Wedding vows, event memories, corporate records—
your customers' voices become permanent national archives
Service Overview
TokiStorage publishes newsletters as serial publications deposited with the National Diet Library (NDL) of Japan under the NDL Law (Articles 25 & 25-4). Receipt No. EA202602160140
This service opens our NDL publishing pipeline to anyone—wedding venues, event organizers, corporations, and individuals—enabling them to create their own branded newsletters deposited as permanent national records.
How This Differs from a Standard NDL Application
In principle, anyone can apply to deposit materials with the National Diet Library. So what does TokiStorage add?
| Standard Self-Application | Via TokiStorage | |
|---|---|---|
| Content collection | Manually gather manuscripts & photos | TokiQR auto-collects voice, images & text |
| PDF production | Layout and produce PDFs yourself | Instantly generated as a TokiQR PDF |
| NDL application | Fill out forms and submit yourself | Full application proxy (zero paperwork) |
| Ongoing publishing | Repeat manual work for every issue | Check "deposit" and it's instantly published |
| Public archive | Host it yourself | Permanent hosting on GitHub Pages |
Pipeline
1. Purchase Series Rights
- Buy "Series Rights" from the TokiQR purchase page (¥9,900 per series)
- Choose your series name when starting a bulk session (e.g., "Yamada Family," "Hino Bridal")
- A dedicated page is automatically created with all back issues browsable online
2. Distribute QR → Voices Arrive
- Hand out TokiQR codes at weddings, events, or storefronts
- Participants scan and record voice, images, or text
- Simply check "Deposit with NDL" at generation time to enter the pipeline
3. Instant Publish (NDL Permanent Storage)
- Each TokiQR PDF becomes one issue of your Special Feature Newsletter (serial number and publication info auto-assigned)
- Published PDFs on GitHub Pages are periodically harvested by NDL
- Legally mandated permanent preservation under the NDL Law
Pricing
| Item | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Series Rights | ¥9,900 / series | Opens one Special Feature Newsletter series. Repository, dedicated page, NDL deposit — all included |
| Multi-QR | ¥150 / code | Required for bulk mode QR generation (1 Multi-QR = 1 QR code) |
No monthly fees or publishing charges. Prepaid Series Rights and Multi-QR only. Once a series is opened, just check "Deposit with NDL" when creating a TokiQR to publish it as a serial issue. Payments accepted via Wise (international transfer platform).
Use Cases
Weddings
Wedding venues and hotels hand out TokiQR codes at ceremonies. Record the voices of newlyweds and guests, check "deposit," and each one is published as a serial issue at the National Diet Library. "Your wedding vows become a national record"—an experience no one else can offer.
Corporate & Organizations
Founding anniversaries, employee voices, event recordings—all preserved as newsletter publications in the national archive. Ideal for CSR activities or as part of your corporate history.
Family & Lineage
Family traditions, ancestral voices, genealogies—records passed down through generations, preserved as newsletters in the National Diet Library. Oral traditions and family lore fade with time, but once deposited as a national record, your lineage and legacy are protected by institutional permanence.
FAQ
- What is the National Diet Library?
- Japan's sole national library, mandated by law to collect and permanently preserve publications. Materials deposited are preserved indefinitely.
- How often are issues published?
- Check "Deposit with NDL" when generating a TokiQR, and it is instantly published as one issue. No batch processing or manual work needed.
- Do I need any technical setup?
- None at all. TokiStorage handles everything from repository creation to PDF generation to NDL submission.
- Will the newsletter be publicly accessible?
- Yes. Materials deposited at NDL are publicly accessible by default. The PDFs are also published on GitHub Pages.
Get Started
Choose your series name and set up directly from the TokiQR credits page. Enter your series name, pay with Wise, and everything is provisioned automatically. No human interaction required.