Constructing methodology of research resource information in premodern Japan: Spatial information and linked data

Abstract

This paper discusses case studies of large-scale digitization for historical resources in Japan. The National Museum of Japanese History (NMJH) has started to establish its core research project “Constructing Integrated Studies of Cultural and Research Resources” using digital technology. This project offers a unique insight into a variety of studies and Japanese historical resources through multidisciplinary collaboration with universities, museums, and other institutes. This paper reveals the initial application of Linked Data and IIIF as the current result of this project.