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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 Tour in October (October 18, 2024)
[Library] Library Maintenance in October(October 25, 2024)
[Joint Exhibition of Books] Murasaki Shikibu and The Tale of Genji (Oct.1-Oct. 31, 2024)
[Library] Library Maintenance in September (September 27, 2024)
[Library] Notice of Change in Opening Hours and Dates (from Sept. 2, 2024)
[Library] Change in Opening Hours for Library Maintenance (from May 31, 2024)
[Library] Grant from the Kasumi Kaikan (Fiscal Year 2023)
[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