To members of the press

Press Kit

[Guidelines for image use]

  • If you wish to use images from our website, we kindly request that you provide the following information via the Press Inquiry Form: the image(s) you wish to use, the media outlet where they will be published or broadcast, and the corresponding URL(s). 
  • When publishing, please be sure to include the credit unless otherwise instructed: "Provided by Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST)." 
  • Modification and secondary use of image data are prohibited. 
     

[Official OIST images for press]

Feel free to utilize the images provided below. Kindly adhere to the guidelines for image usage mentioned above. 

  • Photo selection of campus scenes 
  • Videos of OIST campus (including drone shots) 

Additionally, numerous photos are also available on the official OIST Flickr site. Feel free to use them as well. https://www.flickr.com/photos/oistedu/collections 

 

[OIST logo]

If you wish to use the OIST logo on web pages, printed materials, or other documents, please make a request via the Press Inquiry Form. We will contact you regarding the possibility of use and provide the logo image files. 
 
For inquiries regarding use by parties other than the press, please email contact@oist.jp or the relevant contact person with whom you have been communicating. 

 

[Publications by OIST]

Please see the following for major publications by OIST, which introduce an overview, research, and initiatives of OIST: 

Interviews and filming

[Interview requests]

For inquiries regarding press releases or interview requests, please contact us via the Press Inquiry Form. 

 

[Filming for media coverage]

If you wish to take photos or videos on campus, or interview OIST staff or students at campus, please contact us via the Press Inquiry Form. However, for filming purposes not intended for media coverage (e.g., personal use, social media, campus tour, etc.), no contact is necessary. 

 

[Guidelines for filming]

  • Prior to filming, please survey your surroundings to prevent blocking pathways or causing inconvenience. 
  • When individuals are potentially identifiable within the camera frame, always make sure to obtain their consent beforehand. 
  • Ensure to verify any designated restricted areas or activities marked by signs. 
  • Access to research buildings requires accompaniment by OIST staff. 
  • Refrain from touching equipment or facilities inside research buildings without explicit permission. 
  • While filming on campus, consistently adhere to requests from faculty, staff, or security personnel. 
     

Visiting campus

[Parking information]

Please refer to here for information on campus parking. 
If needed, parking spaces can be reserved. Please contact the Media Relations Section for assistance. 

OIST main campus parking map