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    1. Civic journalism gains momentum in Japanese newsrooms

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    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Parry, Kate (author)
    Format:
    Journal article
    Publication Date:
    2004-02-19
    Published:
    Japan
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 148 Document Number: C23606
    Journal Title:
    Japan Media Review
    Notes:
    Via Online Journalism Review. 4 pages., Case examples include a periodical that investigated unregistered chemicals and found widespread use throughout Japan, even on "organic" farms. Started an online "Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Research Lab" as a virtual think tank to tackle the problem in a way that included the voices of everyday Japanese citizens. "The idea of connecting producers and consumers through civic journalism has become a standard approach to agriculture coverage in the Tohoku farming region."