■ 7000 authors representing Japan
A large encyclopedia with the brains of each field as its writing team. About 7,000 people. All signed manuscripts.
■ Easy to understand and easy to see
The level of understanding is improved with a wealth of illustrations. In addition, a related color page is prepared for each item so that both children and adults can enjoy it.
■ Commitment to the size of text and composition of explanations
Pursue the size of characters to the maximum extent possible without compromising the amount of information. The explanations in specialized fields are also edited so that the outline of information can be grasped by drawing parables and specific examples.
■ Overwhelming amount of information
34 volumes, 90,000 items, total index items of 420,000, 25,000 pages. For important items, the volume is equivalent to one book.
Since the information is covered in a balanced manner from all fields, it can be used widely from research and learning of children to graduation theses and business.