Research Help
Tomoko Kitayama Yen
Contact:
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Getting Started
This is the library research guide for Prof. Michiko Suzuki's JAPN400: Advanced Modern Japanese: Reading and Writing I (Winter 2019). The course involves selected texts covering various aspects of Japanese cultural history and contemporary Japanese culture/society.
This guide is specifically intended to help the JAPN 400 students write the Japanese language course report on the notable figures in Japanese cultural history.
Citing Japanese Sources
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Asian Language Citation GuideThis guide offers MLA, APA, and Chicago style citation guidelines and presents specific citation requirements for Asian-language resources, including Japanese sources.
Reference Resources
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JapanKnowledge Lib (in Japanese)This online resource contains The Encyclopedia of Japan, 日本人名大辞典 [Japanese biographical dictionary], and 日本人物文献目録 [Bibliography on Japanese historical figures] (publication coverage: 1868-1966). Please click on "Logout" when you are done.
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Asahi Kikuzo II VisualThis database includes 知恵蔵, an encyclopedia of Japanese contemporary terms and figures. Also contains 朝日新聞 Asahi Shinbun (newspaper), 週刊朝日 Shukan Asahi (weekly magazine) and AERA (weekly magazine).
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Yomiuri Yomidasu RekishikanThis database contains 現代人名録 [Contermporary Japanese Who's Who] and 読売新聞 Yomiuri Shinbun (newspaper).
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FactivaThis database includes 毎日新聞 Mainichi Shinbun (newspaper) and 産経新聞 Sankei Shinbun (newspaper) among other Japanese resources. To browse Japanese sources, go to the "News Pages" tab and select "Japan" in the menu box on the top right-hand corner.
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教科書人物事典 Kyokasho Jinbutsu JitenCall Number: DS834 .K96 1991 ASIAN LIBRARY language learningISBN: 4051058794Publication Date: 1991An illustrated account of Japan's most prominent personalities. The work includes furigana for all names and descriptions. -
日本古代中世人名辞典 NIhon Kodai Chusei Jinmei JitenCall Number: CT1832 .N56 2006 ASIAN LIBRARY referenceISBN: 4642014349Publication Date: 2006Provides information on historical figures from the ancient, medieval and premodern periods. -
幕末維新大人名事典 Bakumatsu Ishin Dai Jinmei JitenCall Number: CT1836 .B34 2010 ASIAN LIBRARY referenceISBN: 4404037643Publication Date: 2011Biographical dictionary of the Restoration and early Meiji personalities. -
明治大正人物事典 Meiji Taisho jinbutsu jitenCall Number: CT1836 .M45 2011 ASIAN LIBRARY referenceISBN: 4816923292Publication Date: 2011Volume II of this biographical dictionary offers information about Japanese notable figures in the literary, artistic and academic fields active in the Meiji and Taisho periods. -
図說明治人物事典: 政治家・軍人・言論人 Zusetsu Meiji Jinbutsu Jiten: Seijika, Gunjin, GenronjinCall Number: CT1832 .Y85 2000 ASIAN LIBRARY referenceISBN: 4816915907Publication Date: 2000This book includes biographical information about Japanese scholars and literary figures from the Meiji period. -
日本近現代人名辞典 Nihon Kin-gendai Jinmei JitenCall Number: CT1832 .N55 2001 ASIAN LIBRARY referenceISBN: 4642013377Publication Date: 2001Provides information on prominent Japanese figures from the Edo period to the late 20th century. -
新訂作家・小說家人名事典 Shintei Sakka Shosetsuka Jinmei JItenCall Number: PL723 .S325 2002 ASIAN LIBRARY referenceISBN: 481691739XPublication Date: 2002Biographical dictionary of Japanese authors and novelists. -
近現代日本女性人名事典 Kin-gendai Nihon josei jinmei jitenCall Number: CT3730 .K56 2001 ASIAN LIBRARY referenceISBN: 4810705382Publication Date: 2001Biographical dictionary of modern and contemporary prominent Japanese women. -
Japan Encyclopedia by Call Number: DS821 .F73 2002 KOERNER LIBRARY referenceISBN: 0674007700Publication Date: 2002-05-31This one-volume encyclopedia is a guide to the full range of Japanese history and civilization, from the dawn of its prehistory to today, with particular emphasis on religion, material culture, and the arts. -
Encyclopedia of Contemporary Japanese Culture by Call Number: DS822.5 .E516 2002 KOERNER LIBRARY reference (e-version also available)ISBN: 0415143446Publication Date: 2001-12-14This encyclopedia offers a reference that reflects the vibrant, diverse and evolving culture of modern Japan, spanning from the end of the Japanese Imperialist period in 1945 to the present day. -
A Critical Handbook of Japanese Film Directors by Call Number: PN1998.2 .J29 2008 KOERNER LIBRARY stacksISBN: 1933330538Publication Date: 2008-10-01A comprehensive volume on major directors in the history of Japanese film. The author examines the works of over 150 filmmakers. Each entry includes a critical summary and filmography.
