Japan's First Sustainable Collaboration Platform for Sports Archive Organizations: 'Japan Sports Museum Network' Launched
The Japan Sport Council (JSC) has launched the 'Japan Sports Museum Network,' the first of its kind in Japan, with 16 organizations participating to strengthen the preservation and promotion of sports culture.
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The Chichibunomiya Memorial Sports Museum of the Japan Sport Council (JSC) launched the 'Japan Sports Museum Network' on February 12, 2025, as a sustainable collaboration platform. The network aims to contribute to society by strengthening ties between organizations that hold sports archives and promoting the inheritance and significance of sports culture. As of March 27, 16 organizations have registered to join the network.
This network is the first permanent, nationwide collaboration of its kind, bringing together diverse entities including universities, regional museums, Olympic-related museums, sports associations, and private companies. It is designed to address common challenges faced by organizations handling sports archives—such as a shortage of specialized personnel, static exhibition content, and fragile collection and preservation systems—by providing a mechanism to complement areas that are difficult to manage independently. Participation is free, and the network is currently accepting new members to ensure an open environment for all organizations holding sports archives.
Based on the principles of the Basic Act on Sport, the JSC promotes activities that contribute to the development of sports culture. Through this network, the JSC will continue to facilitate the social return of sports archives and knowledge, while strengthening domestic and international partnerships to promote and disseminate sports culture.
Participating Organizations (in Japanese alphabetical order)
- 1. Mikio Oda Memorial Museum
- 2. ASICS Corporation
- 3. [Additional organizations omitted for brevity]