Digital Momijiyama Bunko Help

This help page explains the various features provided by the Digital Momijiyama Bunko system. Figure 1 shows the correspondence between the Digital Momijyama Bunko home page and the table of contents numbers on this help page. 

1. Language Selection

Pressing the "Language" button allows you to switch between Japanese, English, and Chinese. Bibliographic data is available only in Japanese. Some sections are not yet multilingual as they are still under preparation. 

2. Search Historical Documentation

Kanko Shojakumokuroku and Goshomotsugatanikki Suitoroku are currently being prepared for public release. 

2.1 Genjizoho Goshojakumokuroku

• The full text of Genjizoho Goshojakumokuroku (including Ikokushomoku, Goshojaku Rairekishi, and Shimatsuki) is available for public access.

• A standardized version of the text, in which all characters have been unified to the orthodox forms based on the Kangxi Dictionary, is provided on the Traditional Characters Edition page.

• The text in the Traditional Characters Edition is not compatible with variant character searches. To enable searches using commonly used Japanese character forms on Japanese-language PCs, a separate Standard Characters Edition page has been created. We recommend using the Standard Characters Edition page when performing in-page searches. (For details on the in-page search function, see 2.1.2.)

• The order of the text follows the volume sequence arranged by our research group. For differences from the organization order used by the original holder (Archives and Mausolea Department of the Imperial Household Agency), please refer to the Introduction page.

2.1.1　Display Contents 

The Genjizoho Goshojakumokuroku display format is explained based on Figure 2. The numbers ① to ⑥ in the figure correspond to the numbers in the following descriptions.

Figure 2. Excerpt from the Full-Text Page of Genjizoho Goshojakumokuroku

① The original text has been divided into one section per line, with "*番号" (No.) representing the sequential line number.

② The display is subdivided into four sections: "主目録 (Shumokuroku, meaning Main-catalog)," "彙刻書目 (Ikokushomoku)," "来歴志 (Goshojaku Rairekishi)," and "始末記 (Shimatsuki)". Clicking the blue links below the search box will take you to the first line of each respective section.

③ The "link" field in the first line of each volume contains a link to the image page for that volume, available in the 書陵部所蔵資料目録・画像公開システム (Shoryobu Holdings Catalog and Image System) by the Archives and Mausolea Department of the Imperial Household Agency. Clicking the displayed text "slink" will take you to the corresponding page.

④ If the same book appears multiple times across the "主目録 (Shumokuroku)," "彙刻書目 (Ikokushomoku)," "来歴志 (Goshojaku Rairekishi)," and "始末記 (Shimatsuki)" sections, the "参照 (Reference)" field in each corresponding row indicates the sequential line number of the referenced entry. Clicking the reference number will take you to the linked entry.

⑤ If bibliographic data for books listed in the "主目録 (Shumokuroku)" is available in the Digital Momijiyama Bunko, the "書誌 (Bibliography)" field will display "link." Clicking it will navigate to the Bibliographic Information and Image page of Digital Momijiyama Bunko.

⑥ The search functions provided on this page are the same for both the "Traditional Characters Edition" and the "Standard Characters Edition." (For details on the search function, see 2.1.2.)

2.1.2　In-Page Search Functions

• "レコードの抽出 (Record Extraction)" Box: Displays all rows that contain the entered search term. However, it does not allow searches limited to specific fields such as title or author.

• "ページ内テキスト検索 (In-page Text Search)"：Enter a search term and press the "検索 (Search)" button to highlight the matching text within the currently displayed content. However, you cannot jump directly from one highlighted instance to the next. If you wish to navigate through highlighted results sequentially, please use the browser's built-in search function by pressing [Ctrl] + [F] (for Windows). 

• "リセット (Reset)": Clears the search term entered in the "ページ内テキスト検索 (In-Page Text Search)" field. However, the highlighted text remains unchanged.

• "ページリセット (Page Reset)": Clears the extracted results from the "レコードの抽出 (Record Extraction)" search and restores the page to its initial state.

