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Research topic

This research examines the transformation of samurai society in the 17th century, a period of transition from war and conflict to peace, from a new perspective. The field of study is the Tohoku region, with a particular focus on the Nanbu family of the Morioka domain throughout the Edo period.

Research Topics

Encounter with historical materials

Encountering historical sources is crucial for advancing research. No matter how clear you want to investigate a problem, you cannot proceed with research without relevant historical materials. Currently, I am involved in the publication of historical source collections and the source material sections of local government histories, striving to provide many people with opportunities to encounter various historical materials. When I was a student, I encountered the Morioka Domain's chief retainer's diary, "Miscellaneous Writings" (owned by the Morioka Historical and Cultural Museum, pictured left), and began my research. More recently, I have been involved in the publication of the chief retainer's diary, "Memoranda" (owned by the Morioka Historical and Cultural Museum, pictured right), which survives from the Tenpo era to 1870 (Morioka Domain's Chief Retainer's Diary: Memoranda), Toyo Shoin, and my research interests have expanded from the 17th century to the 18th and 19th centuries, and from the Edo period to the Meiji period. I encourage you all to encounter many historical sources, make new discoveries, and paint your own original historical picture!

Diary of the Chief Retainer: "Miscellaneous Writings"

Chief Retainer's Diary "Memorandum"

Recent works

• "Horses and People in the Edo Period" (Yoshikawa Kobunkan, 2015)
• "The Formation and Development of Early Modern Samurai Society" (Yoshikawa Kobunkan, 2020)
• "Edo Daimyo as Seen from Their Homes: The Nanbu Family - Morioka Domain" (Yoshikawa Kobunkan, 2023)

Edo Daimyo as seen from their homes
Nanbu family - Morioka Domain -