Regular Exhibition
- Tohoku University Library provides an exhibition space at the entrance hall to display the Library's various collections under different themes.
- Hours: Normal library hours ( see the information on each exhibition for details ).
- Free admission. Exhibitions are open to the public.
- No parking is available. Please use public transportation.
2015
Featured exhibition
The second largest landlord in Japan/
Footprints of "the Saito family" in Kanan-cho, Miyagi
The second largest landlord in Japan/
Footprints of "the Saito family" in Kanan-cho, Miyagi
- Period
- December 18, 2015 - January 24, 2016
- Notes
- Special featured exhibition of Historical records of the Saito Yonosuke Family in Maeyachi, Kanan-cho, Monou-gun, Miyagi
Featured exhibition
Sendai subway east-west line opening memorial exhibition
Sendai subway east-west line opening memorial exhibition
- Period
- November 18 - December 14, 2015
- Notes
- Sendai subway east-west line opening memorial exhibition
Featured exhibition
Study Abroad Program photo contest winner exhibition
Study Abroad Program photo contest winner exhibition
- Period
- November 5 - November 13, 2015
- Notes
- Study Abroad Program photo contest results and winner exhibition
Featured exhibition
Soseki in London - Soseki Natsume studying in England -
Soseki in London - Soseki Natsume studying in England -
- Period
- July 27 - August 21, 2015
- Notes
- The year 2016 is 100th anniversary of Soseki's death. Toward this, Tohoku University Library held a pre-anniversary exhibition.
Featured exhibition
Richard Coudenhove-Kalergi: Father of EU
Richard Coudenhove-Kalergi: Father of EU
- Period
- May 29 - June 30, 2015
- Notes
- An exhibition to mark 2015 EU-Japan friendship week
Featured exhibition
TUFSA 50th anniversary and Tohoku University International Festival 30th anniversary memorial exhibition
TUFSA 50th anniversary and Tohoku University International Festival 30th anniversary memorial exhibition
- Period
- May 9 - May 27, 2015
- Notes
- Tohoku University Foreign Students Association (TUFSA) 50th anniversary and Tohoku University International Festival 30th anniversary memorial exhibition
Featured exhibition
At that time, We were able to do it. (Looking back at the library in the earthquake)
At that time, We were able to do it. (Looking back at the library in the earthquake)
- Period
- March 9 - April 10, 2015
- Notes
- An exhibition to Mark the 3rd UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction Public Forum
Featured exhibition
The Amazing Collections of Tohoku University Library
The Amazing Collections of Tohoku University Library
- Period
- March 9 - April 10, 2015
- Notes
- An exhibition to Mark the 3rd UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction Public Forum
Featured exhibition
"Visual anthropology and exhibition practice" open products exhibition
"Visual anthropology and exhibition practice" open products exhibition
- Period
- January 22 - February 5, 2015
- Notes
- Class of "visual anthropology and exhibition practice" open products exhibition
2014
Featured exhibition
TEDxTohoku exhibition
TEDxTohoku exhibition
- Period
- December 15 - December 25, 2014
- Notes
- TEDxTohoku exhibition
Featured exhibition
Resonating Intellectual Heritage: Classics from a Global Perspective
Resonating Intellectual Heritage: Classics from a Global Perspective
- Period
- October 8 - November 10, 2014
- Notes
- An exhibition to Celebrate the Renovation of the University Main Library
Featured exhibition
Special Exhibition of Rare Books
Special Exhibition of Rare Books
- Period
- April 1 - July 31, 2014
- Notes
- For the incoming students orientation ( exhibited at the classical material section on the 4th floor of Building 2 due to the renovation of the Main Library )
2013
Featured exhibition