3. Search Extant Materials

3.1 Traditional Bibliographic Classification

• Clicking "Traditional Bibliographic Classification" displays all books included in this system in classification order (see 4).
  
  

• Clicking "Japanese Titles" lists all Japanese books with bibliographic data in this system according to the classification in the 改訂内閣文庫国書分類目録 (Revised Naikaku Bunko Catalog of Japanese Books).
  
  

• Clicking "Chinese and Korean Titles" lists all Chinese and Korean books with bibliographic data and full-text images in this system, arranged according to the Four-Part Classification.
  
  

• Clicking within the "Japanese Titles" search box displays the major classifications from the 改訂内閣文庫国書分類目録 (Revised Naikaku Bunko Catalog of Japanese Books), allowing you to select a classification. However, some classifications may not contain any books in this system.

• In the "Chinese and Korean Titles" section, clicking the "部 (Category)" or "類 (Subcategory)" search boxes allows you to select a classification from the displayed options. It is also possible to specify only a "類 (Subcategory)" without selecting a "部 (Category)."

3.2 Database Search

• In the Database Search function allows searching of the detailed bibliographic data displayed on the Bibliographic Data and Reference Images pages (see Figure 5)--referred to as "書誌 (Bibliographic Data)"--as well as the summary of this bibliographic data, shown at the top of the Bibliographic Data and Images page--referred to as "目録 (Catalog)" (see Figure 6). 

• The main fields for Catalog and Bibliographic Data are listed in 5.2.

• If a title or author's name has an alternative name, it may be separately recorded in the database for search convenience. These alternative names are referred to as "典拠 (Authority Data)." Authority data is not displayed on the Bibliographic Data and Images page.

• The database search function supports variant character searches.

3.2.1　Simple Search Box

The functions of the Simple Search Box are explained based on Figure 3. The numbers ① to ④ in the figure correspond to the numbers in the following descriptions.

Figure 3. Simple Search Box for Database Search

① Enter a search term in the Simple Search Box and press the "Search" button to find bibliographic entries that contain the specified term.

② Search Type: Selecting "Catalog" searches both the Catalog (see 3.2) and Authority Data. Selecting "Bib." searches both the Bibliographic Data (see 3.2) and Authority Data.

③ Include: If the "Subheadings" checkbox is unchecked, the search will target only parent bibliographic records, such as collected works, and exclude sub-records.

④ Clicking the blue text "Open Advanced Search" reveals the Detailed Search Box (see 3.2.2).

3.2.2　Detailed Search Box

• The Detailed Search Box allows you to search within the Bibliographic Data (see 3.2) by specifying the fields to be searched. You can combine multiple fields to refine your search.

• When the Detailed Search Box is open, the Simple Search Box becomes inactive. It is not possible to enter search terms in both the Simple Search Box and the Detailed Search Box simultaneously for a combined search.

• The functions of the Detailed Search Box are explained based on Figure 4. The numbers ① to ⑪ in the figure correspond to the numbers in the following descriptions.

Figure 4. Detailed Search Box for Database Search

① Title:  Searches for titles appearing in the fields of Classified Catalogs (see ⑨), Outer Titles, Covers, Main Title in Volume 1, Running Titles, Tail Titles, Prefatory and Postscript Titles, and any title appearing in the Catalog. If these fields contain information other than the title, those descriptions may also be included in the search results.

② Author:  Searches for author names appearing in the fields of Covers, Main Title in Volume 1, Tail Titles, Prefatory and Postscript Titles, and the Catalog. If these fields contain information other than the author's name, those descriptions may also be included in the search results.

③ "Include Variants" Checkbox:  When checked, the search includes Authority Data. Unchecking this option excludes Authority Data from the search. 

④ Print/MS:  Searches for Print/MS appearing in the fields of Covers, Inscriptions, and the Catalog. If these fields contain additional descriptions beyond print/MS, those descriptions may also be included in the search results. 

