NEWS RELEASE

Temporary suspension of Internet access to the Collection of Hokkaido Prefectural Library and Archives of Hokkaido (February 2, 2026)

Hokkaido Prefectural Library will temporarily suspend the network service for maintenance,  so you cannot access images of the Collection of Hokuetsu Shokuminsha (北越殖民社関係資料), and the Document of the Colonization Commission exchanged between Council of State (開拓使裁録), during the hours noted below. You can still search the catalog but will not be able to open files for browsing.

Date and Time:
From 21:00 to 24:00, February 2 (Mon.), 2026 (JST)

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience and ask for your patience.