"Where did my surname come from?" Administrative Scrivener discusses surnames and local history | Over 300 family tree consultations per month
Family Tree Creation Agency announces increasing inquiries into surname origins and family roots, noting over 300 monthly consultations. Their research links surnames to regional history and pre-Edo era life, addressing growing interest in end-of-life planning and preserving family history for descendants.
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Family Tree Creation Agency Co., Ltd. (Sapporo, Hokkaido; Representative Director and Administrative Scrivener Munetaka Watanabe) has announced trends observed from family tree research, regarding the increasing number of consultations in recent years about "the origin of surnames" and "one's roots."
[Official Blog] The World of Surnames | Origin and Roots of Surnames: https://e-kakeizu.com/2903/
Our company has conducted over 5,000 family tree investigations to date, and we currently receive over 300 consultations per month.
Recently, there has been a particular increase in consultations concerning roots and local history, such as "Where did my surname come from?" and "Where did my ancestors live?"
Many Japanese surnames are said to have a deep connection with place names, and in family tree research, surnames often reveal regional history, migration patterns, and life before the Edo period.
[Official Blog] What are the roots of surnames? The history of surnames in Japan, including Genji, Heishi, Fujiwara, and Tachibana: https://e-kakeizu.com/4206/
In actual investigations, we trace the history of each region and the movement of families by combining ancient documents, past records, gravestones, temple records, and local histories.
Furthermore, with the growing interest in "Shukatsu" (end-of-life planning) and family history in recent years, there has been an increase in requests to "leave family history for children and grandchildren."
A family tree is not just about researching ancestors; it is also a culture of contemplating "where one came from."
Our company will continue to disseminate information about surnames, roots, and family tree culture.
[Official Blog] Exploring ancestors through land and surnames...Family tree research methods from the era without family registers: https://e-kakeizu.com/2440/
■ Representative's Comment
Family Tree Creation Agency Co., Ltd.
Representative Director and Administrative Scrivener, Munetaka Watanabe
In family tree research, surnames can reveal regional history and the lives of ancestors.
The interest in "what does my surname mean?" and "where did my ancestors come from?" seems to be connected not just to mere knowledge, but to the desire to "know oneself."
I hope that through surnames and roots, we can provide an opportunity for people to become interested in the history and culture of various parts of Japan.
■ Related URLs
The World of Surnames | Origin and Roots of Surnames: https://e-kakeizu.com/2903/
What are the roots of surnames? The history of surnames in Japan, including Genji, Heishi, Fujiwara, and Tachibana: https://e-kakeizu.com/4206/
Exploring ancestors through land and surnames...Family tree research methods from the era without family registers: https://e-kakeizu.com/2440/
Inquiries: https://e-kakeizu.com/media-contact/
Media Coverage: https://e-kakeizu.com/office0/office6/
Inquiries about video adaptation and manga adaptation: https://e-kakeizu.com/adaptation/
Official Website: https://e-kakeizu.com/
■ Contact Information for this Matter
Family Tree Creation Agency Co., Ltd.
Contact Person: Munetaka Watanabe
Inquiries for interviews and project consultations
TEL: 0120-886-588
Mobile: 090-3019-4418
MAIL: info@e-kakeizu.com
Inquiry Form: https://e-kakeizu.com/media-contact/
Official Website: https://e-kakeizu.com/
[Official Blog] The World of Surnames | Origin and Roots of Surnames: https://e-kakeizu.com/2903/
Our company has conducted over 5,000 family tree investigations to date, and we currently receive over 300 consultations per month.
Recently, there has been a particular increase in consultations concerning roots and local history, such as "Where did my surname come from?" and "Where did my ancestors live?"
Many Japanese surnames are said to have a deep connection with place names, and in family tree research, surnames often reveal regional history, migration patterns, and life before the Edo period.
[Official Blog] What are the roots of surnames? The history of surnames in Japan, including Genji, Heishi, Fujiwara, and Tachibana: https://e-kakeizu.com/4206/
In actual investigations, we trace the history of each region and the movement of families by combining ancient documents, past records, gravestones, temple records, and local histories.
Furthermore, with the growing interest in "Shukatsu" (end-of-life planning) and family history in recent years, there has been an increase in requests to "leave family history for children and grandchildren."
A family tree is not just about researching ancestors; it is also a culture of contemplating "where one came from."
Our company will continue to disseminate information about surnames, roots, and family tree culture.
[Official Blog] Exploring ancestors through land and surnames...Family tree research methods from the era without family registers: https://e-kakeizu.com/2440/
■ Representative's Comment
Family Tree Creation Agency Co., Ltd.
Representative Director and Administrative Scrivener, Munetaka Watanabe
In family tree research, surnames can reveal regional history and the lives of ancestors.
The interest in "what does my surname mean?" and "where did my ancestors come from?" seems to be connected not just to mere knowledge, but to the desire to "know oneself."
I hope that through surnames and roots, we can provide an opportunity for people to become interested in the history and culture of various parts of Japan.
■ Related URLs
The World of Surnames | Origin and Roots of Surnames: https://e-kakeizu.com/2903/
What are the roots of surnames? The history of surnames in Japan, including Genji, Heishi, Fujiwara, and Tachibana: https://e-kakeizu.com/4206/
Exploring ancestors through land and surnames...Family tree research methods from the era without family registers: https://e-kakeizu.com/2440/
Inquiries: https://e-kakeizu.com/media-contact/
Media Coverage: https://e-kakeizu.com/office0/office6/
Inquiries about video adaptation and manga adaptation: https://e-kakeizu.com/adaptation/
Official Website: https://e-kakeizu.com/
■ Contact Information for this Matter
Family Tree Creation Agency Co., Ltd.
Contact Person: Munetaka Watanabe
Inquiries for interviews and project consultations
TEL: 0120-886-588
Mobile: 090-3019-4418
MAIL: info@e-kakeizu.com
Inquiry Form: https://e-kakeizu.com/media-contact/
Official Website: https://e-kakeizu.com/