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Japanese American Resources

Welcome! Explore our collection of classes and content created and selected especially for Japanese American audiences by FamilySearch.

New in 2026

Thumbnail for How to Request Japanese Koseki Family Registers Part 1: Introduction and Submittal Process
Video duration is 17:51
Thumbnail for How to Request Japanese Koseki Family Registers Part 2: Proving Relationship to Issei Ancestor
Video duration is 17:51
Thumbnail for How to Request Japanese Koseki Family Registers Part 3: Identifying Ancestral Village/Town of Issei
Video duration is 21:55
Thumbnail for Decoding the Koseki: Navigating Japan’s Family Registry and Its Hidden Surprises
Video duration is 57:38
Thumbnail for Decoding the Koseki: Navigating Japan’s Family Registry and Its Hidden Surprises
Video duration is 57:38
Thumbnail for Japanese Family History - Open Mic Q&A
Video duration is 59:8
Session was published in 2026

Japanese Family History - Open Mic Q&A

Martinus E Wolf

More Japanese American Learning Sessions

Thumbnail for Introduction to Asian Research Power Hour
Video duration is 59:46
Session was published in 2025

Introduction to Asian Research Power Hour

Kelly Renee Summers, Amy Carpenter, Ryan Rockwood

Thumbnail for Getting Started Part 1: Research Goals, logs, research plans, organization, being effective
Video duration is 56:35
Session was published in 2025

Getting Started Part 1: Research Goals, logs, research plans, organization, being effective

Dr. Cacey Farnsworth, James Rasmussen

Thumbnail for Japanese Family History Open Mic Q&A 2024
Video duration is 1:00:2
Session was published in 2024

Japanese Family History Open Mic Q&A 2024

Martinus E Wolf

Thumbnail for Why is Hiroshima known as the “Emigration Prefecture"?
Video duration is 19:48
Session was published in 2024

Why is Hiroshima known as the “Emigration Prefecture"?

Martinus E Wolf

Thumbnail for The Ancestral Village - Japanese Land Records
Video duration is 21:41
Session was published in 2023

The Ancestral Village - Japanese Land Records

Martinus E Wolf

Thumbnail for Who is FamilySearch? APAC
Session was published in 2023

Who is FamilySearch? APAC

FamilySearch is a global organization dedicated to helping you discover family connections. Everyone who uses FamilySearch becomes a part of it, from employees to users like you. Watch and learn more about who FamilySearch is as a brand, and how we help unite families.

Learn the Basics of FamilySearch

Thumbnail for Introduction FamilySearch 101 Series | en
Video duration is 00:41

Introduction FamilySearch 101 Series | en

Discover FamilySearch 101, a beginner-friendly guide to starting your family tree. Learn to add relatives, explore records, and preserve memories as you begin your family history journey.

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Video duration is 4:51
Session was published in 2026

FamilySearch 101 | Episode 1

Join us in starting your family history journey in Episode 1 of FamilySearch 101. Learn to create a free account, add members, and use the app to begin building a simple, accurate family tree.

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Video duration is 5:34
Session was published in 2026

FamilySearch 101 | Episode 2

Continue your family history in FamilySearch 101 Episode 2 as it teaches you how to navigate your family tree and add memories! Begin uploading photos, stories, and audio to your family's memories.

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Video duration is 5:17
Session was published in 2026

FamilySearch 101 | Episode 3

In FamilySearch 101 Episode 3 learn to use Record Hints to find records like birth, census, and marriage records.. Learn to verify sources, search historical records, and explore Genealogies.

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Video duration is 3:58
Session was published in 2026

FamilySearch 101 | Episode 4

Continue learning in FamilySearch 101 Episode 4. Attach sources, verify ancestors, and keep your tree accurate. Learn to find and merge duplicates to preserve family history for future generations.

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Video duration is 4:9
Session was published in 2026

FamilySearch 101 | Episode 5

FamilySearch 101 Episode 5 shows how to use Family Groups, search records by place, and use Full-Text Search to find ancestors in un-indexed global documents and uncover new family connections.