[Library] Notice of Construction Noise on the 3rd Floor of the West Wing (Sep.29-Oct. 29, 2025)

Due to construction work on the 3rd floor of the West Wing, noise and vibration may occur on the following dates.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

Period:
Monday, September 29-Wednesday, October 29, 2025

[Joint Exhibition of Books] Lafcadio Hearn / Yakumo Koizumi: 175th Anniversary of Birth, 120th Anniversary of Death (Sep.16-Oct. 31, 2025)

In 2024, the 120th anniversary of the death of Lafcadio Hearn—renowned writer and folklorist also known as Yakumo Koizumi—was commemorated. This year, 2025, marks the 175th anniversary of his birth.
To honor his legacy, the I-House library and the Bibliothèque de la Maison franco-japonaisewill present a joint exhibition highlighting Hearn’s works and critical studies. As one of the earliest Western interpreters of Japanese culture, Hearn played a vital role in introducing Japan’s language and customs to the world.
We invite you to explore his vision of Japan through writings in both English and French.
For further information, please contact each library.
 

• Period:　 Tuesday, September 16 to Friday, October 31, 2025
• Place:　Library, International House of Japan

See also:
[Bibliothèque de la Maison franco-japonaise] 3-9-25 Ebisu, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0013 Tel: 03-5421-7643 / Fax: 03-5421-7653 E-mail: biblio@mfj.gr.jp http://www.mfj.gr.jp/bibliotheque/presentation/index.php (website in French)

[Library] Library Maintenance in September (Sept. 26, 2025)

 

• Date:　Friday, September 26, 2025
• Opening Hours:　1:00 pm- Including the periodical section

 

[Library] Library Tour in September (Sept. 19, 2025)

The library will hold a tour on Friday, September 19, 2025. We will introduce you to the library's usage. If you are interested in the library, please feel free to participate. Reservations are unnecessary.

• Date:　September 19, 2:00 pm-
• Place:　Library, International House of Japan
• Participants:　I-House members, persons who are interested in the library
• Language:　Japanese (If you would like to participate library tour in English, please contact the library.)

 

[Library] Library Maintenance in August (Aug. 29, 2025)

 

• Date:　Friday, Aug. 29, 2025
• Opening Hours:　1:00 pm- Including the periodical section

 

[Library] Grant from the Kasumi Kaikan (Fiscal Year 2024)

We are pleased to announce that the library has received a grant from the Kasumi Kaikan. As a result, we have been able to add 23 valuable books related to Japanese Studies, in the fields of humanities and social sciences, to our collection.

 

[Library] Notice of Change in Opening Hours and Dates (from Sept. 2, 2024)

The opening hours and dates of the library are being revised as follows for operational purposes, effective Monday, September 2.
We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

Opening Hours: 9:00 am to 5:30 pm (Monday through Friday)
Closed: Saturdays and Sundays There will be no change in the hours of the periodical section.

[Library] Change in Opening Hours for Library Maintenance (from May 31, 2024)

To undertake maintenance work, the Library will have shorter opening hours on the last Friday of each month starting in May, as shown below. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and ask for your understanding.

Opening hours: 1:00 pm–6:00 pm
The periodical section will be open from 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm.

Maintenance days in 2024: May 31, June 28, July 26, Aug. 30, Sept. 27, Oct. 25, Nov. 29, Dec. 27

[Library] Newly Arrived Books

A list of new books is available.