🏛 Nakajima Memorial Library | Akita International University

🏛 Nakajima Memorial Library | Akita International University

📍 Okutsubakidai, Yuwa-Tsubakigawa, Akita City, Akita Prefecture
Approximately a 10-minute drive from Akita Airport and a 30-minute drive from JR Akita Station. Located on a campus surrounded by nature.

✨ Features
While serving as a "hub of knowledge" supporting learning at Akita International University, the library's architectural beauty, themed around a "Coliseum of Books," is also a highlight. With a large circular roof made of Akita cedar, the library space offers both an open and quiet atmosphere.

📚 Resources and Facilities
• Approximately 86,000 books (53,000 Western books, 33,000 Japanese books)
• 219 magazines, 4,600 audiovisual materials, approximately 470,000 e-books, over 10,000 e-journals, and various databases
• Open 24 hours (for students), with public opening hours (please check for details)

💡 Recommended Points
• The artistic wooden structure of Akita cedar adds a warm touch to the historic library experience
• A wealth of materials in both English and Japanese makes this library ideal for international research and study
• The combination of architecture, learning, and local culture makes it a worthwhile visit
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Post by NAOMI アート建築めぐり | Sep 8, 2025