Overview of the Japan-China Friendship Organization Journal Archive

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Overview of the Japan-China Friendship Organization Journal Archive

Before the normalization of diplomatic relations between Japan and China in 1972, various "Japan-China Friendship Organizations" were already engaged in private exchanges. This website provides access to journals published by these organizations prior to 1972. Thanks to the goodwill and cooperation of the relevant organizations, we have collected historically valuable materials, digitized them, and built a comprehensive database.

How did people view the situation in China and Japan's policy toward China during an era when information from the communist bloc was limited and ideological confrontation under the Cold War was intense? Contributions from key figures and quotations from People's Daily suggest that Chinese narratives may have influenced discussions in Japan even then. We invite you to use this resource to gain a multifaceted understanding--political, economic, and cultural--of the major event of Japan-China diplomatic normalization in the context of postwar Japanese political and diplomatic history.

Terms of Use (Important Notice)

The Japan-China Friendship Organization Journal Archive (hereinafter referred to as "this site") is a digital archive of journals published by Japan-China friendship organizations. It does not represent the views of the Japan Institute of International Affairs (hereinafter referred to as "the Institute").

The Institute assumes  no responsibility for any inconvenience, trouble, loss, or damage--whether direct or indirect--that may arise from using or being unable to use this site. Please note that access may be unavailable without prior notice due to system maintenance or other reasons at the Institute's discretion.

If you wish to use the journal data for purposes other than viewing on this site (such as quotation or reproduction), please ensure that, in addition to confirming that the data is publicly available on the Institute's website, you clearly indicate the journal title and the name of the issuing organization.