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.
-
Toyo Bunko Workshop:
CURATING WOMEN, LIFE, FREEDOMMain Speaker
Professor Pedram Khosronejad (Western Sydney University, Australia)
Moderator
Hitoshi Suzuki (Toyo Bunko)
Commentator
Naho Nakamura (Osaka University)- Date of the event:
2025/03/10
2:00-5:00 pm - Location:Toyo Bunko 2nd Floor conference room and Online
- Fee:Free
- Date of the event:
2025/03/10
-
- Seminars and Symposiums
Enrollment has endedLectures on Chinese Calligraphy
- Date of the event:
2024/12/03
10:00–15:00 - Location:Onsite (Toyo Bunko 2F Lecture Room)/Online
- Fee:Free
-
- Seminars and Symposiums
Enrollment has endedInternational Symposium Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Toyo Bunko
“Accumulation of Asian Knowledge and East-West Exchange”- Date of the event:
2024/11/16–17 - Location:Onsite (Toyo Bunko 2F Lecture Room)/Online
- Fee:Free
-
- Seminars and Symposiums
Enrollment has endedPrussian Blue in East Asian Paintings
- Date of the event:
2024/11/14
15:00–16:30 - Location:Onsite (Toyo Bunko 2F Lecture Room)/Online
- Fee:Free
Toyo Bunko Workshop:
CURATING WOMEN, LIFE, FREEDOM
Main Speaker
Professor Pedram Khosronejad (Western Sydney University, Australia)
Moderator
Hitoshi Suzuki (Toyo Bunko)
Commentator
Naho Nakamura (Osaka University)
- Date of the event:
2025/03/10
2:00-5:00 pm - Location:Toyo Bunko 2nd Floor conference room and Online
- Fee:Free
- Seminars and Symposiums
Enrollment has ended
Lectures on Chinese Calligraphy
- Date of the event:
2024/12/03
10:00–15:00 - Location:Onsite (Toyo Bunko 2F Lecture Room)/Online
- Fee:Free
- Seminars and Symposiums
Enrollment has ended
International Symposium Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Toyo Bunko
“Accumulation of Asian Knowledge and East-West Exchange”
- Date of the event:
2024/11/16–17 - Location:Onsite (Toyo Bunko 2F Lecture Room)/Online
- Fee:Free
- Seminars and Symposiums
Enrollment has ended
Prussian Blue in East Asian Paintings
- Date of the event:
2024/11/14
15:00–16:30 - Location:Onsite (Toyo Bunko 2F Lecture Room)/Online
- Fee:Free
-
2025.03.06
- Research
NIHU Bibliographical Database of Islamic and Middle East Studies in Japan Updated
-
2025.03.03
- Library
[IMPORTANT] Notice of change in using the Toyo Bunko Library (repost)
-
2025.02.15
- Library
[IMPORTANT] Notice of change in using the Toyo Bunko Library
-
2025.02.10
- Research
NIHU Bibliographical Database of Islamic and Middle East Studies in Japan Updated
-
2025.03.03
- Library
[IMPORTANT] Notice of change in using the Toyo Bunko Library (repost)
-
2025.02.15
- Library
[IMPORTANT] Notice of change in using the Toyo Bunko Library
-
2024.12.12
- Library
Suspension of reading and copying of some materials in the Morrison Collection
-
2024.08.15
- Library
Suspension of reading and copying of some materials in the Morrison Collection
-
2025.03.06
- Research
NIHU Bibliographical Database of Islamic and Middle East Studies in Japan Updated
-
2025.02.10
- Research
NIHU Bibliographical Database of Islamic and Middle East Studies in Japan Updated
-
2025.01.10
- Research
NIHU Bibliographical Database of Islamic and Middle East Studies in Japan Updated
-
2024.12.10
- Research
NIHU Bibliographical Database of Islamic and Middle East Studies in Japan Updated
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
Please be sure to confirm the days the library is open before making reservations for materials.