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The National Archives of Japan Digital Archive is an online service that provides open access to the catalog of the historical records preserved by the National Archives of Japan (NAJ). Users can search catalog records, view digital content, and print or download materials—anytime, anywhere, by anyone, free and open to all.
Searching and Using NAJ Holdings
You can run a keyword or layered search, and view descriptions and digital content of the records preserved by NAJ. The Advanced Search function allows you to set a variety of search criteria.
In addition to creating a Application for Use (Request Form) of the materials you want to use from the catalog information search result screen. If digital images are available, you can also browse, print, or download them directly in your browser.
You can run a Cross Search linked to various databases to share a wide range of information and knowledge.
Browsing “Featured Content”
This page enables you to browse the main holdings of NAJ, such as the Japanese Constitution, Important Cultural Properties, or large-sized or colorful materials that are difficult to use in our reading room.
Using the Digital Archive
Operating Environment
You can access the Digital Archive on the internet by PC, Tablet device, smartphone.
When using the Digital Archive, please pay attention the conditions of use of your internet provider, because large volume data are delivered by this system.
In the viewer screen of the digital archive, PDF digital images are displayed directly in the browser. Please note that the viewer will not function if JavaScript is disabled. Be sure to enable JavaScript when using the viewer.
On web browsers, see this page.
Notes on Use
When using the digital content and catalog information provided by the Digital Archive, please keep the following points in mind:
・For details regarding conditions for reuse, please refer to the “Conditions for Reuse” page.
・Each catalog detail screen and viewer screen includes a unique URI (Catalog URI and Content URI), which can be used for direct linking. These URIs are identical to those shown in your browser’s address bar.
・If you wish to cite materials, “Citation Example” are provided on each catalog detail screen and viewer screen.
・Please ensure compliance with copyright laws and other applicable regulations when using this Digital Archive and its contents.
・Some materials may contain discriminatory expressions. These expressions are preserved as part of the historical record and are provided in their original form. Please use them appropriately, in accordance with the principles of laws promoting the elimination of discrimination.
・Please note that the information provided may be subject to change or removal without prior notice.
Link
Use the following URL address to make a link to "National Archives of Japan Digital Archive," and also you can use our banners on your website.
URL
Address: https://www.digital.archives.go.jp/
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Guide to the "National Archives of Japan"
Getting Started
For more information about “Public Access to the Specified Historical Public Records and Archives”, “Guide for Users”, “FAQ”, etc., please refer to the "Getting Started” page.
Rules for Use of the National Archives of Japan.
About the Rules for Use of the National Archives of Japan, please refer to the "Rules for Use of the National Archives of Japan" page.
List of Images Displayed on the Homepage
| No. | Title | Reference code | Catalog Link | Content Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 上段01 | 北夷分界余話 巻之3 | 特094-0003-0003 | Catalog | Content |
| 上段02 | 至治新刊全相平話三国志 | 重002-0002-0005 | Catalog | Content |
| 上段03 | 犬吠埼灯台立体図 | 附A00010100-00100 | Catalog | Content |
| 上段04 | 文化度御即位庭上図七 | 附A00040107 | Catalog | Content |
| 上段05 | 令和の書 | 令2内府00001100 | Catalog | Content |
| 上段06 | 広島都市計画区域内ニ於ケル市街地建築物法第一条ノ規定ニ依ル地域決定ノ件 | 附B04030100 | Catalog | Content |
| 上段07 | 相模国小田原城絵図 | 169-0335-0010 | Catalog | Content |
| 上段08 | 日本国憲法 | 御30168100 | Catalog | Content |
| 上段09 | 博物図 第2図 | 197-0305-0002 | Catalog | Content |
| 上段10 | 大日本帝国憲法 | 御00284100 | Catalog | Content |
| 下段01 | 民法第一編第二編第三編 | 御02186100 | Catalog | Content |
| 下段02 | 函館五稜郭の図 | 公00767100-00200 | Catalog | Content |
| 下段03 | 桜町殿行幸図 2 | 特087-0001-0002 | Catalog | Content |
| 下段04 | 洞爺湖サミット広報パネル | 平20内閣90001100 | Catalog | Content |
| 下段05 | 公文類聚・第六十七編・昭和十八年・第五十二巻 | 類02720100 | Catalog | Content |
| 下段06 | 農民解放記念 | 平19農水90034100 | Catalog | Content |
| 下段07 | 府県廃置法律案附図 | 纂00777100-00100 | Catalog | Content |
| 下段08 | 国民の生活と政府に対する要望の世論調査の結果報告 | 類03813100-00700 | Catalog | Content |
| 下段09 | 天保国絵図武蔵国 | 特083-0001-0031 | Catalog | Content |
| 下段10 | 若松城写真 天守東南面及県庁側面之図 | 附A00015100-00300 | Catalog | Content |