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Japanese Ancestry Records and the Koseki
A cautious guide to Japanese ancestry records: what the koseki family register is, why the honseki matters, who can request it, and other sources to try.
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Asian Ancestry Records
3 guides, starting with Japanese Ancestry Records and the Koseki.
Japanese Birth Records: How to Find and Read Them
How to find Japanese birth records: how births are recorded in the koseki, what you need to request one, how to read entries, and what to do if it is missing.
Korean Ancestry Search: Where to Begin
Starting a Korean ancestry search: surnames and bongwan, Hangul and Hanja names, jokbo clan books, where to search online, and what DNA tests can show.
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