Trial to two new Japanese databases

September 29. Princeton users have access until October 28 to two new Japanese databases. Please send your comments to Setsuko Noguchi, snoguchi@princeton.edu.

The two databases are:

Mita Bungaku Online

Access URL: http://j-dac.jp/mitabungaku

User Guide: http://j-dac.jp/MLM/usage.html

Mita Bungaku is tha e long-established literary magazine which has a history over 100 years. It contains articles by many prominent Japanese authors such as Mori Ōgai, Ueda Bin, Satō Haruo, Kubota  Mantarō, Izumi Kyōka, Tanizaki Jun’ichirō. It also played a role as a gateway for young writers outside of the Keio association, such as Ibuse Masuji, Miwa  Fumio, and Sakaguchi Ango.

Japanese Prefectural Statistics Online

Access URL: http://j-dac.jp/RISA

User Guide: http://myrp.maruzen.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/pso_manual.pdf

A comprehensive statistical resource on Japanese prefectures  which covers 24 categories such as weather, population, agriculture, industry, and transportation for all regions between Meiji and post-war Showa.