Toshu Fukami Library


The University of Cambodia has renamed its library the Toshu Fukami Library, in recognition of H.E. Dr. Toshu Fukami’s contributions to both the University of Cambodia and the nation. A special ceremony was held on April 30, 2004 at 3:30 p.m. outside the Toshu Fukami Library at the University of Cambodia, #145 Preah Norodom Blvd.  The ceremony took place during a break from the First Annual National Conference on “Cambodia’s Higher Education Today: Enhancing Quality and Building Partnerships”.

Dr. Toshu Fukami has been Chancellor at the University of Cambodia since June of 2003.  He is well-known as both a successful entrepreneur and a dedicated philanthropist.Thus, Dr. Fukami helped to establish a 24-hour emergency hospital in Cambodia.  He is leader of the World Mate Organization, as well as the founder and President of the International Foundation of Arts and Culture. His philanthropic work in Cambodia earned Dr. Fukami an honorary decoration by His Majesty King Norodom Sihanouk. Dr. Fukami is CEO of B.C. Consulting and operates several overseas companies.  Dr. Fukami is also an artist and an advocate for the Arts, and is a professor and guest lecturer at numerous universities. 

The Toshu Fukami Library is considered to be one of the best libraries in Cambodia, with a collection of over 50,000 books, periodicals, magazines, and newspapers. The library is open to students, faculty, and the general public from 7:00 a.m to 8:00 p.m., seven days a week (except holidays). The Toshu Fukami Library is a great place for reading, conducting research, and doing homework.

The Library uses the Dewey classification system

General	Physical and life sciences
Philosophy and related disciplines	Technology and applied sciences
Religion	Arts
Social sciences	Literature
Languages	History