Information and Culture Centre Guide

At the Information and Culture Centre, you can find a broad collection of books, magazines, newspapers, CDs and DVDs on Japan, most of which can be borrowed free of charge.
In addition, Japanese cultural items can be borrowed free of charge (*)for non-profit events, presentations or educational purposes (**).

Japanese cultural items:
　A. Diorama
　B. Kimono
　C. Yukata & Happi
　D. Accessories for Kimono & Yukata
　E. Containers/Accessories for Ikebana
　F. Tea Ceremony Equipments
　G. Dolls
　H. Traditional Japanese Toys
　I. Food Samples
　J. Lanterns, Parasols & Hagoita

The maximum lending periods are:
   - Books, magazines and audiovisual materials : 2 weeks
   - Japanese cultural items : 1 week

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(*) In case borrowed items are damaged or lost, you may be requested to pay for their replacements.
(**) Items may not be borrowed for the following purposes:
       -An event or a project that is offensive to public order or public morality;
       -An event or a project aimed at making a profit or that that does not serve public interest;
       -An event or a project carried out by political or religious organisations or any equivalent;
       -A political or religious event or project;
       -An event or a project that may lead to an increase in profit for a specific organisation, group, person,etc.