Resources for Science-Major Women
Resources for Science-Major Women
- Period
- August 8, 2013
- Notes
- For female science majors
Featured exhibition
Original Articles by Marx
Original Articles by Marx
- Period
- July 30 - 31, 2013
- Notes
- An exhibition to mark the UNESCO World Heritage Site listing
The 52nd Exhibition
Science Angels: Women with Wings
Science Angels: Women with Wings
- Period
- July 29 - August 8, 2013
- Notes
- An exhibition to mark the centennial anniversary of female students enrolling at Tohoku University
The 51st Exhibition
Citizens' Group Exhibition Number 5: Young Astronauts Club Sendai for Children in the Space Generation
Citizens' Group Exhibition Number 5: Young Astronauts Club Sendai for Children in the Space Generation
- Period
- July 8 - 26, 2013
- Notes
- An exhibition to mark the 10th anniversary of Young Astronauts Club Sendai
The 50th Exhibition
The Age of the Samurai Astronomer: Historical Materials Elucidate Edo Astronomy
The Age of the Samurai Astronomer: Historical Materials Elucidate Edo Astronomy
- Period
- July 1 - 16, 2013
- Notes
- Lecture, "Astronomy, Wasan and Western Studies: The World of Astronomy in the Sendai Domain" by Akiko Kawawada
The 49th Exhibition
Citizens' Group Exhibition Number 4: Students Association of Manga Studies
Citizens' Group Exhibition Number 4: Students Association of Manga Studies
- Period
- June 29 - 30, 2013
- Notes
- Minazuki Exhibition
The 48th Exhibition
Citizens' Group Exhibition Number 3: Students Association, Cheering Squad: Footprints of Tohoku University and the Cheering Squad
Citizens' Group Exhibition Number 3: Students Association, Cheering Squad: Footprints of Tohoku University and the Cheering Squad
- Period
- June 1 - 28, 2013
- Notes
- An exhibition to mark the 50th anniversary of the Cheering Squad
The 47th Exhibition
Gourmet Tour of 27 EU Countries
Gourmet Tour of 27 EU Countries
- Period
- May 1 - 31, 2013
- Notes
- An exhibition to mark the 2013 EU Friendship Week
The 46th Exhibition
Two Years at the Tohoku University Library
Two Years at the Tohoku University Library
- Period
- April 1 - May 24, 2013
- Notes
The 45th Exhibition
Citizens' Group Exhibition Number 2: The Reconstruction Cheering Squad
Citizens' Group Exhibition Number 2: The Reconstruction Cheering Squad
- Period
- March 8 - 29, 2013
- Notes
The 44th Exhibition
Citizens' Group Exhibition Number 1: Students Association, Photography Club
Citizens' Group Exhibition Number 1: Students Association, Photography Club
- Period
- February 1 - 28, 2013
- Notes
The 43rd Exhibition
Tohoku University Library's Official Mascot, Haginosuke
Tohoku University Library's Official Mascot, Haginosuke
- Period
- January 7 - 31, 2013
- Notes
2012
The 42nd Exhibition
Tohoku University Archives: People in Tohoku University
Tohoku University Archives: People in Tohoku University
- Period
- December 5 - 16, 2012
- Notes
The 41st Exhibition
Tohoku University Archives: 100 Years of Tohoku University Students
Tohoku University Archives: 100 Years of Tohoku University Students
- Period
- November 19 - December 4, 2012
- Notes
The 40th Exhibition
Traveling to EU Olympic Sites
Traveling to EU Olympic Sites
- Period
- July 3 - 31, 2012
- Notes
- An exhibition to mark the 2012 EU Friendship Week
The 39th Exhibition
Tohoku University Archives: "Fresh Breeze: Study of History and Folklore by Masataka Oshima"
Tohoku University Archives: "Fresh Breeze: Study of History and Folklore by Masataka Oshima"
- Period
- June 4 - 28, 2012
- Notes
Featured exhibition
Traveling with Local Mascots around Five EU Countries
Traveling with Local Mascots around Five EU Countries
- Period
- May 12 - 17, 2012
- Notes
The 38th Exhibition
2011. 3. 11 A Year from the Day:
Revisiting the University Library in a State of Devastation
2011. 3. 11 A Year from the Day:
