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The International House of Japan Library

The International House of Japan Library is a special library for Japanese Studies which was established in 1953.
The library has been a center supporting Japanese Studies academics and information specialists in Japan, by organizing workshops for Japanese Studies information specialists, publishing reference guidebooks for Japanese Studies and so on, with cooperating institutions overseas and in Japan, as well as offering general library services.
The library is situated in a building listed as a major work of Japanese modern architecture and has beautiful views of a traditional Japanese-style garden reflecting the changing seasons.

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[Library] Library Maintenance in February (Feb. 27, 2026)
[Library] Library Tour in February (Feb. 20, 2026)
[Library Display] Honoring Shiho Sakanishi on Her 130th Birth Anniversary and 50th Death Anniversary (Jan.5-Jan. 30, 2026)
[Library] Notice of Change in Opening Hours (Jan. 25-Jan. 26, 2026)
[Library] Library Maintenance in January (Jan. 30, 2026)
[Library] Library Tour in January (Jan. 23, 2026)
[Library] Notice of New Journal Subscription (Oct. 29, 2025)
[Library] Grant from the Kasumi Kaikan (Fiscal Year 2024)
[Library] Newly Arrived Books

Inquiries

The Library, The International House of Japan
5-11-16 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0032
TEL: 03-3470-3213 (Mon.-Fri., 9:00 am-5:30 pm)
FAX: 03-3475-0424