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Tōyō Bunko

Tōyō Bunko, Research library in Hon-Komagome, Japan

Description

Tōyō Bunko is a specialized library in Hon-Komagome that holds extensive collections of books, maps, and manuscripts about Asian studies in multiple languages. The reading spaces contain materials across different academic subjects, allowing visitors to consult historical sources and research documents.

History

The institution was founded in 1924 by Iwasaki Hisaya to create a strong foundation for Oriental studies research. Through systematic collection of Asian documents, it grew into an important center for understanding the region's history and cultures.

Culture

The library holds texts and documents from across Asia that help visitors and researchers understand how knowledge and ideas developed in the region. Walking through the collections, you can see how different Asian cultures recorded and preserved their own stories.

Practical

The library offers an online catalog system for researchers to access digital content from outside. Physical reading rooms welcome visitors during standard hours to study original materials and documents.

Did you know?

The collection includes the Morrison Collection of Western books and holds substantial materials about Mongolia's history and geography. These particular holdings make the library an unusual place for studying these regions in depth.

Location
Hon-Komagome
Inception
1924
Founders
Hisaya Iwasaki
Address
東京都文京区本駒込2丁目28番21号
GPS coordinates
35.73139,139.74861
Latest update
December 7, 2025 10:08

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