Futoshi Koga | Challenges of Japanese Cultural Policy Reflected in the National Film Archive's Crowdfunding
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Discusses Japanese cultural policy and the role of museums through the National Film Archive's crowdfunding.Summary
The National Film Archive, Japan's only specialized film institution, has launched a crowdfunding campaign following a significant reduction in government subsidies. This issue reflects a broader shift in Japanese cultural policy toward prioritizing self-generated income. Futoshi Koga examines the tension between the mission of preserving cultural resources and the pressure to be profitable, noting that the Archive's role as a repository of historical memory is more akin to a national library than a commercial museum.
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