Exhibits
Location: Asia Collection
Three Japanese sappers became gunshin (war gods) when they were killed while attacking a Chinese military stronghold during the 1932 Shanghai Incident. Come learn more... View "Japanese Suicide Bombers, 1932" Exhibit
Location: Asia Collection
The art of riddles has long been an interesting part of Chinese culture. It ranges from simple word puzzles to sophisticated poetic expressions. Among various... View "The Art of Chinese Riddles: Character Riddles and Lantern Riddles" Exhibit
Location: Asia Collection
Korean architecture encompasses the built structures of Korea and their surrounding contexts. Like other art forms of Korea, architecture is characterized by naturalistic tendencies, simplicity,... View "The Inner Harmony of Arts, Science, and Nature: Korean Architecture" Exhibit
Location: Asia Collection
Have you ever met an inspiring librarian who spent three year-long trips to the Philippines, Japan, and Europe conducting research? That was Shiro Saito, one of... View "Shiro Saito Memorial Exhibit: A Celebration of Life" Exhibit
Location: Asia Collection
Please come and learn about the newly acquired Chinese-language pamphlet of the socialist parable attributed to Wilhelm Liebknecht, evidently published in the Soviet Union for... View "The Spider and the Fly: the evils of capitalism" Exhibit
Location: Asia Collection
The Asia Collection librarians have prepared an exhibit titled "Dragon Boat Festival and Related Customs in Asia" in the Asia Department's Reading Room area. A big... View "Dragon Boat Festival and Related Customs in Asia" Exhibit
Location: Asia Collection
Written in the tenth century by a court lady known as Murasaki Shikibu, The Tale of Genji, is a lengthy romantic novel that has attracted... View "Many Facets of the Tale of Genji" Exhibit
Location: Asia Collection
No matter where you are or where you are from, New Years is the time to light up new hope and mark a new beginning.... View "New Year Celebrations in Asia" Exhibit
Location: Asia Collection
Masks of Asia showcases various materials in the collection that elaborate how masks function in Asian countries. Made from wood, clay, papier-mache, and other... View "Masks of Asia" Exhibit
Location: Asia Collection
The Asia Collection Librarians have set up a new display in the Reading Room titled, “Recognizing and Celebrating National Coming Out Day, October 11 –... View "Recognizing and Celebrating National Coming Out Day, October 11 - LGBTQI" Exhibit