LibGuides: Modern Languages & Literatures: Japanese

Library Highlights

The materials listed below are only some of the many available resources to Cal State East Bay students, staff & faculty via the University Libraries. Depending on the format (i.e. video, book, article), some materials might be available to access for free online via the library's streaming subscriptions, or you can borrow/check-out the item for free. Find more course materials in the Library's catalog.

Language Resources

Below are some tools and resources to help you learn the Japanese language.

Exploring Arts & Culture

Below are links to some local, regional, national, and international resources to learn more about Japanese & Japanese-American Arts & Culture.

ColBase: Integrated Collections Database of the National Museums, Japan (国立文化財機構所蔵品統合検索システム)
Enables a cross-sectional search of the collections of the four national museums in Japan and the collections of the Nara National Research Institute for Cultural Properties.
e-Museum (e国宝)
Images of national treasures and important cultural properties owned by Tokyo National Museum, Kyoto National Museum, Nara National Museum, Kyushu National Museum.
JACSC Digital Resources
Free online resources created by, and for, those working to preserve, protect, and interpret the historic sites, artifacts, and experiences of Japanese American Confinement Sites.
The Japanese American Evacuation and Resettlement Digital Archive
Digitized from the Bancroft Library's collections
Japanese American National Museum
The mission of the Japanese American National Museum is to promote understanding and appreciation of America’s ethnic and cultural diversity by sharing the Japanese American experience.
Japanese Art @ The Asian Art Museum
The Asian Art Museum of San Francisco connects art to life. Our mission is to inspire new ways of thinking by connecting diverse communities to historical and contemporary Asian art and culture through our world-class collection, exhibitions and programs.
Japanese Cinema in Kanopy Streaming Service
Items subscribed to under "Japanese Cinema" in Kanopy streaming service. Must log in with your csueastbay login information.
JapantownSF
Description from website. "San Franciscoʼs Japantown is one of three remaining Japantownʼs in the US. First settled in the early 1860ʼs, generations of Japanese immigrants and their descendants have kept alive the arts and culture of Japan. If you look hard enough, youʼll find world renowned artists, performers, cultural cuisine and items for sale just like you would in Japan. Regardless if youʼre coming to visit or to reconnect with your roots, there is something for everyone in San Franciscoʼs Japantown!"
National Japanese American Historical Society
NJAHS serves as a vital source of information for individuals and organizations seeking information about the Japanese American experience.
San Francisco Taiko Dojo
San Francisco Taiko Dojo, founded in 1968 by Grand Master Seiichi Tanaka.

News & Magazines

Nichi Bei

UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES

Modern Languages & Literatures

Community Resources

Cal State East Bay Exhibits

The 1942 Hayward Japanese-American Evacuation Exhibit (2012)

May 2018 Calligraphy display

May 2018 Calligraphy display

Spring 2017 Calligraphy Projects Poster

Immigration and Bay Area Asians Exhibit

75th Anniversary of Executive Order 9066 (2017)

APIMESA Awareness Month 2021 Virtual Resource Display

Library Highlights

Language Resources

Exploring Arts & Culture

News & Magazines