Toyo Bunko Museum

Overview

The Toyo Bunko Museum, located in Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, is a museum specializing in Asian culture. Established in 1917, its founder, Iwasaki Yataro, amassed a vast collection of materials related to Asian cultures to foster deeper understanding. Today, the Toyo Bunko holds approximately 300,000 books and 200,000 other items related to the Orient, making it one of the world's leading research institutions for Oriental studies. The museum exhibits precious books and historical documents from the Toyo Bunko's collection. You can see firsthand invaluable materials, such as the Chinese classics "Shijing" and "Chuci," and Japanese classics like "The Tale of Genji" and "The Tale of the Heike." The Toyo Bunko Museum is a precious asset for Japanese cultural history and Oriental studies, and is expected to continue playing a vital role for many researchers and culture enthusiasts. For anyone interested in Asian culture, the Toyo Bunko Museum is a must-see. Be sure to visit and experience the depth of Oriental culture.