Hear from Dr Tets Kimura about his research, his time at the Library and what he’s doing next.

The Japanese collection is a rich source of information on the history, culture and current affairs of Japan.

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Examine Japan under the Shoguns (794-1867), focusing on the feudal system and its societal impacts.

Learn about how 2025 Asia Study Grant recipient Michael Raditya used the Library's collection grow his research on the Indonesian music genre dangdut.

The National Library's Indonesian collection is the largest collection of Indonesian language material in Australia and one of largest contemporary collections in the world.

Find out how to access over 60,000 passes issued to Indian people who came to Fiji as indentured labourers.

We asked Australians with Indian heritage to help us build our collection and these materials are now online. 

Learn about the items collected during the Indian Diaspora in Australia collecting project from curator Cherie Carter and material donor Dr Lariane Fonseca.

The National Library houses the largest and most actively developing research resource on Asia in Australia, with holdings of over half a million volumes.

Hear from NLA Fellow Dr Gwyn McClelland about his research and time at the Library.

Professor Robin Gerster presented a lecture on his research into the life of historian Harold S. Williams and Williams' historical research in Japan.

Learn more about the Library's exhibitions loan program, as Oryun Haengsil goes on display at Hallyu! The Korean Wave at the National Museum of Australia.