Revisiting the University Library in a State of Devastation
- Period
- March 6 - May 30, 2012
- Notes
- Mini Exhibition Section ( Regular Exhibition Hall, First floor )
- A panel exhibition to mark the 1st anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake
Featured exhibition
JR East / Small Trip: Special gallery of "Edo People's Culture" for the Tohoku University Campus Walking event
JR East / Small Trip: Special gallery of "Edo People's Culture" for the Tohoku University Campus Walking event
- Period
- 12:20-12:45, January 29, 2012
- Notes
- Main Library, First Floor Exhibition Room
- Hosted by students of the Hayashi Seminar, Tohoku University Faculty of Economics. JR East / Small Trip: Tohoku University Campus Walking
- Photos of the event
The 37th Exhibition
Special exhibition to mark the 20th anniversary of the Hokkaido Museum of Northern Peoples, "Children of the North"
Special exhibition to mark the 20th anniversary of the Hokkaido Museum of Northern Peoples, "Children of the North"
- Period
- January 17 - March 1, 2012
- Notes
- Mini Exhibition Section ( Regular Exhibition Hall, First floor )
The 36th Exhibition
100 Years of the Library Revisited
100 Years of the Library Revisited
- Period
- October 7, 2011 - January 15, 2012
- Notes
- Mini Exhibition Section
An exhibition related to the Special Exhibition to Mark the Centennial Anniversary of the University Library
2011
The 35th Exhibition
A Special Exhibition of the Tohoku University Archives, "Fresh Breeze: Study of History and Folklore by Masataka Oshima"
A Special Exhibition of the Tohoku University Archives, "Fresh Breeze: Study of History and Folklore by Masataka Oshima"
- Period
- September 27 - October 3, 2011
- Notes
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- Hosted by the Society for Studying Masataka Oshima's Writings, Tohoku University Archives
- Co-hosted by the Tohoku University Library, Tohoku History Society, and the Department of Japanese History, Graduate School of Arts and Letters
Featured exhibition
Medical Illustrations of the Edo Period and Modern Days ( Hosted by the Tohoku University School of Medicine in cooperation with the Tohoku University Library )
Medical Illustrations of the Edo Period and Modern Days ( Hosted by the Tohoku University School of Medicine in cooperation with the Tohoku University Library )
- Period
- 14:00-18:00, August 19, 2011
- Notes
- Main Library, First Floor Exhibition Room
- An exhibition of science illustrations
- An exhibition related to the School of Medicine summer school
The 34th Exhibition
An exhibition of posters from "A Beacon of Rebirth" Poster Project
An exhibition of posters from "A Beacon of Rebirth" Poster Project
- Period
- August 3 - September 25, 2011
- Notes
- Mini Exhibition Section
- An exhibition of panels on the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami
- "A Beacon of Rebirth" Poster Project
The 33rd Exhibition
Traveling with Local Mascots around Five EU Countries
Traveling with Local Mascots around Five EU Countries
- Period
- June 22 - July 31, 2011
- Notes
- Mini Exhibition Section
- An exhibition to mark the Japan-EU Friendship Week
- Introduction to the hosting cities for the 2011 European Capital of Culture
The 32nd Exhibition
Natsume Soseki: His Handwriting Speaks II
Natsume Soseki: His Handwriting Speaks II
- Period
- May 9 - June 19, 2011
- Notes
- A panel exhibition at the Mini Exhibition Section
The 31st Exhibition
Footprints of the Saito Family, the 2nd Largest Landlord in Japan, Kanan-cho, Miyagi
Footprints of the Saito Family, the 2nd Largest Landlord in Japan, Kanan-cho, Miyagi
- Period
- March 7 - 27, 2011
- Notes
- Mini Exhibition Section
An exhibition to mark the acquisition of historical materials of the Saito Yonosuke family and completion of the cataloguing work.
