Japanese Current Newspaper Articles

FACTIVA is a global news and business information database which contains many Japanese news sources in English and in Japanese. Some of the most useful titles are listed below.

To access FACTIVA from the library home page: 1. click on “Resources and Research” in the upper left corner 2. from the dropdown menu, select “e-resources” 3. then select “e-newspapers” 4. Type FACTIVA in the search box, and click on the link to “factiva” in any of the entries.

Asahi Shimbun/Asahi Evening News (Japan)

Description: Covers Japanese and international news, with emphasis on political, economic, and foreign affairs. Country of origin: Japan Source Code: ASAH Language: English Most Recent Issue: CURRENT First Issue: 18 March 1997 Frequency: Monday-Saturday Update Schedule: 9 p.m. (GMT) Online Availability: Same day as publication date Source Coverage: Selected Coverage Article Coverage: Full Text Article Selection Criteria: Selection of articles determined by provider Format: Text Publisher: Asahi Shimbun Publishing Limited Web Address: http://news.ft.com/home/us

The Chunichi Shimbun (Japanese Language)

Description: The Chunichi Shimbun is one of the six daily newspapers published by Chunichi Shimbun. It provides comprehensive national and international news and reports about the economy, sports and culture. Covers middle and eastern Japan. Country of origin: Japan Source Code: CHUSHI Language: Japanese Most Recent Issue: CURRENT First Issue: 1 May 2003 Frequency: Daily Update Schedule: 9 a.m. (GMT) Online Availability: 2 days after publication date Source Coverage: Full Coverage Article Coverage: Full Text Format: Text Publisher: The Chunichi Shimbun Publisher URL: http://www.chunichi.co.jp Web Address: http://www.chunichi.co.jp

Daily Yomiuri

Description: Daily Yomiuri is a leading English language Japanese newspaper covering all facets of political, business and sports news as well as the arts, both at home and overseas. Country of origin: Japan Source Code: YOMSHI Language: English Most Recent Issue: CURRENT

First Issue: 23 February 2002 Frequency: Daily Update Schedule: 7 p.m. (GMT) Online Availability: 1 day before publication date Source Coverage: Full Coverage Article Coverage: Full Text Format: Text Publisher: Yomiuri Shimbun, The

The Japan Times

Description: English language Japanese daily; includes features and news concerning Japan and Japanese issues. Supplements are also available. Country of origin: Japan

Source Code: JTIM Language: English Most Recent Issue: CURRENT First Issue: 1 June 2002 Frequency: Daily Update Schedule: 5 a.m. (GMT) Online Availability: Same day as publication date Source Coverage: Full Coverage Article Coverage: Full Text Format: Text Publisher: The Japan Times Publisher URL: http://www.japantimes.com/sales/aboutus.htm Web Address: http://www.japantimes.com

Jiji Corporate News (Japanese Language)

Description: Jiji Corporate News provides comprehensive coverage of industries, economy and Japanese corporate news. It gives an excellent indication of major developments on Japanese stock markets. Country of origin: Japan Source Code: JIJICO Language: Japanese Most Recent Issue: CURRENT First Issue: 19 November 1998 Frequency: Daily Update Schedule: Throughout the day Online Availability: Continuously updated Source Coverage: Full Coverage Article Coverage: Full Text Format: Text Publisher: Jiji Press Limited Publisher URL: http://www.jiji.co.jp Web Address: http://www.jiji.co.jp

Jiji Press English News Service

Description: This daily English language newswire provides comprehensive coverage of Japanese companies, industries, economics and politics. It gives an excellent indication of major developments on Japanese stock markets. Country of origin: Japan

Source Code: JIJI Language: English Most Recent Issue: CURRENT First Issue: 29 September 1981 Frequency: Daily Update Schedule: Throughout the day Online Availability: Continuously updated Source Coverage: Full Coverage Article Coverage: Full Text Format: Text Publisher: Jiji Press Limited Publisher URL: http://www.jiji.co.jp Web Address: http://www.jiji.co.jp

Kyodo News

Description: English-language wire service. Approximately 150 articles each weekday, and 75 on weekends. Covers stock, bond and commodities markets. Also, outlook pieces before the markets open, hourly market reports, closing prices and end-of-day market analyses. Country of origin: Japan Source Code: KYODO Language: English Most Recent Issue: CURRENT First Issue: 1 February 1991

