How to Use for Genealogy Research
The Historiographical Institute at the University of Tokyo compiles and publishes major Japanese historical document series. Its electronic databases provide searchable texts of primary sources from ancient through early modern periods, useful for tracing noble, samurai, and religious institution lineages.
Overview
Located at 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo, Tokyo. Japan’s largest historical document compilation institution.
Available Databases
- HI-CAT Plus: Catalog and transcribed text search
- Dai Nihon Shiryo / Komonjo: Text database of ancient through early modern primary sources
- Historical Place Name Database: Search old place names and historical provinces (kuni)
Official Website
Historiographical Institute, University of Tokyo | SHIPS Database
