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Japan Information and Culture Center


LibraryLibrary resources

The JICC Library is located on the second floor of the Embassy of Japan building. It houses approximately 7,000 English and Japanese books and 500 video materials, all about Japan, its land, people, government, culture and society. A small collection of current magazines and newspapers, also in English and Japanese, is also available for reference.



Our Publications

The JICC publishes the Japan Bulletin, a quarterly newsmagazine with a circulation of 4,000 copies per issue. It is distributed free of charge to different Philippine government offices and agencies, the diplomatic community, media organizations, business corporations, educational and cultural institutions and the general public. The Bulletin provides information on recent activities of the JICC and the Embassy of Japan, Japan-related news from the Philippines and Japan, as well as newsworthy articles from other sources.

 


Other Publications

Other printed materials from Japan are distributed regularly through the JICC. These include Pacific Friend, Nipponia, Look Japan and Japan Echo. These publications also give up-to-date information on Japanese society and culture.



Video Materials

A video selection VHS or DVD format are available for borrowing for educational purposes. These video materials feature various topics on Japan including culture, politics, economics, business, sports and others. Items can be borrowed upon reservation through a phone call to our library staff.
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Cultural Items

A selection of various cultural items are available for borrowing. These items include summer kimonos, sandals, and lanterns among others. Items can be borrowed upon reservation through a phone call to our library staff.