Frequency: Daily Update Schedule: Throughout the day Online Availability: Continuously updated Source Coverage: Full Coverage Article Coverage: Full Text Format: Text Publisher: Kyodo News Publisher URL: http://home.kyodo.co.jp Web Address: http://home.kyodo.co.jp

Mainichi Daily News

Description: Established in April 1922, the Mainichi Daily News has the longest history of any English newspaper in Japan. From April 2001, the Mainichi Daily News has presented news, photos and topics over the Internet. It is a database made up mainly of translations from the Mainichi newspaper featuring stories about Japan in English. There are about 12 new stories daily. Supplements are also available. Country of origin: Japan

Source Code: AIWMDM Language: English Most Recent Issue: CURRENT First Issue: 19 March 1997 Frequency: Monday-Saturday Update Schedule: Throughout the day Online Availability: Continuously updated Source Coverage: Selected Coverage Article Coverage: Abstracts Article Selection Criteria: Selection of articles determined by provider Format: Text Publisher: The Mainichi Newspaper Publisher URL: http://www.mainichi.co.jp/english/ Web Address: http://www.mainichi.co.jp

Mainichi Online News (Japanese Language)

Description: Mainichi Shimbun News Wire : major national newspaper covering national and international news, economics, sports and culture. Supplements are also available. Country of origin: Japan Source Code: MAICUN Language: Japanese Most Recent Issue: CURRENT First Issue: 27 March 1998 Frequency: Daily Update Schedule: Throughout the day Online Availability: Continuously updated Source Coverage: Full Coverage Article Coverage: Full Text Format: Text Publisher: The Mainichi Newspaper Publisher URL: http://www.mainichi.co.jp/english/ Web Address: http://www.mainichi.co.jp

Mainichi Shimbun - HQ Edition (Japanese Language)

Description: Mainichi Shimbun is a major national newspaper covering national and international news, economic, sport and culture. Country of origin: Japan

Source Code: MAINHQ Language: Japanese Most Recent Issue: CURRENT First Issue: 1 May 2002 Frequency: Daily Update Schedule: 11 a.m. (GMT) Online Availability: Same day as publication date Source Coverage: Full Coverage Article Coverage: Full Text Format: Text Publisher: The Mainichi Newspaper Publisher URL: http://www.mainichi.co.jp/english/ Web Address: http://www.mainichi.co.jp Editor's Note: Sunday and public holiday editions are delivered the day-after- publication at about 18:00 GMT

Mainichi Shimbun - Local Edition (Japanese Language)

Description: Mainichi Shimbun is a major national newspaper covering national and international news, economic, sport and culture. Country of origin: Japan Source Code: MAINLO Language: Japanese Most Recent Issue: CURRENT First Issue: 1 May 2002 Frequency: Daily Update Schedule: 11 a.m. (GMT) Online Availability: Same day as publication date Source Coverage: Full Coverage Article Coverage: Full Text Format: Text Publisher: The Mainichi Newspaper Publisher URL: http://www.mainichi.co.jp/english/ Web Address: http://www.mainichi.co.jp Editor's Note: Sunday and public holiday editions are delivered the day-after- publication at about 18:00 GMT

Mainichi Weekly Economist (Japanese Language)

Description: Mainichi Shinbum is a major national newspaper covering national and international news, economics, sport and culture. Weekly Economist is a weekly magazine reviewing politics and business. Country of origin: Japan Source Code: MAIECO Language: Japanese Most Recent Issue: CURRENT First Issue: 31 December 1993 Frequency: Weekly Update Schedule: 5 a.m. (GMT) Online Availability: 1 week before publication date Source Coverage: Full Coverage Article Coverage: Full Text Format: Text Publisher: The Mainichi Newspaper Publisher URL: http://www.mainichi.co.jp/english/ Web Address: http://www.mainichi.co.jp

Nikkei Report

Description: Provides Japanese business news in English from Nihon Keizai Shimbun, Inc. Every business day, the service translates 120 key articles appearing in The Nihon Keizai Shimbun and three other Nikkei newspapers. Country of origin: Japan Source Code: NKRP Language: English Most Recent Issue: CURRENT First Issue: 30 May 2002 Frequency: Daily Update Schedule: 1 a.m. (GMT) Online Availability: 2 days after publication date Source Coverage: Full Coverage Article Coverage: Full Text Format: Text Publisher: Nihon Keizai Shimbun Inc Web Address: http://www.nni.nikkei.co.jp Editor's Note: Saturday and Sunday issues are usually updated by Tuesday

