[2025 Akita Attraction] Travel Guide for AIU Nakajima Library (Updated May)

📌 🇯🇵 Japan / Akita . Open for Students 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. I've always wanted to visit the Akita International University (AIU) library in Akita 📚✨ Designed by architect Mitsuru Senda The design is reminiscent of an ancient Roman arena with the theme of "Coliseum of Books," and the "umbrella-shaped roof" that makes use of Akita's traditional techniques was so stylish and cool 😭✨ It's also called the "library that never sleeps" because students can use it 24 hours a day, 365 days a year 😳⏳ If I could study in such a wonderful place, I think I'd become smarter too 🥳(?) . #Japan #Akita #Akita International University #akita #tripDomestic travel

Who among my family members understands? There is such a beautiful library hidden in the northeast of Japan - Akita International University Nakajima Memorial Library✨ This library perfectly combines the natural scenery and traditional heritage of Akita. It uses a lot of Akita cedar and uses traditional crafts to create a unique umbrella-shaped roof. Once you step in, the quiet atmosphere is directly full. Whether it is borrowing and studying or just visiting, it can make people instantly immersed~ The space in the library is very large, with more than 70,000 books, 200 newspapers and magazines, and 3,000 audio-visual materials. Foreign books account for about 60%. Even if you don’t know Japanese, you can still "treasure hunt" happily📖 As for whether there are Chinese books, it’s up to you to explore them yourself~ In order to create an excellent reading environment for teachers and students, there are only 300 seats in such a large space, and they are all behind the stepped bookcases. The height difference is cleverly used to block the line of sight. When you look up, you won’t look at others, nor can you see the figures of others around you. It is a completely immersive "personal exclusive learning space". I love it! #JapanTravel #AkitaBeautifulScenery #LibraryCheck-in

📍 Akita International University Nakajima Memorial Library

193-2 Okutsubakidai, Tsubakigawa, Yuwa, Akita City, Akita Prefecture JR Wada Station → 10 minutes by car or taxi, 5 minutes by car from Akita Airport General users: Weekdays 10:00-18:00 0 yen----------> A library designed by Mitsuru Senda that connects books, people, and greenery. It is called the Book Coliseum because of its semicircular shape✨A space where you will want to stay for a long time, where looking for books is fun. Cedar from Akita Prefecture is used abundantly🌲Students can use it 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, so it is a library that never sleeps. There were many ideas to help you concentrate on your studies✨It's exciting to see so many English books in such beautiful architecture❗️It was closed to the public due to COVID-19, but it's now open✨It's close to the airport, so check it out in your spare time✈️ --------------> 💡Recommended place to spend timeIf you have time, try reading in this space📕You can also experience a study space where you don't have to worry about disturbing others. ⚠️Be careful, don't wander around too much so as not to disturb others.Mute the sound when taking photos! #0yentrip #Akita