Yamaguchi Prefectural Archives

In April 1959 the Yamaguchi Prefectural Archives was established as the first archives in Japan. In addition to historical material previously preserved at the Prefectural Library and the Institute for the Compilation of Historical Material of Yamaguchi, a mass of material of the Choshu Government is stored at the request of the former governors, the Mori family. By putting all the material together, the Yamaguchi Prefectural Archives started as the specialized institution for the preservation and study of archives.
Since then, the archives collects and preserves prefectural documents and paleography belonging to old families, and makes them available for public use.
Moreover, it offers further information upon request and reissues fundamental documents of Yamaguchi Prefecture. The archives also offers study programs of ancient documents as well as holds exhibitions of historic material to expand people's opportunity to access old material.

Information

Location 150-1 Ushirogawara Yamaguchi-Shi 753-0083
Telephone (083)924-2116
How to get there 20 minute walk from JR Yamaguchi station/ 10 minute walk from Kencho-Mae bus stop
Hours Monday-Friday 9:00-17:00
Saturday 9:00-12:30
Closed Sundays, national holidays, New Year holiday, last day of the month,
office organization periods in spring and fall

'96 Schedule

Promotive Activities

  1. Basic Ancient Documents Course
    For residents of Kikugawa-Cho and Yamaguchi Prefecture
    Sponsor: Yamaguchi Prefectural Archives & Kikugawa-Cho Board of Education
    Term: November-December '96, Wednesday afternoons (6 times)
    November 6th
    November 13th
    November 20th
    November 27th
    December 4th
    December 11th
    Place: Kikugawa-Cho Library
  2. Specialized Ancient Documents Course
    For residents of Yamaguchi Prefecture
    Sponsor: Yamaguchi Prefectural Archives
    Term: Starts April, the second Tuesday afternoons of the month (12 times)
    Place: Yamaguchi Prefectural Library
  3. Practical Ancient Documents Course
    For elementary, junior high, and high school teachers in Yamaguchi
    Sponsor: Yamaguchi Prefectural Library
    Term: 8/26-8/29 (16 classes)
    Place: Yamaguchi Prefectural Library
  4. Archives History Course (Session I)
    For residents of Hagi-Shi and Yamaguchi Prefecture
    Sponsor: Yamaguchi Prefectural Archives and Hagi-Shi Board of Education
    Term: June-July (3 times)
    Place: Hagi Civic Hall
    Lecturers: Hirofumi Yamamoto, Hisako Akaishi, and Akira Tojima
  5. Archives History Course (Session II)
    For residents of Tokuyama-Shi and Yamaguchi Prefecture
    Sponsor: Yamaguchi Prefectural Archives and Tokuyama-Shi Board of Education
    Term: September-October (3 times)
    September 18th
    September 25th
    October 2nd
    Place: Tokuyama Civic Hall
    Lecturers: Sadao Harima, Shigehiro Takada, and Hisatoshi Yoshizumi
  6. Monthly Exhibition
    Displays historical material according to the monthly theme
    Place: Reading Room at the Yamaguchi Prefectural Archives



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