1. Ohne Tradition keine Innovation: Öffentliche Bibliotheken in Japan.
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Richter-Ngogang, Barbara
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PUBLIC libraries , *MANGA (Art) ,CHIYODA Public Library (Tokyo, Japan) ,ROPPONGI Library (Tokyo, Japan) - Abstract
In the article new trends of public libraries in Japan are explored. After a general insight to the library system, features in selected public libraries in Tokyo and the Kansai region are presented. As manga are an important part of Japanese culture, their treatment in Japan’s public libraries and cultural institutions is shown in a particular chapter. The title of the article shows the special character of cultural life. New concepts take full effect when they are based on tradition. The inauguration of the National Library for Children and Young Adults in 2008 in Ueno/Tokyo which emerged from the imperial library can be considered as an example. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2013
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