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Y. Yomidas [Yomiuri Shimbun archive]
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Digital archive of some 12 million articles of the Yomiuri shimbun national daily newspaper (Japanese) from its first issue published in 1874 (Meiji 7) to the most recent issue (up to previous day).
- Meiji, Taisho & Showa Eras: Archive of all pages from the first issue on November 2, 1874 through the Meiji, Taisho, and Showa eras until 1989.
- Regional Sections (Showa Era): Archive of all pages of the regional editions of the Yomiuri shimbun published from 1933 to 2001.
- Heisei Era: Archive of articles available in text-view from 1986 to the present and in clipping-view from December 2008 to the present.
- The Japan News: Archive in text format of the English-language Yomiuri, The Japan News, from September 1989 (first year of the Heisei era) to the present.
- Contemporary Who’s Who: Contemporary Who’s Who giving names and biographical data for some 26,000 key figures in and outside Japan.
*This database can be accessed by only one person at a time; be sure to click the Logout button to end your session.
"Yomidas History Museum” Changed to "Yomidas" in January 2024.
*"Yomidas History Museum" is available until March 31, 2024 (Sunday).
Renewals
1. New feature “View the page”: Includes the pages of Yomiuri Shimbun (including regional editions, excluding full-page advertisements)
*You can view the entire morning and evening edition from January 1, 2023 onwards.
2. The interface has been completely redesigned to improve operability.
3. Screens are optimized for each device: PC, tablet, and smartphone.
Renewals
1. New feature “View the page”: Includes the pages of Yomiuri Shimbun (including regional editions, excluding full-page advertisements)
*You can view the entire morning and evening edition from January 1, 2023 onwards.
2. The interface has been completely redesigned to improve operability.
3. Screens are optimized for each device: PC, tablet, and smartphone.