proper nouns, abbreviations, etc. may not be pronounced correctly.
In addition, please note that ReadSpeaker Japan assumes no responsibility for any damage arising directly or indirectly from the use of this service.

Operating environments

Any OS or browser is supported. (Including tablets and smartphones)
Audio can be provided on devices with an mp3-compatible audio player.

* This operating environment does not guarantee 100% operation.
Since ReadSpeaker is a best-effort service using the Internet, it may not operate properly due to poor communication quality, depending on the communication environment and device environment in use.

Provider

ReadSpeaker Japan
A pioneer in cloud text-to-speech services that have been proudly deployed on more than 11,000 websites in 88 countries worldwide, primarily for government agencies, local governments, major private companies, and the media, since its establishment in 1999 in Sweden, a country with advanced welfare systems.