Japanese cinema databases
Today we had a meeting to plan shelving arrangements in Thompson Library (opening in Aug’09). We decided to keep some Japanese movie DVDs near the Japanese journals and reference books on the 3rd floor. In addition to those, though, Ohio State University Libraries also has many DVDs and VHS tapes located elsewhere, including in the Book Depository. The only way to find the films is through the library’s catalog. We’ve been collecting Japanese films actively for several years, yet it seems that we still have a long way to go to build a decent collection! Please send your recommendations!
I am gradually learning about databases on Japanese film. It is amazing how many there are now! I will be studying these further as I continue to build the collection of Japanese films:
http://www.jmdb.ne.jp
Note: To browse, use the Ichiran (一覧) tab –
http://www.jmdb.ne.jp/index.cgi?IndexPage
http://db.eiren.org/
Covers 1959-2009
http://www.walkerplus.com/movie/kinejun/
Covers movies released in Japan 1945-
http://www.jishueiga.com/
http://www.eibunren.or.jp/database/about.html
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