東京大学史料編纂所

6 books

About the Author

The Tokyo University Historiographical Compilation Institute, established in 1869 as part of Japan's premier academic institution, is a renowned center dedicated to the meticulous compilation and preservation of historical documents. Renowned for its rigorous scholarly approach, the institute has produced extensive collections that illuminate the social, political, and cultural landscapes of feudal and early modern Japan. Through collaborative efforts of historians and archivists, it safeguards invaluable primary sources, ensuring their accessibility for researchers worldwide. Its flagship publication, 'Dai Nihon Kinsei Shiryō: Ichū Torishimari Rui Shū 33,' exemplifies this commitment by compiling detailed records of urban administration and law enforcement in the Edo period, offering profound insights into the mechanisms of city governance during Japan's transformative near-modern era.

Common genres

academic Archival Records Clan Archives Diaries and Memoirs Early Modern Japan Feudal Japan Foreign Relations Heian Period historical documents Japanese history Primary Sources religious history

Writing style

scholarly meticulous archival