Library

The IDE Library boasts a wide selection of materials and resources to assist research dealing with the economics, politics and social issues of developing countries and regions in Asia, Middle East, Africa, Latin America, Oceania, and East Europe.

【Open Hours】10:00~18:00

【TEL】 043-299-9716

【Closed】 2nd, 4th and 5th Saturdays / Sundays / Public holidays /
the last weekday of every month / the year end and New Year holiday season

10-minute walk from Kaihin Makuhari Station (JR Keiyo Line)

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Events & Announcements

  • March 5, 2025
    The online library catalog (OPAC) will be unavailable from AM.9:00 to PM.5:30, 30th April 2025(JST) and due to the maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience.
  • February 14, 2025
    Photocopying service through post (only for people residing in Japan) will be temporarily suspended from Sunday, March 16th to Monday, March 31st. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding.
  • January 7, 2025
    Heating system is not working properly in our library. We apologize for the inconvenience, though please bring warm clothing as needed.
    Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
  • October 24, 2024
    Cleaning work in the library starts on October 25th. Visitors can use the library services by making a reservation in advance as before. However, during the cleaning work, we may ask you to adjust your reservation date depending on the materials and the dates you request to the library. We apologize for any inconvenience and the noise caused by the cleaning. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
  • March 25, 2024
    【Change of User Services in Library (details in text)】Due to mold infestation, an advance reservation to visit is required and no access to the second floor and above is allowed from Monday, 8th April. 
  • February 6, 2024
    Dear Users
    We have updated the English pages of our library website.