Japan Foundation Libraries: The Library of the Japan Foundation Japanese-Language Institute (日本語国際センター図書館）

About the Library:

Founded in 1989, the Library of the Japan Foundation Japanese-Language Institute has provided Japanese-language education information materials for language education and research activities.

The library holds 39,200 books, 591 journals, 118 newsletters, 11 newspapers, about 6,670 audio-visual materials, about 760 computer files, about 330 flash-card sets, and 427 microfilms. The library collection focuses particularly on materials about Japanese-language education, including Japanese language study and teaching materials, general linguistics, and Japanese culture and society.

Focus: Japanese-language education, Japanese language study and teaching materials, general linguistics, Japanese culture and society. 

Note: The Guide uses the ALA/LC standard romanization, however, it also reflects different romanization system used by an individual institution.

Using the Library

Open to the Public

Photocopy:

• Photocopy services are provided in accordance with Japanese copyright laws.

• Copy Fee: 10 yen

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