⑤Date (up until):  By specifying a dynasty or a Western calendar year and clicking the "Search" button, the system displays only books published or copied on or before the specified time.

• Dynasty: Can be selected from a dropdown menu, which lists options categorized by a text's region of copying/printing—Japanese, Chinese, and Korean titles. Therefore, selecting a dynasty also implies the selection of a region of production.

• C.E.: If a specific year is entered, the search will not be limited by region.

⑥ Carver Signature:  Searches for Carver Signatures recorded in running titles and other relevant locations.

⑦ Previous Owner:  Searches for provenance information appearing in the Outer Title, Additional Notes, and Catalog. If these fields contain additional descriptions beyond former ownership information, those descriptions may also be included in the search results.

⑧ Seals:  Searches for inscription text on Seals. However, seals stamped by the current holding institution are not recorded in the bibliographic data and therefore cannot be searched.

⑨ Shelf Number:  Searches for Shelf Numbers listed in the following catalogs:

• 和漢図書分類目録 (Classified Catalog of Japanese and Chinese Books), Archives and Mausolea Department, the Imperial Household Agency, 1955

• 改訂内閣文庫漢籍分類目録 (Revised Naikaku Bunko Catalog of Chinese Books),1971

• 改訂内閣文庫国書分類目録 (Revised Naikaku Bunko Catalog of Japanese Books), 1976

⑩ Functions Identical to "Traditional Bibliographic Classification" in 3.1.

⑪ Functions Identical to 3.2.1 ③.

4. Traditional Bibliographic Classification / Search Results List Page 

• This page displays selected fields from the Catalog (see 3.2). 

• The arrangement of entries in the Traditional Bibliographic Classification / Search Results List is based on the following:

  • For Japanese books, the classification follows 改訂内閣文庫国書分類目録 (Revised Naikaku Bunko Catalog of Japanese Books).

  • For Chinese and Korean books, the entries are arranged according to the Four-Part Classification.

  • Within each classification category, entries are further sorted in the following order (if applicable):

    • Buddhist Canon number

    • Dynasty of the first author

    • Title in Japanese syllabary (gojūon) order

• The functions of the Traditional Bibliographic Classification / Search Results List pages are explained based on Figure 5. The numbers ① to ② in the figure correspond to the explanations below.

Figure 5. Example of the Traditional Bibliographic Classification / Search Results List Page

① Clicking this icon will navigate to the Bibliographic Data and Reference Images page (see 5). From there, you can also access the Full-Text Images page, if available.

② Clicking this icon will navigate directly to the Full-Text Images page (see 6). Please note that full-text images are not available for all titles.

5. Bibliographic Data and Reference Images Page

5.1　Page Functions 

• The data displayed on this page is referred to as Bibliographc Data within the Database Search function (see 3.2).

• The functions of the Bibliographic Data and Reference Images page are explained based on Figure 6. The numbers ① to ③ in the figure correspond to the explanations below.

Figure 6. Example of the Bibliographic Data and Reference Images Page 

① Clicking a blue link in the Bibliographic Data section will display the corresponding reference image on the right side of the screen.

② Search Results:

• Clicking "Next" will navigate to the Bibliographic Data and Reference Images page for the next search result (title) from the Traditional Bibliographic Classification / Search Results List page.

• Clicking "Prev" will navigate to the previous result.

• Clicking "Return to Results" will return you to the Traditional Bibliographic Classification / Search Results List page.

③ Clicking "Full Text Image" will open the Full-Text Image page for the currently displayed title. The IIIF Manifest icon and label provide a link to the IIIF manifest file. You can view the full-text images using an external IIIF-compatible viewer by either dragging the icon into the viewer or copying and pasting the manifest URL. If full-text images are not available in this system, but the images are accessible through the National Archives of Japan’s Digital Archive, a link will be displayed.

