Toyo Bunko is a research library and museum dedicated to the history and culture of all of Asia.
Our Missions
In order to introduce many people to the fascinating world of Asian studies, we are exhibiting books, maps, and paintings from our collection. We look forward to your visit.
Toyo Bunko's collection is open to the public for the purpose of researching the history and culture of Asian regions.
Toyo Bunko, as an academic research center for the history and culture of the entire Asian region, continuously advance bibliographic analysis of primary materials from Asian regions collected and held by Toyo Bunko, as well as fundamental research based on such analysis.
Toyo Bunko Academia is a place of learning that Toyo Bunko offers to the general public based on its valuable books, collections, and research results. We offer a wide range of courses including history, culture, languages, and reading of original texts from around the world.
Events（Public lectures）
At the Toyo Bunko, various events are held ranging from those aimed at researchers to those targeting the general public.
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- Seminars and Symposiums
Toyo Bunko 100th Anniversary Lecture Series, No. 11:
Post-Soviet Studies on Old Turkic Runic Inscriptions from MongoliaMehmet Ölmez (Professor, Istanbul University)
- Date of the event:
2026/03/27
14:00–16:00 - Location:Onsite (Toyo Bunko 2F Lecture Room)/Online
- Fee:Free
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- Seminars and Symposiums
Enrollment has endedToyo Bunko 100th Anniversary Lecture Series, No. 9:
Asian Regions in the Toyo Bunko & Development Organizations: From Historical Research to Contemporary Policy Focal PointsR. Bin Wong (Distinguished Research Professor, UCLA)
- Date of the event:
2026/02/12
14:30–16:30 - Location:Onsite (Toyo Bunko 2F Lecture Room)/Online
- Fee:Free
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- Seminars and Symposiums
Enrollment has ended『修禪要訣』諸本の研究 – A Study of the Different Copies of the “Xiuchan Yaojue” (Essentials to the Practice of Meditation)
Prof. Cheng Zheng (Komazawa University)
- Date of the event:
2026/01/16
14:00–16:00 - Location:Onsite (Toyo Bunko 2F Lecture Room)
- Fee:Free
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- Seminars and Symposiums
Enrollment has endedThe Twelfth International Symposium of Inter-Asia Research Networks Commemorating the Digitization Project of the Tibetan Manuscript Kanjur
“Rediscovering the Buddhist Canon from Multiple Perspectives”- Date of the event:
2025/11/29–30 - Location:Onsite (Toyo Bunko 2F Lecture Room)/Online
- Fee:Free
- Seminars and Symposiums
Toyo Bunko 100th Anniversary Lecture Series, No. 11:
Post-Soviet Studies on Old Turkic Runic Inscriptions from Mongolia
Mehmet Ölmez (Professor, Istanbul University)
- Date of the event:
2026/03/27
14:00–16:00 - Location:Onsite (Toyo Bunko 2F Lecture Room)/Online
- Fee:Free
- Seminars and Symposiums
Enrollment has ended
Toyo Bunko 100th Anniversary Lecture Series, No. 9:
Asian Regions in the Toyo Bunko & Development Organizations: From Historical Research to Contemporary Policy Focal Points
R. Bin Wong (Distinguished Research Professor, UCLA)
- Date of the event:
2026/02/12
14:30–16:30 - Location:Onsite (Toyo Bunko 2F Lecture Room)/Online
- Fee:Free
- Seminars and Symposiums
Enrollment has ended
『修禪要訣』諸本の研究 – A Study of the Different Copies of the “Xiuchan Yaojue” (Essentials to the Practice of Meditation)
Prof. Cheng Zheng (Komazawa University)
- Date of the event:
2026/01/16
14:00–16:00 - Location:Onsite (Toyo Bunko 2F Lecture Room)
- Fee:Free
- Seminars and Symposiums
Enrollment has ended
The Twelfth International Symposium of Inter-Asia Research Networks Commemorating the Digitization Project of the Tibetan Manuscript Kanjur
“Rediscovering the Buddhist Canon from Multiple Perspectives”
- Date of the event:
2025/11/29–30 - Location:Onsite (Toyo Bunko 2F Lecture Room)/Online
- Fee:Free
Publications
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- Research Resources
Vellum Contract Document Database (VCDD)
2026.01.30
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- Research Resources
