Basic Joint research project: Comprehensive Studies on the Landscape and History of Sea Areas and Seaside Community
Geographical scope
The coastal villages and their fishing grounds depicted on the fishing grounds maps possessed by the ISJFC.
Purpose




Research Meeting (January 2020)
This joint research project builds upon and expands the studies on the history of maritime regions and seaside villages conducted at the ISJFC since its establishment. Oceans not only produce marine resources but also offers a wealth of other valuable assets. As it is developed and utilized, the sea has become a space where people, goods, and information flow, resulting in the accumulation of vast social and folk knowledge. At the same time, the sea has been a source of conflict, sparking disputes between individuals, villages, and even nations over territorial rights, leading to lasting negative memories. Historically, disasters and major accidents have frequently occurred in seaside villages. The primary aim of this joint project is to conduct interdisciplinary research on the history and culture of maritime regions and seaside communities, using the landscapes depicted in illustrated fishing ground maps and leveraging the human resources of the ISJFC.
The research findings will be compiled into a collection of papers following interdisciplinary discussions during the joint research sessions. Additionally, the project will digitize the fishing-ground charts in the ISJFC's collection and create a database of fishery maps, making these resources widely accessible to the public for research purposes.
Duration: 2015 - March 2025
Report of Findings
Database of Fishery Maps
Digital Collection of Fishing Ground Maps: The Seas Laid Out
Folk Cultural Studies Seminar (Jomin Bunka Kenkyu Koza)
24th Folk Cultural Studies Seminar
“Comprehensive Study of Landscape Materials: Reading Fishing Grounds Maps 2”
(December 12, 2020/Held online)
19th Folk Cultural Studies Seminar
“Reading Fishing Grounds Maps”
December 5, 2015, Room 305, Building 3, Kanagawa University Yokohama Campus
Publications
Rekishi to Minzoku (History and Folk Customs) Folklore
Kanagawa University Institute for the Study of Japanese Folk Culture, ed. published by Heibonsha
Note: The periodical can be purchased through Heibonsha.