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Japan


Goal 1: Research and Records



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Goal 1: Learn about Japan research and records.


Choices:


AUse effective research methods for your Japanese ancestors.


  1. Koseki: Learn about Japanese genealogy in these articles, including the Koseki (family registration) records.

    FS—Japan Research Methods
    LT—Kosekis from Gotō: Japanese Genealogy Explained

  2. Explore the MyKoseki.com site learn more about Koseki and to search for records. Also find interactive maps of Japan prefectures that relate to Koseki.
  3. Learn more about Japanese research with Koseki in this video and article.

    What Is a Koseki?—5:22 - 2020


    Mykoseki.com: A Helpful Site for Japanese Genealogy Research

  4. Basics: Watch this video for ideas on discovering your Japanese ancestors.

    RT—Discovering Your Japanese Ancestors—53:48


  5. Learn more about basic Japanese research in this three-part video series.

    RT: Going Back to Japan: Basic Japanese Family History for All Nikkeijin, Part 1 (17:44) - 2021
    RT: Going Back to Japan: Basic Japanese Family History for All Nikkeijin, Part 2 (20:53) - 2021
    RT: Going Back to Japan: Basic Japanese Family History for All Nikkeijin, Part 3 (21:02) - 2021

  6. Case Studies: See these case studies in Japanese research.

    FS—Wiki: Japan Genealogy

  7. More: Read this article for more information on Japanese research.

    LT—Japanese Genealogy Explained


Search
  1. Explore the Japanese-American Family History Resources site.
  2. Explore the Forebears.io site for research records.
  3. Explore the Japan GenWeb site for research.
  4. Surnames: Search the Geneanet site for Japanese surnames.
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