Jiyu Minken Institute of Machida City

The Jiyu Minken Institute of Machida City contains numerous exhibits focusing on the development of democracy and civil liberties throughout Japanese history.

The institute began its educational mission on November 3, 1986, establishing a dedicated space for preserving records of Japan's democratic movements and social changes.

The museum houses extensive collections of photographs, documents, and artifacts that demonstrate the evolution of civil rights across the Meiji and Taisho periods.

Located in Machida City at coordinates 35.5888691, 139.4532399, the institute welcomes visitors from Tuesday through Sunday between 9:00 AM and 4:30 PM.

The institute maintains specialized archives documenting local grassroots movements and citizen initiatives that shaped modern Japanese democratic principles.

Location: Nozutamachi

Official opening: November 3, 1986

Opening Hours: 9:00-16:30; Monday OFF

Website: https://city.machida.tokyo.jp/bunka/bunka_geijutsu/cul/cul03

GPS coordinates: 35.58887,139.45324

Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:04