Nikkei Weekly

Description: This is the international weekly English language edition of Japan's leading business daily, the Nihon Keizai Shimbun. It provides an international perspective on Japanese economic, corporate and industrial news Country of origin: Japan Source Code: JEJ Language: English Most Recent Issue: CURRENT First Issue: 13 May 2002 Frequency: Weekly Update Schedule: 1 a.m. (GMT) Online Availability: 1 day after publication date Source Coverage: Full Coverage Article Coverage: Full Text Format: Text Publisher: Nihon Keizai Shimbun Inc

Reuters - News in Japanese (Japanese Language)

Description: Reuters news wire of financial, business, economic and general news about and of interest to Japan. Country of origin: Japan Source Code: FDJA Language: Japanese Most Recent Issue: CURRENT First Issue: 13 January 1995 Frequency: Daily Update Schedule: Throughout the day Online Availability: Continuously updated Source Coverage: Full Coverage Article Coverage: Full Text Format: Text Publisher: Reuters Ltd. Web Address: http://www.reuters.com

Sankei Shimbun - Tokyo HQ Edition (Japanese Language)

Description: Sankei Shimbun - Tokyo HQ Edition is major national newspaper covering national and international news, the economy, sports and culture. Supplements are available. Country of origin: Japan Source Code: SNKEIS Language: Japanese Most Recent Issue: CURRENT First Issue: 21 January 1997 Frequency: Daily Update Schedule: 7 p.m. (GMT) Online Availability: 1 day before publication date Source Coverage: Full Coverage Article Coverage: Full Text Format: Text Publisher: Sankei Shimbun, The Web Address: http://www.sankei.co.jp Editor's Note: Formerly known as "Sankei Shimbun"

The Tokyo Shimbun (Japanese Language)

Description: The Tokyo Shimbun, a major national newspaper in Japan, is provided by Chunichi Shimbun and provides comprehensive national and international news. Country of origin: Japan Source Code: TOKYSH Language: Japanese Most Recent Issue: CURRENT First Issue: 1 May 2003 Frequency: Daily Update Schedule: 8 a.m. (GMT) Online Availability: 3 days after publication date Source Coverage: Full Coverage Article Coverage: Full Text Format: Text Publisher: The Chunichi Shimbun Publisher URL: http://www.chunichi.co.jp Web Address: http://www.chunichi.co.jp

Weekly Toyo Keizai (Japanese Language)

Description: Weekly Toyo Keizai is the flagship publication of Toyo Keizai and also the oldest - first published in 1895. Provides analysis on a wide variety of issues, including national and politics, economics, business, trends, industry and corporations. Country of origin: Japan Source Code: TOYKEI Language: Japanese Most Recent Issue: CURRENT First Issue: 1 January 2000 Frequency: Weekly Update Schedule: 11 a.m. (GMT) Online Availability: 3 days before publication date Source Coverage: Full Coverage Article Coverage: Full Text Format: Text Publisher: Toyo Keizai Inc. Publisher URL: http://www.toyokeizai.co.jp/ Web Address: http://www.toyokeizai.co.jp/

Yomiuri Shimbun HQ & Local Edition (Japanese Language)

Description: Top quality vernacular newspaper published daily. Country of origin: Japan Source Code: YOSHIN Language: Japanese Most Recent Issue: CURRENT First Issue: 1 January 2002

Frequency: Daily Update Schedule: 10 a.m. (GMT) Online Availability: 1 day after publication date Source Coverage: Full Coverage Article Coverage: Full Text Format: Text Publisher: Yomiuri Shimbun, The

Yomiuri Shimbun Newswire (Japanese Language)

Description: Newswire associated with the newspaper the Yomiuri Shimbun. Country of origin: Japan Source Code: YOMNEW Language: Japanese Most Recent Issue: CURRENT First Issue: 1 January 2002 Frequency: Daily Update Schedule: Throughout the day Online Availability: Continuously updated Source Coverage: Full Coverage Article Coverage: Full Text Format: Text Publisher: Yomiuri Shimbun, The Editor's Note: "Yomiuri Shimbun Newswire" has a seven-day rolling archive.