Abstract: Cortazzi, Hugh (2009)
The Cortazzi collection
Sir Hugh and Lady Cortazzi are in the process of donating their collection of books, maps and prints to the Lisa Sainsbury Library at the Sainsbury Institute for the Study of Japanese Arts and Cultures. Hugh Cortazzi began to study Japanese in 1943 during the Second World War and served for over 16 years in Japan in various capacities. His last diplomatic post was as British Ambassador to Japan from 1980-1984.