Roots Research for people with Japanese descent | Weaving Your Story

Have you ever wondered “Where did my ancestors come from?” or “Where are my roots in Japan?” This article is written for people with roots in Japan. We have searched many people with them in Japan in the past and have clarified theirs. This article will be useful for those who would like to find theirs.

The benefits of researching your roots

There is immense value in learning about your roots. It is more than just satisfying your curiosity.

To rediscover yourself

By learning where you come from and what life was like for your ancestors, you can deepen your connection to who you are today. This will help you understand yourself better.

To get the opportunity to visit the places associated with your ancestors

By exploring your roots, you may be able to directly experience the places and cultures where your ancestors lived. Visiting these places may even give you the feeling of stepping back in time.

To meet new family members

In the process of exploring your roots, you may have the opportunity to meet relatives and family members who live far away. Finding new family connections is one of life’s great joys.

How to research your roots

Therefore how exactly do you go about finding your roots? Here are three ways to search for your roots.

Searching based on family trees, photos, and information that you know

First, interview your family and try to create a family tree to organize information. Start by gathering clues such as names, birthplaces, and years of death. Old photos, albums, and letters around the house can also provide important information.

Using a copy of the family register

Japan’s family register system is very convenient. The following information is included in one.

• Name
• Parents’ names
• Place of birth
• Date of birth
• Date of marriage, etc.

It is useful for tracing the footsteps of your family in the past. However, a copy of the Family Register is not released to anyone other than the person themselves, their spouse, and their lineal relatives (grandparents, parents, children, grandchildren, etc.), so it may be extremely rare for it to be used in the search for your roots.

We use our own database when doing this type of search. There are many cases where we have been able to identify our clients’ roots through research based on this database.

Doing local research in the place where your ancestors came from

Once you have found out where your ancestors came from, you can visit the place and collect local materials and testimonies that may give you more information. Visiting the local government office or a local museum is also a good way to find out more.

However, if you are not able to speak Japanese, and not familiar with the area ,plan your visit carefully.

Examples of people who have found their roots by using our services

Here is the story of someone who was able to find her roots by using our services.

Maria (a pseudonym) is a fourth-generation Japanese-American who grew up in Hawaii. She knew that her great-grandparents’ hometown was somewhere in Japan.However she did not know the details. After researching using our own database, we were able to identify the hometown of her great-grandparents. In addition, after careful local research, we were able to identify the birthplace of her grandparents.

Even more surprisingly, Maria’s relatives still lived in that town. Maria was able to fulfill her long-held dream of visiting her ancestral hometown and meeting new family members.

We will search your roots on behalf of you

If you have read this article and would like to find out more about your roots, please contact us. We have helped many people find their roots. We have a free consultation service so that even first time users can feel comfortable talking to us.

We provide this service for all people with Japanese descent no matter where you live, whether it’s in the US, Brazil, the Philippines, etc.

When you request a search, please let us know everything you can about your ancestor’s name, birthplace, photos, family tree, etc. Even small pieces of information can be the key to discovering your roots.

Why not start with a free consultation? We will listen to your situation and suggest the most appropriate research.There is no cost to you until we have a formal contract with you, so please do not hesitate to contact us.