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This database enables you to search over 15 millions of articles in the paper by "Asahi Shinbun" since 1879.

To access this database via the authentication system, click here.

■ It includes the following contents.

  • "Asahi Shimbun" 1985～, "Shukan Asahi", "AERA"
    * "The Asahi Shimbun Digital    " → From May 2011: Several original columns and article series (about 100 articles per month)
  • "Asahi Shimbun" Reduced-size Facsimile Edition 1879～1999
  • "Chiezo" Keyword Database
  • Who's Who Database
  • Historical Photo Archive
  • "Asahigraph" 1923～1956
  • AJW (Asia & Japan Watch)

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