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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an admission fee?: Admission is free. For basic information about us, please also refer to the “Visitor Information.”

What are your hours of operation?: We are open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Operation hours may change due to Center events and various reasons. We will post any changes on our official twitter account and our website’s “News” (both in Japanese only), so please check the latest information before your visit.

Can I take photos inside the Center?

If you are using the camera feature on your mobile phone or your smartphone, photos are permitted. In order to protect the materials, facilities and copyrights of such, taking photos with an ordinary camera or a single-lens reflex camera is not allowed. If you would like permission for media coverage of the Center or our archived materials, please submit your request to us. We will respond to each request individually.

Application for Media Coverage / Photo Loans (PDF) (PDF 80KB)

Application for Media Coverage / Photo Loans (Word) (Word 22KB)

Sukagawa Tokusatsu Archives Center Official Photo Sample (PDF) (PDF 393KB)

Can I post the photos I took at the Center on social media?: You can post your photos on social media as long as you make sure no visitors appear in your images.

How can I reach the Center?: Please refer to “Visitor Information” on our website for directions. If you come by car using your navigation system, please enter “Iwase Community Service Center（須賀川市岩瀬市民サービスセンター）” or our Center’s address (22 Nakachimae, Hashirata-aza, Sukagawa City / 須賀川市柱田字中地前22番地).

I would like to make a donation for the Center’s archive.: On the first floor of the Center, we have a donation box for contributions to Sukagawa City’s Tokusatsu cultural projects. Your donation will be added to the Tokusatsu Culture Succession Cooperation Fund, which enables projects to collect, archive, restore and research Tokusatsu materials for the Sakagawa Tokusatsu Archives Center.

Were the archived materials used in actual film shoots?

Most materials were used in actual film shoots. The materials archived at the Center are divided into the following four basic types:

1. Original Materials from Film Shoots
Objects used in the actual shooting which are in almost the same condition as when they were used.
Examples: “God Warriors” Rod Puppet, “Battleship Yamato” Miniature Model, “Mighty Jack” Main Wings (Partial)

2. Repaired Objects
Original Materials that have been repaired. These objects have had paint deterioration and missing or damaged pieces repaired. The Repaired Objects are sometimes recreated from just a small piece of the Original Materials, or completely refigured. The degree of repair varies depending on the material.
Examples: “Battleship Mikasa” Miniature Model, “Mighty Jack” Miniature Model (270cm), “Sky Whale” Miniature Model (180cm).

3. Restored Materials using Original Materials
Materials that have been restored to their original condition, based on recreating a mold from the Original Materials.
Examples: “Ultraman” Flight Scene Doll, “Mirrorman” Mask, “Ultra Hawk No. 1” Miniature Model

4. Original Wooden Pattern (mold) / Reproduction from Drawings
These are newly created materials. They were reproduced based on information and data of wooden patterns (molds) and drawing materials that were actually used for the film shoot.
Examples: ZAT Gun, “Tokyo Tower” Miniature Model, “Jet VTOL” Miniature Model

Does the collection all belong to Sukagawa City?: Some materials are owned by Sukagawa City, but many of them are materials loaned by other owners.

Is the Center building new?: The Center’s building was used as “Iwase Noson Kankyo Kaizen Center (Iwase Community Hall)” until May 2019. Renovation started that month, and the building was reborn in November 2020 as the Sukagawa Tokusatsu Archives Center.