The Bunch Library has been selected as a recipient of the Nippon Foundation's "100 Books for Understanding Contemporary Japan." Dr. Ernest Heard, Library Director, prepared the application and Dr. Ronnie Littlejohn, Chair and Professor of the Philosophy Department, wrote a supporting letter. The Library was notified of its success in late August.
The Nippon Foundation is a philanthropic organization, active in Japan and abroad. The goal of the foundation's 100 Books program is to "expand contemporary international knowledge and understanding about Japan reaching a wider audience than ever before, supplementing in a more substantial and long-term way the things that people have seen about Japan in movies and television...It puts good quality books about Japan on library shelves that are within reach of ordinary people. The result, it is hoped, will be a clearer and more comprehensive understanding of contemporary Japan that transcends stereotypes and out-dated ideas."
Stop by and show your appreciation by checking out one of these beautiful and fascinating new books, currently on display on the first floor of the library!
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