UIII Receives Book Donation from the Japanese Embassy to Enhance International Literacy
The Jusuf Kalla Library at the International Islamic University of Indonesia (UIII) received a donation of over 160 books through the Read Japan Project on Wednesday, 25th February 2026. This collection of English-language books was presented by the Japanese Embassy to support international resources at UIII. The handover was conducted by Mr. Myochin Mitsuru, Chargés d’Affaires ad interim of Japan, and Dr. Phil. Syafiq Hasyim, Director of the Library and Culture, and was witnessed by the Rector of UIII, Prof. Jamhari, and delegations from both sides.
The Read Japan Project is a global initiative that has donated books to over 1,400 institutions worldwide since 2008. Managed by the Tokyo Foundation with support from the Nippon Foundation, the project aims to strengthen cultural exchange and promote long-term understanding of Japan among experts and the general public.
The Rector of UIII, Prof. Jamhari, expressed his appreciation for the support from the Japanese Embassy in facilitating the donation. “We are very happy that the Japan Foundation has finally approved the donation of books to our library. Hopefully, this will be the beginning of a series of future collaborations. We hope that it will not be limited to these books, but will include other books in the future,” said Prof. Jamhari.
During the event, Mr. Myochin Mitsuru expressed his hope that the collection would be beneficial to the public. “I am pleased to see this newly completed library. Hopefully, many Indonesians will read these books to learn more about Japan and its people,” he said.
Dr. Syafiq Hasyim stated that the collection is very important for enriching academic resources. “These books enrich our library with quality research. Our relationship with Japan has been long-standing, especially in supporting the development of this campus.”
Dr. Syafiq added that he hopes that in the future, more types of books will be donated, including children’s books and comics. Moreover, many comics and manga are published in Japan and are popular in Indonesia.
The arrival of the Read Japan Project collection further enhances the position of the Jusuf Kalla Library as a hub for global information. The event was also attended by university leaders and officials from the Japanese Embassy, which underscores the strong commitment to educational and literacy collaboration between the two sides. (H-2)
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