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ToyoBunko

Toyo Bunko is a research library and museum dedicated to the history and culture of all of Asia.

About Toyo Bunko

Due to the approaching typhoon, the Museum & Reading Room will be closed on June 3. “Scary” Books opens June 4. Thank you for your understanding. Due to the approaching typhoon, the Museum & Reading Room will be closed on June 3. “Scary” Books opens June 4. Thank you for your understanding.

Our Missions

Museum

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東洋文庫ミュージアム

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.

Library

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図書館

Toyo Bunko's collection is open to the public for the purpose of researching the history and culture of Asian regions.

Research

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研究活動

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.

Academia
（for lifelong learners）

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アカデミア（生涯学習講座）

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.

    • Seminars and Symposiums

    Poster of Prof. Fan Xuesong's lecture

    早期敦煌⽯窟故事畫新探
    A New Approach to Narrative Paintings in Early Dunhuang Caves

    Prof. Fan Xuesong (Dunhuang Academy)

    • Date of the event: 2026/08/12
      14:00–16:00
    • Location:Onsite (Toyo Bunko 2F Lecture Room)
    • Fee:Free

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    • Seminars and Symposiums

    Poster of Prof. Narita's lecture

    中国中古の書学実践
    Calligraphic Practices of Medieval China

    Prof. Narita Kentaro (Kyoto University)

    • Date of the event: 2026/08/07
      14:00–16:00
    • Location:Onsite (Toyo Bunko 2F Lecture Room)
    • Fee:Free

    Details

    • Seminars and Symposiums

    Poster of Prof. Hiyama's Lecture

    「トカラ仏教」美術のクロノロジー：クチャとカラシャールの石窟寺院を中心に
    Reassessing the Chronology of “Tocharian” Buddhist Art: Evidence from the Cave Sites of Kucha and Karashahr

    Prof. Hiyama Satomi (Toyo University)

    • Date of the event: 2026/07/31
      14:00–16:00
    • Location:Onsite (Toyo Bunko 2F Lecture Room)
    • Fee:Free

    Details

    • Seminars and Symposiums

    Poster of Prof. Erika Forte's lecture

    Who Were These Donors? An Excursus into Donor Portraits in the Buddhist Art of Khotan

    Prof. Erika Forte (Institute for Research in Humanities, Kyoto University)

    • Date of the event: 2026/07/24
      14:00–16:00
    • Location:Onsite (Toyo Bunko 2F Lecture Room)/Online
    • Fee:Free

    Details

  • Seminars and Symposiums

Poster of Prof. Fan Xuesong's lecture

早期敦煌⽯窟故事畫新探
A New Approach to Narrative Paintings in Early Dunhuang Caves

Prof. Fan Xuesong (Dunhuang Academy)

  • Date of the event: 2026/08/12
    14:00–16:00
  • Location:Onsite (Toyo Bunko 2F Lecture Room)
  • Fee:Free

Details

  • Seminars and Symposiums

Poster of Prof. Narita's lecture

中国中古の書学実践
Calligraphic Practices of Medieval China

Prof. Narita Kentaro (Kyoto University)

  • Date of the event: 2026/08/07
    14:00–16:00
  • Location:Onsite (Toyo Bunko 2F Lecture Room)
  • Fee:Free

Details

  • Seminars and Symposiums

Poster of Prof. Hiyama's Lecture

「トカラ仏教」美術のクロノロジー：クチャとカラシャールの石窟寺院を中心に
Reassessing the Chronology of “Tocharian” Buddhist Art: Evidence from the Cave Sites of Kucha and Karashahr

Prof. Hiyama Satomi (Toyo University)

  • Date of the event: 2026/07/31
    14:00–16:00
  • Location:Onsite (Toyo Bunko 2F Lecture Room)
  • Fee:Free

Details

  • Seminars and Symposiums

Poster of Prof. Erika Forte's lecture

Who Were These Donors? An Excursus into Donor Portraits in the Buddhist Art of Khotan

Prof. Erika Forte (Institute for Research in Humanities, Kyoto University)

  • Date of the event: 2026/07/24
    14:00–16:00
  • Location:Onsite (Toyo Bunko 2F Lecture Room)/Online
  • Fee:Free

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Publications

    • Publications

    Cover image of the Memoirs of the Research Department of the Toyo Bunko

    Memoirs of the Research Department of the Toyo Bunko, No. 83

    Toyo Bunko

    2026.06.15

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    • Publications

    Cover image of Toyo Gakuho, vol. 107, no. 4

    Toyo Gakuho, vol. 107, no. 4

    Toyo Bunko

    2026.04.03

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    • Research Resources

    Screenshot: The

    Iwasaki Collection

    2026.04.17

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    • Research Resources

    Screenshot: The

    National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties

    2026.04.17

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  • Publications

Cover image of the Memoirs of the Research Department of the Toyo Bunko

Memoirs of the Research Department of the Toyo Bunko, No. 83

Toyo Bunko

2026.06.15

詳細はこちら

  • Publications

Cover image of Toyo Gakuho, vol. 107, no. 4

Toyo Gakuho, vol. 107, no. 4

Toyo Bunko

2026.04.03

詳細はこちら

  • Research Resources

Screenshot: The

Iwasaki Collection

2026.04.17

詳細はこちら

  • Research Resources

Screenshot: The

National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties

2026.04.17

詳細はこちら

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Information

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お知らせ

About Toyo Bunko

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東洋文庫について

Here we introduce the history of Toyo Bunko, its organizational structure, and supporting companies.

Here we introduce the history of Toyo Bunko,
its organizational structure, and supporting companies.

Next Generation Program

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Jobs

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Museum/Library Calendar

  • Museum
  • Library

Advance Tickets

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.