| Users | Members of the International House of Japan, Library members, Program Members, House guests and users with introduction letters. *Currently, we do not accept new applications for Library or program membership. For individuals other than listed above, please inquire at the library. Library Terms of Use |
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| Hours of operation | Monday through Friday, from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm (the periodical section is open until 10:00 pm) *To undertake maintenance work, the Library will open from 1:00 pm on the last Friday of each month, including the periodical section. |
| Closed | Saturday, Sundays, Holidays, New Years recess (the periodical section is open from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm) Click here for library calendar |
| Circulation | Books: All books except reference books and rare books can be borrowed. Journals: All journals except for current issues and partial titles can be borrowed. *Loaning is available for 3 weeks with no limits on volumes. The loan period can be renewed twice. |
| Reservations | Available through phone, e-mail. |
| Internet accessibility | Internet accessible computer terminals are available. Printing is available at 30 yen per sheet for black and white, 100 yen for color. Power strips can be borrowed at the counter. |
Collections
| Fields of collections | Japanese studies and related fields including international relations and East Asian studies |
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| Collection language | Mainly in English |
| Books | Approx. 26,000 volumes => Online Catalog |
| Journals | Approx. 300 titles => Periodical List |
| Newspapers | 3 titles in English => Newspaper List |
| Online Journals | 11 titles Full text access are from the library only. Click here for Online Journal List. |
| Databases | 2 titles (Nikkei Telecom 21 and Bibliography of Asian Studies Online) |
Services
| References | We will assist your research. Please contact us by phone, fax and e-mail. |
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| Information retrieval services |
Journal and newspaper articles search service. (Cost might occur) |
| Borrowing other libraries’ materials and introduction to other libraries |
Through the library network, we will supply materials and photocopies throughout the world by actual cost. We will assist you in process for using other libraries and institutions. (Free) |
| Photocopy service | Under the copyright law limits, library staff will take photocopies at 30 yen per sheet (from B5 to A3 size) for black and white; 100 yen per sheet for color. Self copies are at 20 yen per sheet for black and white; 80 yen for color. |
| E-Mail magazine | New arrivals and news of the library are sent every month. |
To Library Users
| Food or drink | Please refrain from eating and drinking inside the library. Only drink bottles or containers with a cap or lid that can be closed are permitted. |
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| Electronic devices | Talking on the phone is not allowed inside the library. Please refrain from using sound-emitting electronic devices. Please turn them off or set them to silent. |
| Handling books | Please refrain from folding down page corners, or writing in the books. In the case of any damage or loss, please inform the staff. |
| Wi-Fi | We have free Wi-Fi. Please ask the staff for the password. |
| Using the shared computers |
Please make sure to log out from your account when you finish using internet services. |
*Please feel free to ask us if you have any further questions.
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