Major Collections
The University of Tokyo Library houses many collections. Some collections are searchable through OPAC, though most are available only through card catalogue. Below are some examples of the major collections.
- Akiba Collection:
Collector: Akiba, Yoshimi (1896–1952). Content: Shibai Banzuke (list of the title and the casts of the Kabuki presented on the stage) during the Empo-Meiji eras. 16,831 volumes.
- Katei Collection:
Collector: Watanabe, Katei(1864–1926) Content: Japanese fictions in the Edo period. 1,851 volumes.
- Nanki Collection:
Collector: Tokugawa, Yorimichi (1872–1925) Content: Collection of Tokugawa, the feudal lord of Kii Province (including Yoshunro-bon, Sakata-bon, Gakkai-bon. 96,000 volumes.
- Ogai Collection:
Collector: Mori, Ogai (1862–1922). Content: Biographical or historical books, Bukan(directory of Daimyo and Hatamoto), old maps in the Edo period, European literature. 18,700 volumes.
- Seishu Collection:
Collector: Watanabe, Makoto (1840–1911). Content: Chinese classics and Japanese literature. 25,000 volumes.
- Material of the Society of National Policy:
Collector: Minobe, Yoji (1900–1953). Content: Literature on politics and economic policy during the World War II. 6,624 volumes.
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