Learn about the history of koseki, the different types of koseki, how to read them, and more!
Hi, I'm Sachi!
Although I've been translating professionally for over 10 years, I began translating koseki (Japanese family registries) only a few years before the pandemic.
Since then, I've translated many kosekis - some dating as far back as the 1880s, and some from just a few years ago.
If you're looking to understand more about your Japanese ancestors, you're in the perfect place! Allow me to introduce you to the history and formatting of koseki through this free 7-page document, and feel free to reach out with a translation request too!
Let's do this!
Understanding your koseki is the first step to understanding your ancestry.