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2010 Associate Professor Masako Gavin, Japanese Studies, Bond University The Life and thoughts of Ienaga Toyokichi: Bridging over the Pacific "Excellent indexes and databases, as well as a superb collection of books and journals on Japanese history and International Relations enabled me to go into ‘lock down’ mode and concentrate on my mission – ‘impossible’ at home."

Literary connections between Australia and Japan "In the library I found a comprehensive supply of books in English specificaly relating to my project, including translations into English of Japanese fiction, and I aslo found interconnected material giving me good background knowledge..." "I was quite impressed by some of the latest collections of sociological materials, for example, seven volumes of short stories published in occupied Japan (1945-1952) by Fujiwara Shoten. I came across them wh...

Bookworms, delight! These 11 libraries are enough reason alone to visit Germany someday. 1. Marienburg Castle Queen’s Library, Hanover The library in Marienburg Castle, along with the castle itself, was a gift from King George V of Hanover to his lovely Queen, Marie.  The lovely arching ceilings and fantastic view make us wish we were curled up with a book there right now. © picture alliance / dpa | Caroline Seidel 2. Jacob and Wilhelm-Grimm Center, Berlin The Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm Cent...

Jan 21, 2021 Dignitaries and residents inspecting the community library at Ijurin Ekiti, Ijero Local Government Area of Ekiti State, during the opening ceremony, recently. Share The end of last year was truly joyous for Ijurin Ekiti community in Ijero Local Government Area of Ekiti State, as it witnessed the opening of its own community library. The library which was commissioned on December 30, 2020, is now fully open to the public. The project is a joint effort of community members and donors...