Library and information science (LIS) education of Japan has been established in the early 20th century, but destroyed during the World War Ⅱ. Thanks to the help provided by the United States, the LIS education revised. However, it influenced a lot, especially the thoughts of public librarianship in the Library Lass of Japan. At present, 8 universities offer formal LIS degree program and over 200 universities or colleges offer LIS courses as qualifications for public librarians. This article will introduce the curriculum designs, full-time faculty, and program characteristics of Library and Information Science in Japan.