Nasushiobara Library, Public library in Nasushiobara, Japan.
Nasushiobara Library is a public library in Nasushiobara city in Tochigi Prefecture with multiple floors, reading areas, and a large collection of books and digital resources. The building features an open design where bookshelves are visible from outside and face toward the street.
The library was founded as an important contribution to modern educational infrastructure in Tochigi Prefecture and has grown into a central place for community life over the years. The creation of the building with its contemporary design shows growing confidence in public learning spaces.
The library known as Miruru reflects the city's commitment to making learning spaces accessible to all, and it draws visitors of various ages who spend time there. The building serves as a community gathering place where neighbors meet and learn together.
The library sits directly in front of JR Kuroiso Station, making it easy to reach by train. It opens seven days a week and offers spaces for studying as well as borrowing materials.
The building goes by the name Miruru and has an unusual design that displays books from the street, inviting passersby to step inside. This transparent approach makes the library feel like a living part of the streetscape rather than a closed-off building.
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