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The article delves into the collection of texts related to Japan within Paul Claudel's complete works and supplementary volumes, discussing their organization and significance in understanding Claudel's relationship with Japan. It examines Claudel's travel to Japan in 1898 as a young diplomat and his subsequent appointment as the French ambassador to Japan in 1921, highlighting his perspectives on cultural exchange and diplomatic initiatives.

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The article offers detailed information on the letters written by dramatist Paul Claudel that were preserved in the archives of library of the Washington Congress. Topics discussed include his professional documents that were collected after his death in 1960, manuscripts of his letters and remoteness of his researches.

A foreword to "Bulletin de la Societe Paul Claudel " is presented.