Description

“Aozora Bunko” is a Japanese digital library established in 1997 in response to copyright law changes in Japan. Its primary purpose is to provide free access to a vast collection of Japanese literature and written works that have entered the public domain or have been voluntarily submitted by their authors. The Aozora Bunko collection includes a diverse range of literary genres, such as novels, essays, poems, and children’s stories, all in digital format.

The project was founded by Michio Tomita, who, along with a group of dedicated volunteers, started converting literary works into digital text files.

One of the crucial aspects of Aozora Bunko is its compliance with copyright laws. Most works featured in the library have entered the public domain, which means their copyright has expired, making them available for public use without any legal restrictions. In Japan, copyright protection typically lasts for 50 years after the author’s death, although this can vary depending on the type of work and other factors. Aozora Bunko carefully curates its collection, ensuring that every addition to the library is legally available.

結論として、青空文庫は、世界中の日本語話者や愛好家が日本文学の豊かさにアクセスし、理解することを可能にする貴重なリソースです。これは、文化遺産を保存するだけでなく、広くアクセスできるようにし、世代を超えて読書への愛を促進するための、デジタル時代の力の証です。

このPDFブックは、青空文庫の趣旨に沿って、世界中の幅広い読者に公開されている日本の文化財を自動翻訳したものです。精度の高いDeepLによる自動翻訳を行っておりますが、翻訳に誤りがございましたらご容赦ください。