I'm a foreigner (American) living in Japan. The only thing I can't do here that citizens can do, is vote. And some politicians once started a drive to authorize foreigners to vote. Fortunately, that fizzled out. But my point is, I can go to any library in Japan (and there are many) and borrow ANY book. As far as I know, no book banning occurs in this country. For the most part, it's up to the parents to decide what books a child can and can't read.
Keith, it's a little late for this thread but I read an article in yesterday's Japan News (Yomiuri English print paper) reporting the Japanese government and the "Booksellers Association" were urging libraries to pay list price for books bought from local book stores instead of negotiating discounts. Book stores are going out of business and the Association is hoping this action will support the remaining stores.
I'm a foreigner (American) living in Japan. The only thing I can't do here that citizens can do, is vote. And some politicians once started a drive to authorize foreigners to vote. Fortunately, that fizzled out. But my point is, I can go to any library in Japan (and there are many) and borrow ANY book. As far as I know, no book banning occurs in this country. For the most part, it's up to the parents to decide what books a child can and can't read.
Retired librarian here, writing to say Thank You!!!!
Thank you! 🙏🏻 📚
So true!!!
Keith, it's a little late for this thread but I read an article in yesterday's Japan News (Yomiuri English print paper) reporting the Japanese government and the "Booksellers Association" were urging libraries to pay list price for books bought from local book stores instead of negotiating discounts. Book stores are going out of business and the Association is hoping this action will support the remaining stores.