Japan

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. Record Finder: Use the Japan Record Finder to evaulate types of records for Japanese research.
   
   FS—Wiki: Japan Record Finder


7. More: Read the article and watch the video for more information on Japanese research.
   
   LT—Japanese Genealogy Explained
   BYU—Researching Genealogy Records in Japan—45:14 - 2024
   
   
   

Search

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