Coastlines & islands
Rocky shores, quiet bays, breaking waves and the roads that follow the sea.
JAPAN-BASED FIELD PRODUCTION
Need Japan on camera?
We’re already here.
Your production partner on the ground.
Landscapes, nature and places beyond the familiar.
A CAMERA-FIRST PRODUCTION PARTNERCoastlines. Forests. Landscapes. Captured in Japan.
01 / ON THE GROUND
Japan, captured
for your production.
You don’t have to be here.
We are.
Tell us what you need. We’ll find the location, put together the right local crew and capture the footage for your team.
From a single shooting day to a complete local production unit, we work with your brief, your visual language and your edit in mind.
02 / WHAT WE SHOOT
The Japan your story is looking for.
Forests & trails
Cedar paths, bamboo, moss and the shifting light beneath the canopy.
Mountains & lakes
Ridges, open horizons, lakeside details and landscapes with a sense of scale.
Rural life & local places
Fields, small communities, gardens and the slower rhythms beyond the major cities.
Seasons & natural sound
The look of a particular season, the sound of water and the atmosphere around a place.
People, culture & hospitality
The people, craft, food and welcoming places that give a landscape its human story.
Our focus here is landscape and location-led production. Industry, factories and corporate environments are also available when the brief calls for them.
BRIEF IDEAS / SIX WAYS TO BEGIN
What could we capture for you?
Start with a brief like one of these. We’ll turn it into a location plan, a shot list and a project-specific quote.
IDEA 01
A landscape sequence for your edit
“We need a quiet opening sequence in Japan.”
- What we capture
- Wide views, medium shots and close details, with a consistent light and pace.
- The handover
- A focused set of original footage, with formats and shot coverage agreed beforehand.
IDEA 02
A forest, with its own sound
“Find a forest that feels far from the city.”
- What we capture
- Paths, trees, moving light and location sound, shaped around your reference film.
- The handover
- Footage and agreed ambient recordings for a documentary, campaign or installation.
IDEA 03
A coastal story
“We want the sea, but not the familiar postcard.”
- What we capture
- Shorelines, waves, coastal roads and nearby communities; aerial options where feasible.
- The handover
- A location-led sequence with wide establishing shots and quieter details.
IDEA 04
A destination beyond the landmarks
“Show what a day in this region actually feels like.”
- What we capture
- Landscape, local movement, hospitality and the transitions between places.
- The handover
- A coordinated footage package for your destination or regional film.
IDEA 05
A place, through a season
“We need this landscape at a particular time of year.”
- What we capture
- Seasonal research, a proposed timing window and a shot list with weather alternatives.
- The handover
- Agreed seasonal coverage; additional dates or return visits quoted separately.
IDEA 06
An outdoor brand in a real setting
“We have the creative direction. We need Japan on the ground.”
- What we capture
- Location options and a local unit around your product, talent and creative team’s brief.
- The handover
- Campaign footage with agreed framing, performance coverage and handover requirements.
Illustrative briefs, not fixed packages or claims of completed commissions. Scope, access, technical needs and usage are confirmed in the quotation.
03 / JAPAN BEYOND TOKYO
Go beyond
the familiar.
A forest path before the day begins. A bend in the coast. A quiet valley, with the light just right.
Based in the Aichi and Mie region, we film across Japan. We help you find the places that fit your story, with local research, access checks and a shooting schedule arranged around your brief. Tell us the mood, terrain or season you need; you don’t have to arrive with a location already chosen.
LET’S FIND YOUR LOCATION04 / SERVICES
The right unit for your brief.
Choose how much local support you need. The starting point is the production scope: a defined shoot, location research plus filming, or a coordinated local unit.
CAPTURE
You know the place and the shots. We bring them into frame.
From ¥350,000
Best forA defined location, clear references and a focused shot list.
- A pre-production call around your brief
- A local cinematographer and agreed camera package
- A focused shoot at the confirmed location
- Agreed picture and location-sound coverage
- Original footage handover
A typical briefAn opening landscape sequence, a lake at a chosen time of day, or additional shots for an existing edit.
DeliveryOriginal footage in the agreed format. Editing, specialist equipment and travel are scoped separately.
SCOUT + CAPTURE
You know the feeling. We help you find the place.
From ¥550,000
Best forA visual direction that still needs the right Japanese location.
- A brief and visual-reference review
- Location research and a proposed shortlist
- Access checks and local shoot coordination
- A shooting plan around light and conditions
- Filming and original footage delivery
A typical briefA quiet forest, an unfamiliar coastline or a rural setting that matches a campaign reference.
DeliveryLocation findings and the agreed footage package. An in-person recce or return visit can be quoted if needed.
LOCAL PRODUCTION UNIT
A broader story, with a team on the ground.
From ¥900,000
Best forMultiple locations, several contributors or a brief that needs more coordination.
- A project-specific local production plan
- Crew and equipment matched to the brief
- Location, schedule and access coordination
- Agreed remote reviews and on-set communication
- Capture and an organised post-production handover
A typical briefA regional destination film, an outdoor campaign or a documentary sequence moving between landscape and local life.
DeliveryFootage and production notes for your team. Crew size, days, interviews and any finishing work are itemised in the quote.
