The Japan Foundation Library (Tokyo)

The Japan Foundation Library develops its collection of books and other materials on Japan, international cultural exchange and publication by the Japan Foundation to provide extensive information services. The Library can be used by any member of the public.

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What's New

March 26, 2025
[Notice of PC Unavailability]
From Friday, March 28 to Tuesday, April 1, 2025, the PCs in the facility will be unavailable due to replacement work.
As a result, the following services will be suspended:
  • OPAC (Online Catalog) Search
  • E-Journals
  • Databases (including the National Diet Library Digital Collections)
  • Digitalized materials in the KBS Archive
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.
March 27, 2025
[Notice of Partial Service Suspension Due to System Maintenance]
Due to system maintenance, the following library services will be unavailable.
Maintenance Period: Thursday, April 24 – Friday, April 25, 2025

Unavailable Services:
OPAC (Online Catalog) search, My Library, Material search, Material reservation, Loan renewal, and User registration and renewal.

Available Services:
Reading, Borrowing, Returning, and Photocopying Library Materials.

For those planning to visit on the affected days:

  • *If you wish to use specific materials, please check the OPAC, note down the title and call number by Wednesday, April 23, and then visit the library.
  • *For material reservations or holds, please contact us via My Library, email, or phone by noon on Wednesday, April 23.
  • *Returns can be made at the book return post or at the counter.
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
March 3, 2025
Library: New Arrivals in February, 2025
February 3, 2025
Library: New Arrivals in January, 2025
January 15, 2025
[Small Exhibition] Chirimen Books and International Exchange
Dates: Until Friday, January 17, 2025.　

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Library Opening Hours

Monday - Friday (except national holidays): 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.
* The library opening hours may change at short notice. Please check the Calendar for the latest library hours.

  • *Inquiries by phone can be received from 9:30 onwards.
  • *From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., we accommodate prearranged visits for use of reference services and library materials in our collection as well as school visits.
＜For those who are unable to visit during library hours＞
  • *Please contact us if you wish to use the materials in our collection but are unable to come during library hours.
  • *Reference services are also available via email (Lib＠jpf.go.jp).
    (When sending an e-mail, please replace the full-width "＠" character with a half-width character.)
  • *We also encourage you to try borrowing books by postal mail.

To all visitors

  • Please refrain from visiting the library if you have a fever or are unwell.
  • Admission will be restricted as necessary when crowded.
  • When all seats are taken, please give priority to visitors using library materials.
  • Please refrain from using mobile phones, holding meetings (including online), or any other activities that may cause distraction to other visitors in the library.
  • Food is not allowed in the library. Drinks must be kept in containers with a lid that can be completely closed.
  • Visitors are responsible to keep possession of their own belongings.
  • The library has no designated Quiet Area. Talking is discouraged in the library, but voices and sounds may be heard from the adjoining hall. We appreciate your understanding.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

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Location 1-6-4 Yotsuya, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0004, YOTSUYA CRUCE 1F Access
TEL/FAX TEL +81-(0)3-5369-6086 / FAX +81-(0)3-5369-6044
Contact E-mail: Lib＠jpf.go.jp
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