The Read Japan program, which falls under the Nippon Foundation, donates books about contemporary Japan to libraries overseas. These 100 books, which were selected by a committee of Japanese and foreign scholars, journalists, etc., cover five categories: Politics & International Relations, Economy & Business, Society & Culture, Literature & Arts, and History.

Eligibility:

• University libraries and public libraries used by scholars and students
  
• Libraries serving a general public
  
• Libraries attached to research organizations and think tanks

Note: priority will be given to institutions that have not previously received books through this program.

For more information about this programme, the list of available books and the application guidelines, please visit the Nippon Foundation website.

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