Toyo Bunko

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

Our Missions

Museum

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

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

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）

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
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
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- 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
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- 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
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- Museum Lecture
Enrollment has ended

異域を記述する―書物の東西交渉

Takata Tokio（京都大学名誉教授、東洋文庫図書部長）
- Date of the event: 2024/10/19
  14：00～15：30（受付開始時間13：30）
- Location:対面
- Fee:Free (Admission fee will be charged separately.)
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