Japan Center for Asian Historical Records

JACAR Newsletter

JACAR Newsletter Number 41

September 30,2023

Event Informations from Cooperating institutions

National Archives of Japan

2023 Special Exhibition “The Taishō Era: The Japan of 100 Years Ago Retraced through Public Records”

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July 22 (Saturday) to September 18 (Monday/holiday), 2023 9:15 AM to 5:00 PM Open daily, including weekends and holidays.No reservations required, free admission	The Taishō era (1912–1926), some 100 years ago, witnessed numerous developments that have connections with us today. These include establishment of parliamentary politics based on political parties, the achievement of universal male suffrage, women’s social advancement, improvements of education and protections for children, and the founding of the League of Nations. At the same time, major events occurred such as the First World War and the Great Kantō Earthquake (this year marks its centenary) that are still remembered by many today. In this exhibition, materials from the holdings of the National Archives of Japan are on display to show Japan,100 years ago. Site: 1st floor Exhibition Hall, Tokyo Main Office, National Archives of Japan Supervision: Dr. Shimizu Yuichirō (Professor, Faculty of Policy Management, Keio University)	→PDF →Homepage(HTML)

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July 22 (Saturday) to September 18 (Monday/holiday), 2023
9:15 AM to 5:00 PM
Open daily, including weekends and holidays.No reservations required, free admission

The Taishō era (1912–1926), some 100 years ago, witnessed numerous developments that have connections with us today. These include establishment of parliamentary politics based on political parties, the achievement of universal male suffrage, women’s social advancement, improvements of education and protections for children, and the founding of the League of Nations. At the same time, major events occurred such as the First World War and the Great Kantō Earthquake (this year marks its centenary) that are still remembered by many today. In this exhibition, materials from the holdings of the National Archives of Japan are on display to show Japan,100 years ago.

Site: 1st floor Exhibition Hall, Tokyo Main Office, National Archives of Japan
Supervision: Dr. Shimizu Yuichirō (Professor, Faculty of Policy Management, Keio University)

Diplomatic Archives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

“Japan and Peru: Marking the 150th of Establishing Diplomatic Relations”

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July 28, 2023 (Friday) to September 29, 2023 (Friday) 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.(excepting Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and the year-end recess)	This year (2023) marks the 150th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Peru. Focused on the treaty that was signed 150 years ago, this exhibition uses historical documents held by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to introduce history of bilateral relations, including such matters as the establishment of those relations, the sending off of Japanese immigrants, and the development of Japanese immigrant society. It is our hope that this exhibition will further mutual understanding between Japan and Peru, and that it will help with the development of friendly relations.	→HOME PAGE [in Japanese only]

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July 28, 2023 (Friday) to September 29, 2023 (Friday)
10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.(excepting Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and the year-end recess)

This year (2023) marks the 150th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Peru. Focused on the treaty that was signed 150 years ago, this exhibition uses historical documents held by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to introduce history of bilateral relations, including such matters as the establishment of those relations, the sending off of Japanese immigrants, and the development of Japanese immigrant society. It is our hope that this exhibition will further mutual understanding between Japan and Peru, and that it will help with the development of friendly relations.

→HOME PAGE [in Japanese only]