Starting June 10, no reservation needed for Hokkaido Labor Resource Center; policy change from 2026 due to low usage.

The Hokkaido Labor Archives Center is a museum and research facility in Sapporo, Japan, dedicated to preserving and showcasing the history of labor and workers’ movements in Hokkaido. Established to document the region’s industrial development, it houses extensive collections of documents, photographs, and artifacts related to mining, fishing, and agricultural labor from the late 19th century onward. The center highlights the struggles and achievements of Hokkaido’s working class, including key events like the 1947 Hokkaido coal mine strikes.

The Ryokuen Building is a historic Western-style structure located in Yokohama, Japan, originally built in the early 20th century as a private residence for a wealthy silk merchant. It was later moved to its current location in the Yamate district and now serves as a cultural facility and event space, showcasing a blend of Western and Japanese architectural influences. The building offers visitors a glimpse into the cosmopolitan history of Yokohama’s foreign settlement era.