Western Books on Japan

Rare Books and Maps on Japan in European Languages

Description

Database of rare books and maps related to Japan in European languages (1550-1860s) in the Nichibunken Library. In addition to graphic images of all pages of these rare books, the database contains bibliographic information, tables of contents of the books, and captions for the illustrations.

Data Count: 409 iems (As of February 2025)

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Materials included in the Nichibunken database may contain cruel or discriminatory language and be considered inappropriate by today's standards. These historical materials have been made available for research purposes in their original form, without any alteration or modification. Use of these materials necessitates recognition of their provision as an historical and academic resource.