National Institute of Japanese Literature

The National Institute of Japanese Literature, or NIJL, was established in May 1972. Its primary purpose is to preserve manuscripts and books relating to the study of Japanese literature.
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  • Type: College
  • Description: library
  • Also known as: Kokubungaku Kenkyū Shiryōkan” and “NIJL

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Tachikawa Airfield and Takamatsu.

Aerodrome
is an airfield in the city of , in the western part of , . Currently under the administration of the Ministry of Defense, it has also served as a civilian airport with Japan's first scheduled air service.

Railway stop
Station is a station on the Tama Toshi Monorail Line in , Japan. is situated 490 metres southeast of National Institute of Japanese Literature.

Railway station
Station is a junction passenger railway station located in the city of , Japan, operated by the East Japan Railway Company. is situated 1½ km south of National Institute of Japanese Literature.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Kokubunji and Kunitachi.

is a city located in the western portion of the Tokyo Metropolis, . As of 1 March 2021, the city had an estimated population of 126,791, and a population density of 11,000 persons per km2. The total area of the city was 11.46 square kilometres.

is a city in western . The naming of comes from its location: sandwiched between Kokubunji and , the first kanji in each city was combined to create a new name.

Neighborhood
Photo: Rsa, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a neighborhood, which is situated 6 km southwest of National Institute of Japanese Literature.

National Institute of Japanese Literature

Latitude
35.71262° or 35° 42′ 45″ north
Longitude
139.40882° or 139° 24′ 32″ east
Open location code
8Q7XPC75+2G
Open­Street­Map ID
node 2488134892
Open­Street­Map feature
amenity=­college
Wiki­data ID
Q4346458
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