In the E-library (Book search), you can search the current book lending status of Q&A Please check the following before making an inquiry. We hold a diverse collection of approximately 72,000 items, including novels, business books, manga, picture books, and English-language books. We have a large number of Japanese books and magazines. Approximately 30,000 adult books, 900 travel books, 800 magazine books, 7,300 comic books, etc. Contact Us : Library TEL 6591-8140 Opening Hours: Everday 10:00 - 19:00 Each household may borrow up to 20 items. Second-floor library The standard loan period is 2 weeks. Overdue items are subject to a late fee of $0.30 per item per day. Loan periods can be extended once using the self-checkout machine. Each member may reserve up to 2 items. Reservations can be made online or by completing a reservation form provided in the library. The library accepts requests for items not currently in the collection. Requests can be submitted via the Purchase Request Form or by completing a request form available in the library. Please note that not all requests can be fulfilled. Library materials are the shared property of all members. Materials may not be taken outside the library. Mobile phone use is prohibited inside the library. E-library (Book search)
your family and the collection of books. Self-loa-Station Pointers to note when using our Library Self-loan Station.
Invoice Details for Library How to verify billing items related to books listed on the invoice.
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List of magazines in stock We have a collection of 54 monthly Jpanese magazines.
New releases are also available, and we look forward to your visit.
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Library Use Guidelines
Borrowing Limit
Borrowing Location
Please note that manga in the Comic Room and certain magazines are not available for borrowing.Loan Period and Overdue Items
New releases (books and magazines), popular items, and recommended books are limited to 3 items per household.
If an item remains overdue for one month, it will be considered lost even without a loss report.
Borrowed items that are lost or significantly damaged must be compensated.Extension of Loan Period
Extensions are not available if the item has a pending reservation or if it is a manga or magazine.
If you wish to borrow the item again, please wait one month after returning it.Reservation
Please note that manga, magazines, and certain items are not available for reservation.
Notification of the availability of reserved items will be sent by email.
Online reservations require a registered email address with the Japanese Association.Purchase Requests
Items should be generally useful to multiple members.
Requests for personal use, highly specialized items, or expensive books are discouraged.
Requests are limited to 5 items per household per month, and the same title may be requested only once.Library Guidelines
Please handle them with care to avoid damage or soiling.
Borrowed items must be responsibly managed and returned on time.
Please turn off your device or set it to silent mode.
Children should be supervised to prevent noise or running in the library.










