Experience the Excitement of Summer Events at the National Archives!
The Summer Buzz at the National Archives
This summer, the National Archives of Japan is set to become a vibrant hub of cultural and educational experiences. Under the initiative titled "Experience the Excitement of Summer Events at the National Archives!", various activities await visitors from July 17 to September 23, including special exhibitions, nighttime gallery talks, and unique experiences aimed at families and students.
1. Enjoy a Summer Trip at the National Archives
Special Exhibition: Travelers to the East - The Enchanting Japan’s Eastern Literature
From July 17 to September 23, visitors can immerse themselves in a special exhibition focusing on travel, reminiscent of the summer holidays. This exhibition will showcase how the people of the capital viewed Eastern Japan as a mysterious land from ancient times to the Edo period. It's an opportunity to follow in the footsteps of travelers like Ariwara no Narihira, Saigyo, and Matsuo Basho, as their poems, stories, and travel accounts bring the past to life.
- - More details: Check the official website here.
Related Event: Nighttime Open Hours & Gallery Talks
On select evenings, the Archives will extend its opening hours until 8 PM, offering gallery talks at 6:30 PM on specific dates. Visitors can enjoy the exhibitions at their leisure after work. The dates include:
- - July 17, 22, 23, 24, 31
- - August 7, 14, 21, 28
- - September 4, 11, 18
Related Event: Exhibition Commentary Sessions
Special sessions featuring commentary from exhibition curators will occur on:
- - July 30, 10:30 AM – 11:10 AM
- - August 4, 10:30 AM – 11:10 AM
- - September 16, 10:30 AM – 11:10 AM
2. Touch History: Experience the End of WWII
Special Display: The Imperial Rescript on the Termination of the War
Date: August 6 - August 20
On August 15, 1945, an imperial proclamation announcing the end of the war was broadcasted. For a limited time this summer, the National Archives will exhibit the original text of the imperial rescript, providing a unique and poignant insight into this crucial moment in history.
- - More details: Check the official website here.
Related Event: Nighttime Gallery Talk on the Rescript
Gallery talks centered on the imperial rescript will take place on:
- - August 7, 14 from 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
3. Unique Opportunities for Families and Students During Summer Vacation
Events for Families, Teens, and Educators
During the summer break, a series of events targeting families, teens, and teachers will be hosted, encouraging children to engage with history.
- - High School Student Tour: A special tour allowing students to enter the archives and experience places usually off-limits. They will get to visit the restoration room and explore various materials. Parental accompaniment is allowed.
- For more details, click here.
- - Educators' Backstage Tour: A guided tour through the repositories and restoration areas, explaining the Archives' work and educational support initiatives.
- For more details, click here.
- - Kids' Kasumigaseki Tour Day: A special event aimed at helping children understand government activities, featuring an interactive program at the National Archives.
- More information available here.
Access Information
- - Location: National Archives, Tokyo Main Branch (3-2, Kitano Maru Park, Chiyoda, Tokyo, 102-0091)
- - Public Transport: A 5-minute walk from Exit 1b of Takebashi Station on the Tokyo Metro Tozai Line.
- - Opening Hours: 9:15 AM – 5 PM, with extended hours until 8 PM on select nights.
For more information, visit the National Archives official website: National Archives Website.
For media inquiries, please contact the display staff at the National Archives: Nagae, Asai, Suzuki - Phone: 03-6680-7206.
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