The current online situation in Japan*

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Yamakawa, T.

Affiliations: U.S.–Asiatic Company, Ltd., 13-12, 1-chome Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105, Japan

Note: [*] Paper presented to the NFAIS 1981-Conference, 3 March 1981.

Abstract: The current situation in online systems in Japan is reviewed. On top of the normal problems in accepting online services, Japanese people encounter difficulties in overcoming linguistic and cultural differences. These are especially heavy in the creation of databases of Japanese origin. The present state of communication networks in Japan is described. Finally, the transformation of booksellers to full-service information suppliers is highlighted.

DOI: 10.3233/ISU-1981-1304

Journal: Information Services & Use, vol. 1, no. 3, pp. 147-150, 1981