Tokyo libraries with English books

[Aaron Gerow]

On Mar 30, 2008, at 10:06 PM, Mark Nornes wrote:
> Waseda has a pretty good collection, much of which is in a building  
> next to the Tsubouchi Memorial Library or in the main library. I  
> just worry that it's not accessible to the public.  You might want  
> to call and make sure, or figure out how to get inside.

The main library does require permission to enter, but the Western  
books section of the Tsubouchi Museum (Engeki Hakubutsukan) is, like  
the Japanese reading room, open to the public:

http://www.waseda.jp/enpaku/visitor/yosho.html
http://www.waseda.jp/enpaku/access/index.html

The yosho section is in building No. 6. It is not an extensive  
collection, but I have used it many times to look up things, so there  
is a good chance you can find what you need.


Aaron Gerow
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