Educational and Research Facilities

AMC (Academic Media Center)

Completed in the spring of 2008, AMC is a center for high-level, systematic research and education, taking advantage of the large number of valuable documents and materials held by Kokugakuin University, and disseminating widely the results and information derived, both at home and abroad. The AMC has various facilities: the Organization for the Advancement of Research and Development, which performs a key function in Shinto and Japanese culture studies and releases the results of studies by Kokugakuin University; a library boasting one of the largest quantities of books stocked in Japan; and the media classroom and information center which supports studies using media equipment.

Library

Since its establishment in 1882, our Library has maintained a wide-ranging collection of literary documents and materials, mainly on Shinto studies and Japanese history and literature. Consequently, it is well-known as one of the best libraries in Japan for humanities studies, now stocking more than 1.5 million books. With its transfer to AMC in 2008, the Library started afresh as an easier-to-use library.

Organization for the Advancement of Research and Development

The Organization for the Advancement of Research and Development was launched in 2007 to promote interdisciplinary collaborative studies of the characteristics of Shinto and Japanese culture. It also aims to disseminate the research results widely throughout Japan and the world. It consists of the following institutes:

Institute for Japanese Culture and Classics

The Institute was established in 1955 to compare Japanese culture with the various cultures of the world and explain their nature and various related aspects. It has been highly acclaimed both at home and abroad, due to its advanced collaborative research function and formation of academic networks with institutes for Japanese studies not only in Japan but also overseas.

Kokugakuin University Museum

Museum of Archaeology
Since its establishment in 1928, it has always been associated with the development of archaeology by Kokugakuin University. The Museum boasts a collection of approximately 900,000 items.

Shinto Museum
This was established in 1963 as one of the University’s 80th anniversary commemorative events. The Museum has collected and displays over 2000 Shinto items including Kami images, picture scrolls, items related to festivals and folding screens.

Kokugakuin Academic Resource Center
This was founded in 2007 to research the history of Kokugakuin University and the academic assets held by the University in order to share its research achievements extensively with society.

Center for Promotion of Excellence in Research and Education
This was established in 2006 to promote studies based on the Shinto spirit, the philosophy upon which this university was founded. In addition to such research, it is also engaged in the formulation of research and education plans and research management for the Organization for the Advancement of Research and Development.