Japanology Plus (2014)
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Nobuhiko Koike as Self - Director, Chofu City Library
Episodes 1
Libraries
January 19, 2021
• 28m
8x2
Japan's libraries are cornerstones of their communities. Besides loaning out books, they promote local culture, support young people and offer a place to relax. This time, our theme is libraries. Our main guest, Professor Tamura Shigeru of the University of Nagano, talks about how they have evolved in recent years, in response to demographic and legal changes. And in Plus One, we take a look at some unusual regional libraries.
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