Art & Design
The National Film Archive of Japan 国立映画アーカイブ
The one and only national institution of films in Japan
As Japan's only national institution of films, the National Film Archive of Japan (NFAJ) serves as a hub for the promotion of film culture through the preservation, research, and screening of films. Situated in Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, NFAJ is equipped with theaters, a gallery, and a library, where it screens and displays films and film-related materials.
Don't Miss
- Film programs and exhibitions around diverse themes
- Exhibition of numerous film cameras and film posters, permanent exhibition on Japanese film history
- Film-specialized library with Japan's largest collection
How to Get There
NFAJ is located in Kyobashi, in walking distance of Tokyo Station and Ginza.
It is a one-minute-walk from the two nearest stations, Kyobashi Station (Tokyo Metro Ginza Line) and Takaracho Station (Toei Subway Asakusa Line).
NFAJ Entrance
The collections at NFAJ
NFAJ boasts a large collection of Japanese films, including oldest surviving Japanese film "Momijigari [Maple Viewing]" (1899) and Ozu Yasujiro's "Tokyo Story" (1953), as well as documentary films and animation films. It also houses a large number of film-related materials such as posters, still pictures, and scripts.
2nd floor Nagase Memorial Theatre OZU
These films and film-related materials are made available to visitors through theme-specific screenings and exhibitions as well as the permanent exhibition “Nihon Eiga: The History of Japanese Film.” Please see the NFAJ website for the screening schedule and availability of English subtitles.
7th floor Permanent Exhibition ≪Nihon Eiga: The History of Japanese Film≫
4th floor Library
Closed on Mondays, New Year holidays and other days as designated.
