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Kinokuniya Partners with Clarivate to Transform Academic Landscape in Japan

In a strategic move to bolster the academic environment in Japan, Kinokuniya Bookstore, a leading name in the Japanese publishing sector, has officially entered into a comprehensive sales agency agreement with Clarivate, the renowned provider of academic information services. This partnership will focus on promoting ProQuest Ebooks and ProQuest Central Premium, offering unparalleled access to a vast reservoir of scholarly content for Japanese educational institutions.

Since its establishment in 1927, Kinokuniya has proudly served as a reliable partner to Clarivate’s subsidiary, ProQuest, providing numerous Japanese academic institutions and libraries with innovative products for over half a century. The recent agreement solidifies this partnership, ensuring that more students and researchers gain access to the wealth of knowledge housed within ProQuest's offerings. This initiative not only aims to enrich individual learning experiences but also seeks to advance Japan's global academic standing and enhance talent development.

Unmatched Access to Academic Resources

ProQuest Ebooks offers a formidable collection of over 700,000 electronic books, free from simultaneous access limits, thanks to its collaboration with over 4,000 globally respected academic publishers. Meanwhile, ProQuest Central Premium encompasses a diverse array of content including major academic journals, general magazines, newspapers, theses, working papers, industry reports, case studies, and even multimedia content—all integrated onto a single platform designed to facilitate interdisciplinary searches. This extensive compilation meets the varying needs of students and researchers alike, thereby supporting an enriched learning journey.

Furthermore, both ProQuest services are equipped with advanced AI tools designed to enhance user experience. These innovations improve search functionalities and provide contextual summaries, keywords, and recommendations for related literature, which promise to make the research process more streamlined and efficient. Soon, these AI capabilities will also support multiple languages, paving the way for searches conducted in Japanese, thus allowing for efficient utilization of the vast array of foreign literature and resources.

Insights from Leadership

In a statement regarding the strengthened partnership, Matti Shem Tov, CEO of Clarivate, emphasized, “Clarivate has built a robust relationship with Kinokuniya over the years. This enhanced partnership will support the diverse curricula of universities in Japan and facilitate the development of a more effective learning environment, ultimately delivering greater value to researchers and librarians. Together with Kinokuniya, Clarivate looks toward the future, driving innovation with high-quality global knowledge and research resources.”

Echoing this sentiment, Masafumi Takai, Chairman of Kinokuniya, expressed his enthusiasm about the evolution of this strategic alliance. “I am delighted to reaffirm the strengthened partnership between Kinokuniya and Clarivate. Together, we have contributed to the advancement of academia in Japan. Building on this enduring relationship, we aim for further growth of the research ecosystem in Japan. We are excited to provide ProQuest Ebooks and ProQuest Central Premium to Japanese academic libraries, which we believe will undoubtedly bring excellent value to researchers and students in the region.”

About Clarivate

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About Kinokuniya Bookstore

Kinokuniya Bookstore boasts a legacy of excellence as Japan's largest bookstore chain, founded in 1927, with plans to celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2027. With a wide array of services extending from the sale of domestic and international books, magazines, databases, and e-books to the delivery of educational research equipment and library management, Kinokuniya supports educational institutions nationwide. The bookstore collaborates with over 3,000 publishers and academic societies, contributing significantly to the development of academic research in Japan.

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