The Okinawa Film Office, part of the Okinawa Convention & Visitors Bureau, supports movies, TV dramas and commercial shoots across Japan's southern island prefecture. It provides filming support, location information and coordination for productions using Okinawa's beaches, islands and subtropical locations.
Filming incentives
- Rate
- Up to 50% subsidy (capped ~$6.7M)
- Credit type
- Grant / Subsidy
- Min. spend
- Varies by program
Figures describe the Japan program, not this office. Incentive terms change with legislation: confirm current rates, caps, and eligibility with the office before budgeting.
Checked against official sources 23 July 2026
Full Japan incentive breakdown, estimator & comparisonNo cash rebate or grant advertised on the site. The Okinawa Film Office (part of the Okinawa Convention & Visitors Bureau) provides free location scouting, production coordination and connections to local production companies, plus a location database.