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Japanese Language and Culture

Explore library resources related to Japanese Language and Culture.

Introduction

Welcome to the research guide for Japanese language and culture resources at UA Libraries! This guide provides a comprehensive overview of the library and web resources that can be used to find books, journals, films, websites, and other cultural heritage materials related to Japan in both English and Japanese. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask for assistance at the Gorgas Library Help Desk (located on the first floor) or to contact me directly by email or phone. 

How to Find Resources at UA Libraries

This video gives a general overview of some of the libraries most useful resources, such as Scout, databases, e-resources to find or browse, specific academic journals, the libraries catalog, and UA's special collections. 

The "Go-To" Resources

The University of Alabama has millions of print and  electronic resources available, both in and about Japanese language, literature, and culture. This section has links for the "go-to" resources you can use when starting your research. If you want to go more in-depth, check out some of the other tabs (such as "Finding Journal Articles"). If you still haven't found what you're looking for, please feel free to contact me to schedule a research consultation.