Cookie Policy

Last Updated: 08 June, 2026

1. What are Cookies? 

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website.

2. How We Use Cookies & Legal Basis

This website uses cookies and similar technologies for the purposes described below. As the Data Controller, we apply the following legal bases for users in the EU/EEA/UK under the GDPR:

• Essential Cookies (Functionality & Security): Providing core site functions and maintaining security. (Legal Basis: Legitimate Interest)
• Analytics (Google Analytics): Analyzing site traffic to improve user experience. (Legal Basis: Consent)
• Advertising (Google AdSense): Displaying personalized advertisements. (Legal Basis: Consent)

For more information on how Google uses data when you use our website, please visit:
How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services

For detailed information on the specific cookies used and their lifespan (retention period), please click the ‘Privacy and cookie settings’ link at the bottom of the page to access our Consent Management Platform (CMP).

3. GDPR Compliance & Data Storage (For EU/EEA/UK Users)

We respect your privacy rights under the GDPR. We utilize Google’s certified Consent Management Platform (CMP), which strictly adheres to the IAB TCF v2.2 policies. We will not serve personalized ads or set non-essential cookies until you provide explicit consent via the banner.

4. US Privacy Rights (For US Residents) 

If you are visiting from the United States (including California), we respect your rights under applicable state privacy laws (such as CPRA). While we do not conventionally “sell” your data, using third-party advertising cookies may be considered “sharing” personal information. You can opt-out of this at any time using the consent banner or the settings link at the bottom of our pages.

5. Your Choices & How to Withdraw Consent

You can choose to accept or reject non-essential cookies via the banner displayed upon your first visit.

• Accept: Personalized ads will be displayed, and traffic analysis will be activated.
• Reject: Personalized ads will not be shown, and cookies for these purposes will not be set.

You can change or withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the ‘Privacy and cookie settings’ (or ‘Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information’) link located at the very bottom of the page.

6. Jurisdiction & Contact 

This website is operated from Japan. While we strictly apply GDPR and US privacy standards for visitors from those regions regarding cookie management, general data processing remains subject to Japanese law (APPI).
For inquiries regarding this policy, please contact us via our Contact Form (English inquiries accepted).
For handling of personal information other than cookies, please refer to our Privacy Policy (Japanese)