About “Koji Ruien”
The Koji Ruien (古事類苑) is a Japanese encyclopaedic work initiated by the Meiji government. It was compiled from historical source documents and organized under various subject categories. The project took place from 1896 to 1914, during which a total of 1,000 volumes were produced. The work aimed to gather and systematize historical information from diverse sources. It was intended to serve as a comprehensive reference on Japanese history and culture. The project was a major undertaking, reflecting the government's interest in preserving and organizing historical knowledge. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
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