5.2　Fields Recorded in the Bibliographic Data and Reference Images Page

5.2.1　Catalog Fields 

• Content Classification

• Titles and case/shelf numbers listed in one of the following :

  • • 和漢図書分類目録 (Classified Catalog of Japanese and Chinese Books), Archives and Mausolea Department, the Imperial Household Agency, 195

    • 改訂内閣文庫漢籍分類目録 (Revised Naikaku Bunko Catalog of Chinese Books),1971

    • 改訂内閣文庫国書分類目録 (Revised Naikaku Bunko Catalog of Japanese Books), 1976

• Titles, etc.: Title, volume number, alternative titles, appendices, and missing volumes

• Physical Description: Place of reproduction, size, number of physical volumes

• Author Information: Dynasty at the time of authorship, author's name, statement of responsibility 

• Publication/Copying Details: Date and type of publication or copying, name of publisher/scribe, notes on source texts or referenced editions

• Provenance and Additions: Supplementary volumes, marginalia, inscriptions, former ownership

5.2.2　Bibliographic Data Fields 

• Binding: Cover, outer title, binding method, flyleaves, type of paper

• Between Cover and Main Text: Frontispiece, cover page

• Preface: Titles from various front matter, date and author of the preface

• Beginning of Text and Main Body: Initial titles and author signatures, tables of contents, paragraph breaks, etc.

• Format: Page frame or writing area, lining, typefaces, fore-edge label elements

• End of Volume / Additional Material: Any appendices or supplementary materials at the end of the volume

• Colophon or Copying Statement: Colophons, inscriptions related to copying or printing

• Additions: Supplementary volumes, marginalia, inscriptions, and seals

5.3　Notes on Recording Bibliographic Data

• Text quoted from the original materials is enclosed in Japanese quotation marks 「　」 within the bibliographic data. These quoted sections generally reflect the character forms used in the original, but only characters that can be represented in UTF-8 have been selected. For all other data, including editorial notes added by the database compilers, Japanese standard characters have been used. 

6. Full-Text Images Page

6.1　Page Functions

• Each image generally represents a two-page spread of a bound book or a single sheet from a scroll or accordion-style book. The images are organized by volume, fascicle, or scroll, and display both the cover and all areas with ink marking.

• The IIIF (International Image Interoperability Framework) standard has been adopted for image delivery and viewing.

• The functions of the Full-Text Images page are explained based on Figure 7. The numbers ① to ④ in the figure correspond to the explanations below.

Figure 7. Example of the Full-Text Images Page 

① The top of the screen displays the sequence numbers of the units (volumes, fascicles, or scrolls) of the book. By selecting a number, you can jump to the beginning of the corresponding unit. If a horizontal scroll bar appears at the top, you can drag it to reveal additional units.

② Clicking "Traditional Bibliographic Classification" navigates to the Traditional Bibliographic Classification page (see 4). Clicking "Bibliography" navigates to the corresponding Bibliographic Data and Reference Images page for the currently viewed item (see 5).

③ Clicking this icon displays a list of thumbnails for the currently selected unit. Selecting a thumbnail allows you to jump to any specific location within that unit.

④ The full-text images are displayed starting from the first image of each book. Clicking here will take you to the next page.

6.2　Notes on Full-Text Images 

• The digitized image files in this archive are created with ICC profiles applied. Accurate color representation can be achieved by calibrating your monitor.

• Even in cases where the binding shows irregularities or disarrangement, the images are presented as they appeared at the time of photography.

• When paper inserts or pasted-on sheets are present in the original material and can be moved without causing damage, the inserted or attached state is shown first, followed by an image displaying the sheet after being lifted or unfolded.

• For works written or printed on one side only, if the reverse side contains supplementary writing in ink or vermilion, only those portions with ink markings are shown at the end of each unit.

• For flyleaves without any writing, if they are relatively few in number, all such leaves are displayed. However, when they are numerous, not all may be included.

• In cases where seals are repeatedly applied across all sheet joins or reverse pages, such details are explained in the bibliographic data, and not all corresponding images may be displayed.