The 30th Exhibition
An exhibition related to the 2010 Special Exhibition
An exhibition related to the 2010 Special Exhibition
- Period
- February 1 - March 2, 2011
- Notes
- A panel exhibition at the Mini Exhibition Section
2010
The 29th Exhibition
An exhibition related to the 2010 Special Exhibition
An exhibition related to the 2010 Special Exhibition
- Period
- October 6 - January, 2010
- Notes
- Mini Exhibition Section
Visiting Roots of Manga-Style Expressions
Featured exhibition
2010 Special Exhibition by the Science Council of Japan Section II Summer Session
2010 Special Exhibition by the Science Council of Japan Section II Summer Session
- Period
- August 27, 2010
- Notes
- Main Library, First Floor Exhibition Room
The 28th Exhibition
"Edo Math" exhibition to celebrate the Tohoku University Wasan Portal receiving a Publishing Award from the Mathematical Society of Japan
"Edo Math" exhibition to celebrate the Tohoku University Wasan Portal receiving a Publishing Award from the Mathematical Society of Japan
- Period
- June 25 - September 30, 2010
- Notes
- Mini Exhibition Section
The 27th Exhibition
Traveling around the Capitals of Germany, Hungary, and Turkey: European Capital of Culture Tour
Traveling around the Capitals of Germany, Hungary, and Turkey: European Capital of Culture Tour
- Period
- May 19 - June 20, 2010
- Notes
- Mini Exhibition Section
- An exhibition to mark the Japan-EU Friendship Week
- Introduction to the hosting cities for the 2010 European Capital of Culture
The 26th Exhibition
Local Specialty Vegetables and Fruits
Local Specialty Vegetables and Fruits
- Period
- March 15 - May 14, 2010
- Notes
- Mini Exhibition Section
March 15 - May 14, 2010 "Edo Vegetables: Vegetables in the Old Days Highlighted by Library Materials E/a>
The 25th Exhibition
Science Giants
Science Giants
- Period
- October 23, 2009 - March 7, 2010
- Notes
- Mini Exhibition Section
January 15 - March 7, 2010 "Dazai Osamu" | List of exhibited items
2009
The 24th Exhibition
Hirayama Collection: The World of Wasan, Calendar and Astronomy
Hirayama Collection: The World of Wasan, Calendar and Astronomy
- Period
- September 7 - October 16, 2009
- Notes
The 23rd Exhibition
Astronomy 2009
Astronomy 2009
- Period
- June 8 - August 31, 2009
- Notes
- List of exhibited items
- Period
- March 9 - May 10, 2009
- Notes
- Poster
The 21st Exhibition
Edo Play Part 4: Fun to Play
Edo Play Part 4: Fun to Play
- Period
- October 2008 - January 2009
- Notes
2008
The 20th Exhibition
Edo Play Part 3: Fun to Watch and Listen
Edo Play Part 3: Fun to Watch and Listen
- Period
- June - September 2008
- Notes
The 19th Exhibition
Edo Play Part 2: Fun to Read
Edo Play Part 2: Fun to Read
- Period
- March - May 2008
- Notes
The 18th Exhibition
Edo Play Part 1: Four Seasons of Fun
Edo Play Part 1: Four Seasons of Fun
- Period
- November 2007 - January 2008
- Notes
2007
- Period
- December 25, 2006 - June 26, 2007
- Notes
- Mini Exhibition Section
2006
- Period
- June 12 - November 20, 2006
- Notes
- Period
- October 31, 2005 - June 9, 2006
- Notes
- Mini Exhibition Section
- September 2005 - January 2006 "Illustration and Text Go Hand in Hand: Modern History of Japanese Literature in Illustration and Book Binding"
- February - April 2006 "History of Go as Highlighted in Books"
2005
- Period
- March 28 - October 30, 2005
- Notes
- Mini Exhibition Section
- March - April: "Exhibition of a Bilingual Dictionary from the Edo Period"
- May - June: "Exhibition of Japanese Mystical Beasts"
- July - August: "History of the Tea Ceremony as Documented in Books"
- Period
- August 30, 2004 - March 27, 2005
- Notes
2004
- Period
- January 26, 2004 - August 29, 2004
- Notes
- Period
- June 23, 2003 - January 25, 2004
- Notes
- Picture Postcards Collection of the Kano Collection
Miyagi related
2003
- Period
- January 25 - June 22, 2003
- Notes
- Period
- June 24, 2002 - January 24, 2003
- Notes
2002
- Period
- January 22 - June 22, 2002
- Notes
- Period
- June 25, 2001 - January 21, 2002
- Notes
2001
- Period
- January 22 - June 21, 2001
- Notes
- Period
- June 23, 2000 - January 20, 2001
- Notes
2000
- Period
- January 24 - June 21, 2000
- Notes
- Period
- June 23, 1999 - January 22, 2000
- Notes
1999
The 2nd Exhibition
Book Binding: Japanese Books
Book Binding: Japanese Books
- Period
- October 19, 1998 - June 21, 1999
- Notes
- Poster
1998
The 1st Exhibition
The World of Monsters
The World of Monsters
- Period
- August 3 - September 26, 1998
- Notes
- Poster