A part of our collection will not be available while undergoing mass digitization.

Unavailable materials and period

- Books published in the prewar Showa era: Approx. 60,000 items

  unavailable May 2010 - March 2011

- Books published in the postwar Showa era: Approx. 260,000 items

  unavailable May 2010 - March 2011

- Periodicals published before 2000: Approx. 4,700 titles

  unavailable April 2010 - March 2011

- Books held in Rare Books and Old Materials Room: Approx. 60,000 items

  unavailable May 2010 - March 2011

- Children's books held in the International Library of Children's Literature: Approx. 38,000 items

  unavailable April 2010 - May 2011

- Children's periodicals held in the International Library of Children's Literature: Approx. 552 titles

  unavailable May 2010 - May 2011

We apologize for any inconvenience caused by this operation.