| Abstract: | This article identifies sources of information for Japanese members of parliament (Diet). It focuses on four main sources that Dietmen often use—the news media, colleagues, bureaucrats, and newsmen—based on interviews conducted with politicians. Politicians differ in their use of certain channels, along lines of parliamentarian experience, the nature of contact they have with sources, and whether they belong to the ruling party or the opposition. The significant finding is that Diet members attributed much importance to the information they obtain from news reporters. |