Starting prices in JPY. We confirm the scope, schedule, travel, permissions and any applicable taxes in your quotation before you book. Crew size, equipment, shooting days, usage and delivery format are agreed for each project.
What changes the quote?
The number of locations and filming days, distance between them, crew, access, specialist equipment, weather allowances and intended usage. We separate those decisions in the quotation so you can choose what matters.
Have your own editor? We can hand over footage. Need a finished film? Tell us early so editing and finishing are included in the agreed scope.
BUILD ON THE PLAN
Add what the story needs.
A landscape shoot may need more than a camera. These are the extra elements we can discuss when we shape your brief.
These are options to discuss, not automatic inclusions in the starting prices. We confirm feasibility and costs before booking.
05 / HOW IT WORKS
From your brief to your edit.
- 01
Share the brief
Send your references, shot list, intended usage and dates. An early idea is enough to start.
- 02
Build the plan
We agree the locations, crew, access, budget and technical requirements before the shoot.
- 03
Capture in Japan
We film on the ground and keep you involved through the check-ins agreed for your project.
- 04
Hand over the footage
We deliver the agreed footage and supporting notes in a format that fits your post-production workflow.
06 / A LEANER WAY
Bring the idea. Keep the crew local.
Less long-haul logistics.
More attention on the frame.
A local crew can reduce the need for international flights, accommodation and equipment transport. We scale the team to the work, from a focused camera crew to a broader production unit.
You get a project-specific quote, with travel, specialist equipment and permissions clearly identified.
07 / REMOTE PRODUCTION
Close to the shoot. Wherever you are.
We align on references, framing and technical specifications before the camera rolls. On set, agreed check-ins and sample frames keep the conversation going.
Need a live link? Tell us early. We’ll assess connectivity, location permissions and time zones, and agree a workable setup.
- Pre-production calls and visual references
- Agreed updates from the location
- Camera, audio and delivery specifications
- A clear handover for your editors
THE HANDOVER
Ready for your next step.
Agree the technical brief.
Tell us your resolution, frame rate, colour workflow, audio requirements and aspect ratios. We confirm what the camera setup will deliver before the shoot.
Know what is in the folder.
Agree how footage should be grouped by location or scene, whether you need review files, and which supporting shot notes will help your editor.
Define the edit as well.
We can discuss an edited master, sound, titles and alternate versions. Film length, review rounds, usage and delivery timing belong in the agreed scope.
WATCH / AHARE IN THE FIELD
Landscapes, in motion.
COAST / MOUNTAINS / AERIAL PERSPECTIVES
Breathtaking Mie
The coast and landscapes of Mie, filmed around Kumano, Ise and Shima. A sense of scale, shaped by the sea.
FOREST / STONE PATHS / NATURAL LIGHT
A path through Kumano
Magose Pass on the Kumano Kodo. A closer look at the light, shade and texture of an old forest trail.
LAKES / MOUNTAINS / REGIONAL LANDSCAPES
Many faces of Kanagawa
A regional film that moves between landscapes and local life. An example of how different places become one story.
BEFORE YOU SEND A BRIEF
A few practical questions.
Can we start with a mood board, not a location?
Yes. Send visual references and describe the feeling, terrain and season. SCOUT + CAPTURE is a useful starting point when you need help finding the setting.
What happens if the weather changes?
We plan around forecasts and local conditions, and discuss alternatives before the shoot. Weather windows, extra days or rescheduling arrangements need to be agreed in the quotation; a particular sky or natural event cannot be promised.
Can you capture both wide landscapes and small details?
Yes. We build a shot list that connects establishing views with movement, textures and details. Tell us the intended edit length and pace so we can plan meaningful coverage.
Can our director work remotely?
We can agree reference reviews, check-ins and a practical approval process. A live feed depends on connectivity, access and the setup required at the location.
Can you film at an exact location or use a drone?
Send the location and the shots you have in mind. We first check access, permissions, safety and conditions, then confirm the feasible approach and any specialist costs.
How quickly can you shoot and deliver?
Timing depends on the location, permissions, season, crew and delivery requirements. Include your deadline in the brief and we’ll confirm a realistic schedule before booking.
Who can use the footage, and where?
Tell us the intended media, territories, duration and any third-party use. We agree usage and any relevant permissions before filming, alongside the delivery format.
08 / WHO WE WORK WITH
Your idea. Our place in the world.
For teams that need Japan in their story.
Advertising agenciesProduction companiesBroadcastersBrands & in-house teamsDocumentary filmmakersCreative studios
09 / ABOUT AHARE
Filmmakers first.
AHARE was founded in 2023 by filmmaker Koki Nakagoshi, who began directing in 2019. Based in Nagoya, we work across brand, corporate, industry and regional stories.
We approach coordination through the camera: what will the light do, what needs to happen in the frame, and what will your editor need?
Small crew. Local access. Cinematic execution.
VIEW OUR WORK (JAPANESE)YOUR NEXT PRODUCTION STARTS HERE
You don’t have to be here.
We are.
SEND US YOUR BRIEF10 / START A CONVERSATION
What do you need from Japan?
A brief, a reference, a question. Send what you have and we’ll take it from there.