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[Japanese Studies]

In the UK

The following libraries hold Japanese language resources. Their records will be found in the NACSIS-Webcat

Other libraries:

The Embassy of Japan in the UK
The Library holds updated newspapers and magazines. Also, more than 300 educational videotapes on Japan are available on site.

Japan Society (London)
The Library holds rare & historical materials for studying the UK/Japan relationship

In North America

East Asian Library Websites in North America
Major libraries for East Asian Studies. Compiled by the Council on East Asian Libraries (CEAL)

In Japan

National Diet Library [Kokuritsu Kokkai Toshokan]
Provides various digital databases as well as the library catalogue.

International Research Center for Japanese Studies [Kokusai Nihon Bunka Kenky Senta]
Provides various digital databases as well as the library catalogue.

National Archives of Japan [Kokuritsu Kobunshokan]
Provides non-current government records through the homepage.

Links to academic/research libraries in Japan

[Korean Studies]

In the UK

The British Library - Korea Section

Cambridge University Library

The University of Sheffield

In North America

East Asian Library Websites in North America
Lists major libraries for East Asian Studies. Compiled by the Council on East Asian Libraries (CEAL).

In Korea

The National Library of Korea
Provides various digital databases as well as the library catalogue.

National Assembly Library
Specializing in books and materials relating to legislative activities. Provides various digital databases as well as the library catalogue.

National Digital Library

Supreme Court Library of Korea

Links to academic/research libraries in Korea

Other academic libraries/research centres are found via  KOREA.net.

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