There are various websites depending on the type of material and information you need. Here are some recommended websites.

• Word Search and Definitions
  When writing a report or paper, it is important to first understand the meanings of key terms related to your topic and identify related words.
• Searching for Books and Journals
  If you want to study about a topic systematically, look for books or journals.
• Searching for Academic Articles
  To learn more about specialized knowledge, you should explore papers found in academic journals.
• Searching for News Articles
  Newspaper articles are helpful for knowing the latest topics and current events.
• Searching for Statistical Information
  When you require objective data for your report or paper, consider looking for statistical data.
• When You’re Not Sure How to Search
• Other Useful Research Resources

Word Search and Definitions

JapanKnowledge
A Japanese database based on trusted encyclopedias and dictionaries.

Searching for Books and Journals

Kanazawa University Library OPAC plus
Search for books, journals, e-journals and e-books held by Kanazawa University, as well as articles, etc. written by Kanazawa University faculty members. →User Guide Video “Let’s use OPAC plus !”

How to Search for Library Holdings Not Registered in OPAC Plus (e.g., Special Collections)
This page explains how to find rare materials and other resources in Kanazawa University’s collection that are not listed in OPAC Plus. *Available in Japanese only.

Find Books in Ishikawa Libraries
Cross-search the collections of public and university libraries in Ishikawa prefecture. *Available in Japanese only.

CiNii Books
Search for books and journals held at university libraries and institutions across Japan.

NDL Search
Search the collections of the National Diet Library, Japan (NDL), including digital content available at NDL.

CALIL
Search the collection and borrowing status of books in public libraries across Japan. *Available in Japanese only.

WorldCat
The world’s largest bibliographic database, provided by OCLC. The materials in the database include books, serials, audio recordings, visual materials, sheet music, maps, and more. It contains resources in over 400 languages.

Library of Congress
Search the collections of the Library of Congress of the United States of America.

British Library
Search the collections of the British Library.

The European Library
Search the collections of the National Libraries of Europe and leading European Research Libraries.

Searching for Academic Articles

CiNii Research
Search for articles published in academic journals in Japan, including those available in full text.

Scopus
Search for articles published in academic journals, mainly in the natural and social sciences. *Display language can be switched.

→For More Databases available at Kanazawa University

Searching for News Articles

Asahi Shimbun Cross-Search
Search for articles in the Japanese newspaper Asahi Shimbun.

Nikkei Telecom
Search for articles in the Japanese newspaper Nikkei Shimbun. Click “専門情報” on the sidebar for the English Menu.

→For More Information About Searching for Newspaper Articles

Searching for Statistical Information

e-Stat
A portal site of official statistics of Japan government produced by the Statistics Bureau of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

RESAS
Website for collecting and visualizing big data about industrial structure, population movement, and streams of people, conducted by the Cabinet office. *Available in Japanese only.

Ishikawa Statistical Information
Statistical data about Ishikawa Prefecture. *Available in Japanese only.

Kanazawa City Statistical Data
Statistical data about Kanazawa City. *Available in Japanese only.

→For more statistical information, please visit the Web sites of governments, municipalities, and ministries concerned.

When You’re Not Sure How to Search

Research Navi
A portal site for various researches by National Diet Library.

Collaborative Reference Database
A database of reference inquiries and answers collected from libraries across Japan.

Other Useful Research Resources

In addition, there are search tools and databases for each academic field, so please check them for further information. →List of Academic Search Sites by Field

Kanazawa University Library offers occasional workshops on report writing, research methods, and more. →Lectures and Workshops