How to Request Japanese Koseki Family Registers Part 2: Proving Relationsh…

Koseki family register documents are the foundational start of family history for EVERYONE with Japanese ancestry.

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How to Request Japanese Koseki Family Registers Part 2: Proving Relationship to Issei Ancestor

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