Eirin
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The , also known as , is Japan's self-regulatory film regulator. Eirin was established on the model of the then-Motion Picture Association of America's Production Code Administration in June 1949, succeeding the US-led occupation authorities' role of film censorship during the Occupation of Japan. It classifies films into one of four categories depending on their suitability for viewing by minors of different ages.
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- Organization.name
- Film Classification and Rating Organization
- Organization.logo
- Eirin logo.svg
- Organization.native_name
- 映画倫理機構
- Organization.pronounce
- Eiga Rinri Kikō
- Organization.type
- Self-regulatory
- Organization.status
- General incorporated foundation
- Organization.founder
- Japanese film industry
- Organization.founding_location
- Japan
- Organization.location
- Japan
- Organization.area_served
- Japan
- Organization.owner
- Japanese government
- Organization.purpose
- Protect freedom of expression and aim the health development of youth
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- Official website
- www.eirin.jp/english
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- Eirin
- inception
- 1949-06-00
- name in kana
- えいがりんりきこう
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18 sectionsContents
- History
- Early ratings set
- Introduction of Limited General Film rating
- Introduction of PG-12 rating
- Current ratings
- Not Applicable for Examination
- Criteria
- Themes
- Language
- Sex
- Nudity
- Violence
- Horror
- Drugs
- Crime
- See also
- References
- External links
[](http://www.eirin.jp/#)
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