Read Japan Day
Discover Japan Through Books
A monthly open day featuring books on Japanese history, literature, arts, society, culture, politics, economics, business, and international relations.
Presented by Penang Institute under the Read Japan Project together with The Tokyo Foundation with financial support from The Nippon Foundation, in collaboration with the Consulate-General of Japan in Penang.
About Read Japan Day
Penang Institute is honoured to be a recipient of the Read Japan Project 2025, an international book donation initiative administered by The Tokyo Foundation with financial support from The Nippon Foundation, in collaboration with the Consulate-General of Japan in Penang.
Through this initiative, Penang Institute has received a collection of English-language titles spanning history, literature, arts, society, culture, politics, international relations, economics, and business.
In conjunction with this acquisition, Penang Institute is launching Read Japan Day, a monthly open day that offers the public free access to the collection. Each session will spotlight different themes and provide an opportunity to explore Japan through books and reading.
The inaugural edition will feature manga, literature, and the arts. Members of the public are warmly invited to browse the collection, discover new perspectives on Japan, and enjoy a day of reading in a welcoming environment.
First Edition
Date: 19 June 2026
Time: 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Theme: Manga, Literature & Arts
Venue: Ground Floor, South Wing, Penang Institute
Admission: Free (No registration required)
Read Japan Day Programme Schedule
Manga, Literature & Arts
History
Society & Culture (Part I – Ancient Japan)
Society & Culture (Part II – Modern Japan)
Politics, International Relations, Economics & Business
Members of the public are warmly invited to join the Read Japan Day series. Admission is free, and no prior registration is required.
· A gentle reminder that the venue for Read Japan Days is located on the Ground Floor, South Wing of Penang Institute.
· When you arrive at the Penang Institute compound, please turn left and park your vehicle in the designated parking lots.
· To help maintain a pleasant reading environment, food and drinks are not permitted in the venue. Please also note that all books are for on-site browsing only.
Acknowledgement
Read Japan Day is organised by Penang Institute as part of the Read Japan Project 2025. The project is administered by The Tokyo Foundation with financial support from The Nippon Foundation, in collaboration with the Consulate-General of Japan in Penang.