The library is located next to, and is run by, the Japan Foundation Asia Center, and is open to the general public. Beside the collection of approximately 4,800 books, it holds major newspapers and magazines of Asian countries, bulletins and periodicals of cultural organizations and of research institutes related to Asian studies. The Library includes a facility where visitors can view and listen to audio-visual materials such as music tapes, CDs and video tapes. On the Use of Materials Materials may only be used in the Library and may not be checked out. Visitors have free access to all materials, including language tapes and CDs, during the Library's open hours.
Admission is free.
The staff at the information counter is ready to answer any inquiries regarding the use of the Library and can provide limited reference services. A photocopying service is available to visitors. However, it is restricted to library materials only, and within the limits allowed by the Japanese copyright laws. Please store valuables in the coin locker located inside the Library. Library materials cannot be removed from the Library.