You can find an excess of 2,000 books and 30 types of periodicals in
Japanese, English, Malay and Chinese in our
library for your
research and reference purposes. Furthermore, you are welcome to watch
our video
tapes,
especially the Japan Video
Topic which provide information the latest trends
in Japan, and make use of our CD
facilities during our office hours.
OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Friday : 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon / 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
REFERENCE MATERIALS at OUR LIBRARY
1.
Newspapers
日本経済新聞 (The Nikkei)
The Japan Times
2. Journals
Hiragana Times
日経Woman
Monthly Origami
Niponica
3.
Periodicals
剣窓
ロタリー友
Japanese Book News
Nichibunken Newsletter
The Communicator
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4. Foreign
Press Center Publication*
Japan Mass Media
Japanese Families
Food and Agriculture in Japan
Japanese History
History of the Modern Japanese Economy
Sports in Japan
Changing Japanese Politics
*The Foreign Press Center Japan was
established in
October 1976 as an independent, private and non-profit foundation with
a basic fund provided by Nihon Shimbun Kyokai (the Japan Newspapers
Publishers and Editors Association) and former Keidanren [now Nippon
Keidanren (Japan Business Federation)]. Operating funds come from
government appropriations for contracted work and from contributions by
supporting corporations and organizations.
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1.
DISTRIBUTION of
JAPAN-RELATED MATERIALS
■ Magazines ( Niponica )
■ Maps, guides and pamphlets for travel in Japan
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2. LOAN of MATERIALS (For
non-profit organizations only)
Guidelines
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(a) |
Eligible
body: non-profit organizations,
such as government
bodies, educational institutions, associations which organize
events to promote Japanese culture. Loan
items are not for personal use.
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(b) |
Loan
Term: one week
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(c) |
List
of items available
- audio materials (DVD,
CD,
Japan Video Topic)
- Japanese artefacts (Japanese costume such
as yukata and
happi, tableware, tea set, dolls, crafts, decorative items,
etc.)
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(d) |
Restriction
on number of items at one
application
- audio materials: 2 items
- Japanese artefacts: no limits
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Loan
Conditions
- Copying or reproduction of audio materials
is strictly prohibited.
- Loan items such as costume must be sent
for dry cleaning before
returning to JIS.
- Loan is free of charge but transportation
for collection and return of items should be arranged by
borrowers. Borrowers are responsible for the safe return of
the loan item(s) and must replace damaged or lost items, if
any. JIS will approve
the loan depending
on the borrowers'
capability of taking care of the item(s).
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| For loan request, please call at
03-2177 2600 ext 139 or email:
jis@kl.mofa.go.jp, at least 3 weeks in advance to the date of
loan. |
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