This symbol represents flowing water. Water implies a source of life with the ensuing benefits. By using this symbol, the image of water is likened to the roots of culture in general. Furthermore, flowing water evokes images of fluidity and life force. These images are indicative of Nichibunken's learning style, pursuing dynamic studies of Japanese culture. The three lines of the symbol, the centerline connecting the other lines, denote the interdisciplinary and international exchange sought by Nichibunken.
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Facilities

Facilities

Research Wing

The Research Wing houses faculty offices, seminar and conference rooms, and the faculty Common Room and functions as the center for Nichibunken's research activities.

International Exchange Wing

The International Exchange Wing houses seminar rooms and Office of Overseas Research Exchange, which provides information and materials on researchers and institutions in Japan and abroad.

Information and Administrative Wing

The Information and Administrative Wing houses administrative offices that oversee the maintenance and management of the entire compound. In addition, it holds the Center's information technology resources, including facilities for information processing, storage, and networking.

Library

The library is one of the focal points of Nichibunken's facilities. The circular reading room rises nineteen meters in height. Soft, natural light filters down through a stained glass ceiling onto three stories of library stacks. The library currently houses approximately 60,000 volumes, but has facilities for 350,000 volumes.

Auditorium

The auditorium is used for conferences and symposia, as well as performances of theater, traditional performing arts, and music. This multi-purpose facility was created as a symbol for the Center's mission to promote and spread a wide range of traditional Japanese culture.

Services Wing

The Services Wing houses a restaurant and other service facilities for Center faculty and staff.

Residential Facilities

The Center's residential facilities, known as Nichibunken House, provide housing for faculty members from Japan and abroad. Present facilities contain ten units for couples, five units for families, and twenty-five single units.

 

 
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