1. The Challenge of JanJan 2005. 06. 25 OhmyNews International Citizen Reporters’ Forum Japan Internet News. Co., Ltd.

2. What is JanJan? ‘Japan Alternative News for Justices And New cultures’ “Justice” is only by one standard?? Many opinion Multiple values

3. “JanJan” also represents the constant ringing of an alarm bell being rung as a warning to society. What is JanJan?

4. 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.

5. The Birth of JanJan 2 July. 09. 2002Establishment 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

6. June 2005… Everyday 15~20 articles 1 update a day 2200 citizen reporters Only one Advertisement Capital Fund: 150 million

7. Citizen Reporters in the world

8. 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.

9. 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.

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11. Function of JanJan 1. “Learn” …. Read articles 2. “Inform” …. Event information, weblog 3. “Research” ….Links, Election DB 4. “Communicate” ….BBS, writer’s profile, weblog

12. Next Endeavor of JanJan 1.Newsflash Organize a “News Guerilla” team 2. Video News  Citizens’ Media Center ??

13. Citizen Reporters Gathering 1 st Gathering February 2004 2 nd Gathering March 2005

14. JanJan inside 10 staff Average Age : 33.2

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