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Can visitors use computers in Tokyo public libraries, for free?

Can visitors use computers in Tokyo public libraries, for free?

As a traveler, I have used computers at public libraries in Australia, NZ free of charge without any library card, as quoted below. Can I do same at public libraries in Tokyo?

On a recent trip to TOkyo, I forgot to pack my laptop! I went to a public library near my hotel at Haneda Airport, and asked this question. but none of the librarians speak English, and understood me. I don’t speak Japanese.

New Zealand. I quote Auckland Council Libraries, Christchurch City Council Libraies, and Wellington City Libraries respectively.

If you do not have a library card or PIN/password, speak with a staff member to log in as a guest.

If a public computer is available, you can walk up and log in using your library card or a visitor slip [emphasis mine]. If all the computers are in use then you can log into a Pharos Station to reserve the next available computer. You can ask a staff member to help you make a booking. For library members, there is no limit to the number of sessions you can have if computers remain available. Visitor slips are available to non-members and allow a maximum of 30 minutes a day computer use. [emphasis mine]

You can login with your library card and PIN, or if you don't have a library card, you can obtain a guest ticket from the library staff. [emphasis mine]

Australia. I quote City of Adelaide, and Perth respectively.

A maximum of one-hour computer use per visitor per day is available.

Non-members may request a guest pass to use the public computers for up to 40 minutes per day.



Top Answer/Comment:

Comment: If you tried and were unable to -- or if you're not technically supposed to but the staff are willing to make an exception -- does it really matter what the official policy is? It seems like you would be best served by going back and making more of an effort to communicate, perhaps with a translation app.

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