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Research and Information Center

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Features of the Research and Information Center

  • This building is not usually crowded. Tables and seating are available in all rooms. Eating and drinking are allowed in the entrance hall.

[Sound information]

  • It is generally quiet, but faint sounds can be heard from the air-conditioning and other equipment. Regular announcements are made through a speaker installed in the building.

[Light information]

  • It is generally bright, with more windows compared to the gallery buildings. Some areas receive natural light. In the reading room, light from outside is adjusted using blinds. There are digital displays in some places in the building.

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Research and Information Center 1F:Seating areas

Research and Information Center 1F:Sound information

Research and Information Center 1F:Light information

1:Reference Counter 2:Special Reading Room 3:Exhibition Area 4:Reading Room 5:Image Archive Counter
  • Areas with loud noise or sounds
  • Areas with bright light
  • Areas with natural light
  • Seating
  • Eating and drinking areas
  • Areas with an audio feed
  • Videos or digital displays
  • Restroom(M)
  • Restroom(F)
  • Restroom(accessible)
  • Information
  • Coin Lockers
  • Elevator
  • Restaurant
  • Café

Regular announcements

  • At 12:00, a chime will sound to indicate that it is noon.

Entrance hall

There are tables and chairs here. There are vending machines at the front entrance, and eating and drinking are allowed.

Reading room

There are multi-person tables and chairs here, in addition to single-person carrel desks. Eating and drinking are not allowed.

Entrance hall

The automatic door and vending machines make some noise.

Reading room

Light from outside is adjusted using blinds. The search desk near the entrance is equipped with a computer and display.