Yokohama Archives of History: Archives(資料館)

About the Yokohama Archives of History:

The Yokohama Archives of History was opened in June, 1981. The Archives  preserves and exhibits historical materials from the Edo period to the Taisho-Showa era  A visit to the Archives provides a unique opportunity to know Yokohama's role as an entrance door to Japan and a prominent city for international trades.

The archives holds about 250,000 items related to the history of Yokohama, including documents and records, newspapers and magazines, photos, and ukiyo-e.  Besides permanent exhibitions, the archives holds special exhibitions four times a year in the Special Exhibition Room.

Collection Size: about 250,000 items

Notable Collection(s): Please refer to "Collections".

Note: The Guide uses the ALA/LC standard romanization, however, it also reflects different romanization system used by an individual institution.

Visiting the Facility

Admission:

Note: Free every Saturday for Junior high school students or younger.

Using the Reading Room

Photocopy:

• Photocopy services are provided in accordance with Japanese copyright laws.

• Copy Fee:

• Black: 20 yen

• Color: 100 yen

• The following materials cannot be photo copied.  Please ask staff for microfilms or using a digital camera:

• The original docmentations and records

• Books and magazines which were published in 1912 or earlier

• Western Books that were published in 1945 or earlier (for the Don Brown collection, 1952 or earlier) 

• The original newspaper and pictorial materials  

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