What can you find at JIS
2024/10/24
You can find an excess of 2,000 books and periodicals in Japanese, English, Malay and Chinese in our library for your research and reference purposes. Furthermore, you are welcome to watch or listen to our video and CD, especially the Japan Video Topic which provide information the latest trends in Japan.
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. Journals
2. Periodicals
OTHER SERVICES AVAILABLE

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. Journals
2. Periodicals
OTHER SERVICES AVAILABLE
1. DISTRIBUTION of JAPAN-RELATED MATERIALS
Magazines ( Niponica )
※Items may not be borrowed for the following purposes:
-An event or a project aimed at making a profit
-An event or a project carried out by a religious organization
-A religious event or project
Loan Term: one week
List of items available
Restriction on number of items at one application
Loan Conditions
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.
Magazines ( Niponica )
Guidelines
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.※Items may not be borrowed for the following purposes:
-An event or a project aimed at making a profit
-An event or a project carried out by a religious organization
-A religious event or project
Loan Term: one week
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.)
Restriction on number of items at one application
- Audio materials: 2 items
- Japanese artefacts: no limits
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.
- The loan is free of charge; however, the collection and return of the loaned items must be handled in person by the borrower. Borrowers are responsible for the safe return of the items, and in the event of loss or damage, they are required to provide replacements. Please note that JIS reserves the right to reject loan applications if the borrower is deemed incapable of properly handling the items.
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.
OTHER SERVICES AVAILABLE