Yamaguchi Prefectural Library, Prefectural library in Yamaguchi, Japan
The Yamaguchi Prefectural Library is a reading and research facility with multiple rooms designed by architect Azusa Kitō for different learning purposes. The spaces are organized so visitors can move easily between book sections, study areas, and archive zones.
The library was founded in July 1903 as an important step in developing public education institutions during Japan's modernization. Since then it has served as a center for gathering and sharing knowledge in the region.
The library holds collections of local documents and regional literature that show how Yamaguchi Prefecture has developed over time.
The facility offers access to books, digital catalogs, and research materials with resources in Japanese and international languages. Visitors should know the spaces are well organized, so you can find your way easily whether you are looking for something specific or just browsing.
The building won the BCS Prize for design that combines function with innovative learning spaces, showing how library architecture can support education. This award makes it a notable example of Japanese library design in the early 1900s.
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