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Using the advanced image processing technologies cultivated through photographic technology, conversion of analog resources into digital form, duplication technology and other techniques, the Fujifilm Group supports the preservation and reproduction of priceless cultural properties and works of art and their availability to the public. The creation of digital images and reproduction of works that are in storage and that can be accessed only by a few researchers makes priceless works available for research and exhibition, free from concerns over degradation. In addition, it helps in passing on the value of cultural artifacts by displaying them as image data on websites.

Cooperating in archiving analog assets

Fujifilm Imaging Systems (FFIS) has been offering high-quality data archiving services chiefly to national museums, libraries and business corporations, tapping into its wealth of archiving knowledge and techniques. Mobilizing its integrated management capabilities covering from photography to development and scanning, FFIS was commissioned to capture several thousand large drawings and scrolls for the National Archives of Japan onto large-sized film and to carry out large-volume and high-quality scanning. In 2016, FFIS captured the large map of castle town into the digital data. The scanned data can be viewed on the National Archives of Japan Digital Archive website.

The service has attracted the interest of various business corporations in recent years for the digitization of film, printed photos, motion picture film, videotapes, and other media forms in their archives. In addition, its image sharing service IMAGE WORKS and other proposals can make valuable properties available after digitization.

Duplicating historical documents with advanced reproduction technology

As part of its social contribution activities, Fuji Xerox has, since 2008, been engaged in the preservation of our cultural inheritance through the reproduction of historical documents. To date, more than 200 reproductions have been donated to shrines, temples, local governments, universities and business corporations. In 2016, we reproduced the picture scroll of Hedaura-ni-okeru Rokoku Gunkan Kenzo Zukan in storage at Toyo Bunko. Faithful simulation of the color tones and gloss typical of old historical documents and of the unique texture acquired over the years required advanced reproduction techniques. Fuji Xerox utilized its own color management technology to create an exact copy of the original. In addition, customized settings were added to its high-imagequality, full-color multifunction device to allow the toner to settle on the traditional “washi” paper with its rougher surface and different moisture content from ordinary paper.

Another replica of the scroll was selected as one of the gifts from Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to President Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation.