Check the genealogy

１　Materials to know what a genealogy is.
２　Book of Japanese History
３　Major genealogy

A genealogy is a table that describes the ancestral strains. When studying the lineage of a historical person, the genealogy is useful as a "relationship diagram". By examining the relationship between marriages and adoptive children, you can check alliances between clans, and check parent-child relationships and generational relationships from the year of birth.

"Supplemental revision of the genealogy literature reference materials" (outside site) Koichi Maruyama / Edition Ryokuin Shobo 5F, 1992 Reference 288.0

It explains a wide range of genealogy, surnames, family crests, historical materials, encyclopedias, and flora books for examining the history of Japan. In particular, genealogy and materials related to family genealogy are widely collected from books and magazine articles published before 1979.

"Basic knowledge of genealogy research" (outside site) Volume 4 Kondo Publishing, 1989-90 5F Reference 288.2

It contains an explanation of the genealogy materials from ancient times and a commentary on the names of major historical figures that can be read from them. In particular, Volume 4 explains historical materials related to genealogy from the Middle Ages to the present age, the current genealogy research situation, and how to examine your family.

"Japanese History Family Genealogy Dictionary" (outside site) Tetsuo Owada / [etc.] Kodansha, 5th floor, 2003 Reference 288.1

From ancient times to the end of the Tokugawa period and the Meiji Restoration, it contains 401 surnames of royal families, royal families, and samurai who moved Japan's history. In addition to genealogy, commentary, family crests, it contains commentary of about 8,800 people who have achieved achievements in the literature.

"Japanese Genealogy Book" (outside site) Shoichi Hioki / Authors Publishing Society 5F, 1973 Reference 288.2

This is a reproduction of "Nippon Genealogy Soran" published by Kaikakusha in 1936. In addition to the genealogy of the Imperial Family and various families, it contains the genealogy of various arts and various schools such as Buddhism, incense and religious songs, calligraphy, Noh, and Go, and is compiled into one book. The supplementary Kodansha Academic Bunko version (outside site) has also been published.

"Japanese family and genealogy Encyclopedia" (outside site) Takayuki Okutomi / Author Tokyodo Publishing 5F, 2008 Reference 288.2

The 1318 surnames known in Japanese history are selected, and their origins and historical changes are summarized. At the beginning of the book, "surname, last name, and name small history" explains the terms related to surname and name.

The genealogy survey is one of the people's surveys. If it is a historical person, it is important to know the system of the time when the person was alive. In addition, a list of successive positions and government positions that the person has assigned will help you understand the performance of that person. Here, we introduce a handbook of Japanese history that is useful for genealogy surveys.

"Reading History Archives" (outside site) The University of Tokyo Historical Archives/author Kodansha 1966 Archives

　This is a reproduction of a book of Japanese history published in 1933. In the genealogy-related area, the Kansei Shigeshu Moro family record (described later) is listed as a government name index and a genealogy of learning, martial arts, and art.

"Japanese History Overview" (outside site) 6 volumes, supplementary volume 3 Takashi Imai / [etc.] 5th floor of Newcomer traffic company Reference 210.0

　This is a handbook published for the purpose of summarizing the "Reading History Handbook" and the subsequent published "Reading History Handbook". It is organized by age from ancient times to modern times.

"Necessary Japanese History" (outside site) Kikkawa Hirobunkan Editorial Department / Edition Kikkawa Hirobunkan 5F, 2006 Reference 210.0

　It deals from ancient times to the Edo period. From the Meiji era to 2006 (Heisei 18), it was handled in "Must Modern History".

Here, we introduce a collection of typical genealogy compiled in Japan. One of the motivations for the compilation of the genealogy is that the rulers of time prove the legitimacy of their regimes. My family led to the royal family and other noble species, and I wrote a genealogy to show that my father and grandfather's lineage was the family's main family.

This is a private collection of private genealogy completed by Kinsada Toin, a public family of the North and South Dynasties, and is a fundamental material for genealogy research. This book is a collection of a wealth of genealogy from various people and arranges it independently, and also records personal traces with small books and notes. It is thought that it was established around 1400, but it is reported that it was revised afterwards.

58-60, Volume 58, Separate Volume 2 Kikkawa Hirobunkan 5F 210.0

This is the culmination of the genealogy of the Imperial Family, Public Family, Samurai, and Shakuya compiled at the end of the Edo period. It is said to have been completed by Tadahiko Iida in 1857. In the genealogy of the public family, not only the genealogy of the Lord, but also the children are posted. The index also has a surname index, a name index, a title index, and a list of death years.

"Genealogy Compilation Request" (outside site) All 15 books, separate volume 3 masterpieces Publishing 5F, 1973 Reference Book 288.2

This is a summary of the 18 genealogy of the "group document obedience" genealogy and 397 genealogy of the group. In addition to about 400 genealogy such as the Emperor, the Imperial Family, and the samurai, it also contains genealogy of local royal families that started after the Middle Ages. It contains a genealogy based on "Compilation of Various Family Trees", and also includes genealogy from various families.

"Group Book Genealogy Department Collection and Dissemination Edition" (outside site) All 7 follow-up group document submission completion meeting 5F, 1985 Reference book 288.2

It was compiled by the Edo Shogunate as a follow-up of "Kanei era family genealogy" (outside site) (established in 1643). In particular, articles after the establishment of the Edo Shogunate are said to be accurate. It is necessary to note that the descriptions of the Tokugawa family, the three family, and the three Lords are omitted.

"Kansei Shigeshu Mororo Family Record" (outside site) 22 volumes, index 4 consecutive group document submission completion meeting 5th floor Reference 288.2

It contains more than 880 people who are more than daimyo and below the daimyo who were cut off in about 200 years from Keicho to the cultural year.

"Fast House" (External site) All 3 books follow-up group document completion meeting 5F, 1969 Reference 288.2

It is the genealogy of the shogunate of less than 10,000 stones. It deals with the period from Ieyasu Tokugawa to Iemitsu Tokugawa. Masa Atsushi Hotta, who was involved in the compilation of the "Kansei Shigeshu Mororo Family Record", was dissatisfied with the insufficient transmission of houses less than 10,000 stones in Rokutaka, and started this project. It is characterized by clarifying the source. A total of 235 volumes.

“History of the Cabinet Bunko Collection” (outside site) 57-64 Gumiko Shoin 1986 Kagein Library

It is a document that deals with the Shogunate from Kansei Shigeshu Moro family record to 1868. Using the "Edo Shogunate Flag Personal Name Encyclopedia" (outside site) as the bottom, "Moromukai Geographical Survey Record" (outside site), "Edo Makutomi People's Encyclopedia" (outside site), "Yanagiei Assistant" (outside site) Description is also written.

"After Kansei Publishing Hagimoto Family Encyclopedia" (outside site) Vol. 6 Orient Shorin 1997-98 5F Reference 281.0

"Takekan" is a yearbook-style staff record published by the private sector during the Edo period. It describes the outline of the samurai, such as the name, genealogy, stone height, and salary of the daimyo and flagship of the Edo period. "Daibukan" is a compilation of various published "Takekan" in the Showa era. In addition, Volume 1 also contains each Takekan before the Edo period.

"Daitakekan Revision and Supplement" (outside site) Hiroshi Nakashita / edited and published, 5th floor, 1965 Reference 281.0

"Moro family biography" and "Moro family knowledge book" are the genealogy of the Dogami family from ancient times to the end of the Tokugawa period (houses that were allowed to go ascending) in order of family status. The "Moroie Chifuki" owned by Motoichi is a revised supplement that combines "Setsukeden" with the one published in 1966. There is a separate index for the underground courtroom from ancient times to Kaei 5 (1852), which is not allowed to rise, below the fourth place) in order of birth for each house.
The "Guardian Family Tree Book" is based on "Senshin context", "Sign Lord", "Seiden", "International Family Legend", "Seiden", "Moroya Knowledge Book", "Group Archives", "Genealogy Compilation", etc. It also contains genealogy of lower-class nobles other than the Dojo family.

• "Morieden" (External site) All 3 volumes Engraved Japanese Classic Complete Works Contemporary Shichosha 1978 Library
• Underground family biography (outside site) 5 volumes, index engraving Japanese classics Complete Works Hyundai Shichosha 1978 Library
• "The Lord's Family Genealogy of Moroie Knowledge" (outside site) 1988.2 5F, 1988 Reference 288.2
• "List of Imperial Family Trees" (outside site) Toshitaka Kondo / Edited by Tokyodo Publishing 1994 Library

A genealogy centered on the former Chinese people from the late Edo period has been published.

• "Heisei Shinshu Former Huge Family Taisei" (outside site)　Upper and lower Kasumi Kaikan Family Taisei Editorial Committee / Compilation Kasumi Kaikan 1996 Library
• "Business World Family Record Daikan" (outside site)　5th edition of Modern Master's Family Publishing 1982 Library
• "Contemporary Family Records" (outside site)　1976 Library of Japan History Association/ Editorial Press The University of Tokyo Publishing

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