Britannica Online Japan

The most extensive Japanese language resource for high school and university students available.

An essential resource for conducting thorough research for both native Japanese speakers and students learning Japanese.

About Britannica Online Japan

Britannica Online Japan offers quick access to reliable, comprehensive information, with more than 150,000 articles and 30,000 images. This venerable database includes articles written by distinguished Japanese scholars, subject specialists, and Nobel laureates in addition to translations of English-language articles by renowned experts. 

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Britannica Online Japan

This venerable database includes selected articles from the Japan Book of the Year, from distinguished Japanese scholars, subject specialists, and Nobel laureates in addition to translations of English articles by renowned experts. Leverage “Britannica Highlights”; original articles written by distinguished scholars, experts, and Nobel laureates from around the globe.

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