Libraries

Japan's libraries are cornerstones of their communities. Besides loaning out books, they promote local culture, support young people and offer a place to relax. This time, our theme is libraries. Our main guest, Professor Tamura Shigeru of the University of Nagano, talks about how they have evolved in recent years, in response to demographic and legal changes. And in Plus One, we take a look at some unusual regional libraries.

Directing

Shogo Kawahara · Director

Writing

Adam Fulford · Script Consultant

Satomi Furukawa · Script Consultant

Production

Kensuke Miyauchi · Executive Producer

Sachiko Miyamoto · Executive Producer

Camera

Masanao Onozuka · Camera Operator

Editing

Daigoro Okabe · Editor

Sound

Masaki Hirabayashi · Sound Engineer

Masanobu Kuroda · Music Supervisor

Lighting

Nanako Ono · Lighting Technician

Guest Stars (1)

Nobuhiko Koike as Self - Director, Chofu City Library