National Archives of Japan
Tokyo, Japan. Founded 1971.
- Type: Archive
- City: Tokyo
- Country: Japan
- Founded: 1971
Overview
Founded in 1971 to preserve the records of the modern Japanese state, the National Archives in Tokyo hold government documents from the Meiji era onward, including constitutional drafts and cabinet records. Its digital archive opens scanned materials to the public, complementing the National Diet Library, which handles published works.
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