Yokohama History Museum Digital Archive Launched
The Yokohama History Museum, managed by the Yokohama City Furusato History Foundation (Representative Director: Shin Sato), has launched a digital archive of historical materials collected since its opening. The archive, accessible at https://archive.ycmh.jp/, officially opened on March 31, 2026. It currently contains 32,522 registered items, with 1,212 images, and is available for non-commercial use.
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The Yokohama History Museum (Tsuzuki Ward, Yokohama City), managed and operated by the Yokohama City Furusato History Foundation (Representative Director: Shin Sato), has begun publicizing historical materials related to the Yokohama city area, collected since its opening in 1995, through a digital archive. Information on the museum's collection can now be searched and viewed.
Yokohama History Museum Digital Archive Overview:
[Release Date] March 31, 2026 (Tuesday)
[URL] https://archive.ycmh.jp/
[Number of Materials Posted] 32,522 registered items (including 1,212 with images) *The number of publicly available items will be increased sequentially.
[Image Usage] Information published on the Yokohama History Museum Digital Archive can only be used for non-commercial purposes (including research). For high-resolution images or commercial use, please contact the inquiry desk provided on the following page. Guidance will be provided according to the purpose of use.
Search Guide:
Keyword Search / Detailed Search
- Search by material name / collection name
- Filter by category (History, Art, Archaeology, Folklore)
- Filter by era
- Search by keywords of interest
...etc., allowing searches tailored to purpose, interest, and concern.
Category Search:
View a list of materials by field: "History," "Art," "Archaeology," "Folklore."
Featured Archives:
Introduces collection materials according to current exhibitions and themes of each period.
About Yokohama History Museum:
Since its opening on January 31, 1995, the museum has collected and researched numerous materials related to the history and culture of Yokohama, with the theme of "The History of People Who Lived in Yokohama," and has held exhibitions to introduce them. Many visitors come to the museum and the adjacent archaeological park centered on the nationally designated historic site "Otsuka-Saikachido Archaeological Site."
Yokohama History Museum Digital Archive Overview:
[Release Date] March 31, 2026 (Tuesday)
[URL] https://archive.ycmh.jp/
[Number of Materials Posted] 32,522 registered items (including 1,212 with images) *The number of publicly available items will be increased sequentially.
[Image Usage] Information published on the Yokohama History Museum Digital Archive can only be used for non-commercial purposes (including research). For high-resolution images or commercial use, please contact the inquiry desk provided on the following page. Guidance will be provided according to the purpose of use.
Search Guide:
Keyword Search / Detailed Search
- Search by material name / collection name
- Filter by category (History, Art, Archaeology, Folklore)
- Filter by era
- Search by keywords of interest
...etc., allowing searches tailored to purpose, interest, and concern.
Category Search:
View a list of materials by field: "History," "Art," "Archaeology," "Folklore."
Featured Archives:
Introduces collection materials according to current exhibitions and themes of each period.
About Yokohama History Museum:
Since its opening on January 31, 1995, the museum has collected and researched numerous materials related to the history and culture of Yokohama, with the theme of "The History of People Who Lived in Yokohama," and has held exhibitions to introduce them. Many visitors come to the museum and the adjacent archaeological park centered on the nationally designated historic site "Otsuka-Saikachido Archaeological Site."
FAQ
When is the Yokohama History Museum Digital Archive scheduled for release?
The Yokohama History Museum Digital Archive is scheduled for release on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
What is the URL for the digital archive?
The URL for the digital archive is https://archive.ycmh.jp/.
Can images from the digital archive be used for commercial purposes?
Images from the digital archive can only be used for non-commercial purposes. For commercial use, a separate inquiry to the contact window is required.