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The Challenge of JanJan
2005. 06. 25
OhmyNews International Citizen Reporters’ Forum
Japan Internet News. Co., Ltd.
What is JanJan?
‘Japan Alternative News for
Justices And New cultures’
“Justice” is only by one standard??
Many opinion Multiple values
“JanJan” also represents the constant ringing of an alarm bell being rung as a warning to society.
What is JanJan?
The Birth of JanJan 1
Harumi SUDA
From NGO
Hiroshi ITO
From Library
Ken TAKEUCHI
From Media
Hitoshi Goto
From Academic
Hiroshi NOZAWA
From Business
Japan Internet News Co., Ltd.
The Birth of JanJan 2
July. 09. 2002 Establishment of Japan Internet News, Co., Ltd.
September. 2002 Decision of the name of “JanJan”
October. 16. 2002 The demonstration version of JanJan (#1~#10)
February. 01. 2003 Official opening of JanJan
At the Opening…
- 124 Writers
- 418 Articles
- 6 Staff
Background:
-Influence of OhmyNews
-Alternative for Mass Media
-Volunteer Spirit
June 2005…
Everyday
15~20 articles
1 update a day
2200 citizen reporters
Only one Advertisement
Capital Fund:
150 million
Citizen Reporters in the world
Examples of Hot Articles
Accusation
"Hamaoka nuclear power generation becomes uncontrollable" -- shocking testimony from a former designer
Customers’ Protest
Shiseido, Japan’s largest cosmetics maker, discriminates against bald men in its advertisement.
Look At Japan From A Distance
JR accident caused over 100 deaths. How was it viewed in Italy?
Column
A young father writes about the joys and tears of the everyday life with his Down Syndrome baby.
Citizen Reporters’ Code
(1) The citizen reporter is responsible for the articles he or she writes for JanJan.(2) The citizen reporter must use fair methods to collect information and confirm the facts.(3) Plagiarism and infringement of copyright are forbidden.(4) Libel, verbal abuse, expressions and contents that violate human rights are forbidden.(5) Discriminatory and filthy expressions are forbidden.(6) The citizen reporter promises not to such as receiving money and goods from a coverage object.(7) The citizen reporter understand and agree that JanJan’s editorial committee possess the editorial rights.
Function of JanJan
1. “Learn” … . Read articles
2. “Inform” … . Event information, weblog
3. “Research” ….Links, Election DB
4. “Communicate” … .BBS, writer’s profile, weblog
Next Endeavor of JanJan
1.Newsflash
Organize a “News Guerilla” team
2. Video News
Citizens’ Media Center ??
Citizen Reporters Gathering
1st Gathering
February 2004
2nd Gathering
March 2005