Rubbings and Large-Sized Materials
2026.01.30
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- Publications
Toyo Gakuho, vol. 107, no. 3
Toyo Bunko
2026.01.19
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- Publications
Toyo Gakuho, vol. 107, no. 2
Toyo Bunko
2026.01.19
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2026.02.25
- Academia
New Course: ドラマで知るコリアの歴史と人物 (1) (Instructor: Oh Songho, In-Person/Online, 6 sessions)
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2026.02.25
- Academia
New Course: イランの芸術 ペルシア書道に親しむ「色々な書体をちょっぴり書いてみよう」(Instructor: Tsunoda Hisako, In-Person, 6 sessions)
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2026.02.19
- Research
Open for registration: Toyo Bunko 100th Anniversary Lecture Series #11
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2026.02.10
- Research
NIHU Bibliographical Database of Islamic and Middle East Studies in Japan Updated
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2025.06.17
- Museum
- Press Release
Announcement of Leadership Change at Toyo Bunko Museum
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2024.09.17
- Museum
Notice of Long-Term Closure of Toyo Bunko Museum
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2024.09.17
- Museum
Current Special Exhibition “The Great Adventure of Knowledge – Invaluable Masterpieces from Toyo Bunko -“
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2024.07.03
- Museum
Current Special Exhibition “Asian Figures Who Shaped History”
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2025.12.25
- Library
[IMPORTANT] Notice of change in using the Toyo Bunko Library from January 21st (Wednesday), 2026
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2025.12.17
- Library
Notice about connection issues to the Toyo Bunko OPAC
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2025.11.28
- Library
[IMPORTANT] Notice about using the Toyo Bunko Library
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2025.09.12
- Library
[IMPORTANT] Notice about library reservation for October 31st and November 5th, 2025
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2026.02.19
- Research
Open for registration: Toyo Bunko 100th Anniversary Lecture Series #11
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2026.02.10
- Research
NIHU Bibliographical Database of Islamic and Middle East Studies in Japan Updated
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2026.01.29
- Research
Release of New Database: Vellum Contract Document Database (VCDD)
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2026.01.14
- Research
Release of Publications at Toyo Bunko Repository: Toyo Gakuho 107 (3)
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2026.02.25
- Academia
New Course: ドラマで知るコリアの歴史と人物 (1) (Instructor: Oh Songho, In-Person/Online, 6 sessions)
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2026.02.25
- Academia
New Course: イランの芸術 ペルシア書道に親しむ「色々な書体をちょっぴり書いてみよう」(Instructor: Tsunoda Hisako, In-Person, 6 sessions)
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2024.05.09
- Academia
現在4つの講座の受講申込を受付中です。（考古学／水墨画／現代中国／明治維新）
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2024.04.25
- Academia
「毛沢東論10講 毛沢東と現代中国：真理は天から降ってくる毛沢東的世界の探求」（中兼和津次講師、対面講座・全10回）開講
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2025.06.17
- Museum
- Press Release
Announcement of Leadership Change at Toyo Bunko Museum
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2025.06.17
- Press Release
Announcement of resignation of Executive Librarian
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2025.06.17
- Press Release
Announcement of Leadership Change at Chairman of the Board of Toyo Bunko
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2024.12.04
- Research
- Press Release
Renewal of Cooperation Agreement with EFEO
Here we introduce the history of Toyo Bunko,
its organizational structure, and supporting companies.
Museum/Library Calendar
- Museum
- Library
Museum
10:00–17:00 (Admission until 16:30)
Closed every Tuesday
Library
9:30–16:30 (Admission until 15:30)
Please be sure to confirm the days the library is open before making reservations for materials.