New Publication: 'New Tachikawa City History: Historical Materials, Early Modern 2' Now on Sale
The Tachikawa City History Compilation Project has released its latest publication, 'New Tachikawa City History: Historical Materials, Early Modern 2.' This book compiles 309 ancient documents and illustrations related to the Sunagawa area during the Edo period, offering detailed insights into the region's history, culture, and daily life.
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Cover of 'New Tachikawa City History: Historical Materials, Early Modern 2': A partial illustration of Sunagawa Village in the early modern period (owned by the Sunagawa family).
Illustration of Owari Domain's hawk hunting grounds (copied in Bunsei 12).
The Tachikawa City History Compilation Project investigates and collects historical materials from various periods related to Tachikawa City and compiles them into historical material volumes. The latest publication, 'Early Modern 2,' includes 309 ancient documents from within and outside the city related to the Sunagawa area during the Edo period.
To provide a guide for reading the main volume, the beginning offers an easy-to-understand overview of the Sunagawa area at that time.
'New Tachikawa City History: Historical Materials, Early Modern 2' - B5 size, 16 pages of color plates, 608 pages of main text, hardcover, price 2,500 yen.
▼Click here for details on the Tachikawa City History Compilation Project
http://www.city.tachikawa.lg.jp/chiikibunka/sisi/hensanshitu/shishi_top.html
Highlights!
■ We have digitized ancient documents remaining in old families and temples, including the Sunagawa family, who served as the headman of Sunagawa Village, and also included images such as illustrations.
■ In addition to the conditions of the villages in the Sunagawa area during the Edo period, the book also contains abundant historical materials related to the 'Hawk Hunting Ground Custodian and Guide' and 'Aqueduct Patrol Officer' roles served by the Sunagawa family. This allows readers to learn about the management and daily life of the Owari Domain's hawk hunting grounds and the Tamagawa Aqueduct, which were widely involved in the Tama region.
■ A valuable image of the Sunagawa Village's large banner (from the first to fourth groups) from Man'en 1 (1860), newly discovered from the Sunagawa family, is also a highlight of this book's appendix.
Guide to Each Chapter
■ Chapter 1: Introduces historical materials from the Sunagawa family documents, divided into the following nine sections:
〇 Village appearance and structure 〇 New field development and villagers' burden 〇 Hawk hunting grounds 〇 Management of Tamagawa Aqueduct and branch water 〇 Village industries
〇 Temples and beliefs 〇 Villagers' daily life 〇 Village information and literature 〇 Sunagawa Village at the end of the Edo period
■ Chapter 2: Documents of the Suzuki family, who served as the kumigashira (group leader) of Sunagawa Village's eighth group.
■ Chapter 3: Documents of the local guardian shrine, Azusami Tenjin Shrine.
■ Chapter 4: Documents of old families and temples related to the Sunagawa area, such as the Miyazaki family, Shimada family, Yamakawa family, and Itaki family.
■ Chapter 5: Documents from outside the city, such as the Nakafuji family documents.
'New Tachikawa City History' can be purchased at the following locations:
■ Tachikawa City Hall 3rd Floor, City Information Corner
1156-9 Izumicho, Tachikawa City
☎ 042-523-2111 (main)
■ Tachikawa City History and Folklore Museum
3-12-34 Fujimicho, Tachikawa City
☎ 042-525-0860
■ Orion Shobo Norte Store
Park Avenue 3rd Floor, 2-42-1 Akebonocho, Tachikawa City
☎ 042-522-1231
■ Junkudo Bookstore Tachikawa Takashimaya Store
Tachikawa Takashimaya S.C. 6th Floor, 2-39-3 Akebonocho, Tachikawa City
☎ 042-512-9910
Contact:
Tachikawa City Culture and Sports Department, City History Compilation Office
TEL: 042-506-0021 (direct)
Email: chiikibunka-t@city.tachikawa.lg.jp
Illustration of Owari Domain's hawk hunting grounds (copied in Bunsei 12).
The Tachikawa City History Compilation Project investigates and collects historical materials from various periods related to Tachikawa City and compiles them into historical material volumes. The latest publication, 'Early Modern 2,' includes 309 ancient documents from within and outside the city related to the Sunagawa area during the Edo period.
To provide a guide for reading the main volume, the beginning offers an easy-to-understand overview of the Sunagawa area at that time.
'New Tachikawa City History: Historical Materials, Early Modern 2' - B5 size, 16 pages of color plates, 608 pages of main text, hardcover, price 2,500 yen.
▼Click here for details on the Tachikawa City History Compilation Project
http://www.city.tachikawa.lg.jp/chiikibunka/sisi/hensanshitu/shishi_top.html
Highlights!
■ We have digitized ancient documents remaining in old families and temples, including the Sunagawa family, who served as the headman of Sunagawa Village, and also included images such as illustrations.
■ In addition to the conditions of the villages in the Sunagawa area during the Edo period, the book also contains abundant historical materials related to the 'Hawk Hunting Ground Custodian and Guide' and 'Aqueduct Patrol Officer' roles served by the Sunagawa family. This allows readers to learn about the management and daily life of the Owari Domain's hawk hunting grounds and the Tamagawa Aqueduct, which were widely involved in the Tama region.
■ A valuable image of the Sunagawa Village's large banner (from the first to fourth groups) from Man'en 1 (1860), newly discovered from the Sunagawa family, is also a highlight of this book's appendix.
Guide to Each Chapter
■ Chapter 1: Introduces historical materials from the Sunagawa family documents, divided into the following nine sections:
〇 Village appearance and structure 〇 New field development and villagers' burden 〇 Hawk hunting grounds 〇 Management of Tamagawa Aqueduct and branch water 〇 Village industries
〇 Temples and beliefs 〇 Villagers' daily life 〇 Village information and literature 〇 Sunagawa Village at the end of the Edo period
■ Chapter 2: Documents of the Suzuki family, who served as the kumigashira (group leader) of Sunagawa Village's eighth group.
■ Chapter 3: Documents of the local guardian shrine, Azusami Tenjin Shrine.
■ Chapter 4: Documents of old families and temples related to the Sunagawa area, such as the Miyazaki family, Shimada family, Yamakawa family, and Itaki family.
■ Chapter 5: Documents from outside the city, such as the Nakafuji family documents.
'New Tachikawa City History' can be purchased at the following locations:
■ Tachikawa City Hall 3rd Floor, City Information Corner
1156-9 Izumicho, Tachikawa City
☎ 042-523-2111 (main)
■ Tachikawa City History and Folklore Museum
3-12-34 Fujimicho, Tachikawa City
☎ 042-525-0860
■ Orion Shobo Norte Store
Park Avenue 3rd Floor, 2-42-1 Akebonocho, Tachikawa City
☎ 042-522-1231
■ Junkudo Bookstore Tachikawa Takashimaya Store
Tachikawa Takashimaya S.C. 6th Floor, 2-39-3 Akebonocho, Tachikawa City
☎ 042-512-9910
Contact:
Tachikawa City Culture and Sports Department, City History Compilation Office
TEL: 042-506-0021 (direct)
Email: chiikibunka-t@city.tachikawa.lg.jp