Five books in all.
Written by Nakae Toju (famous Confucian scholar).
Reprinted by Fugetsudo Munetomo, in early winter, 3rd
year of Keian(1650).
The book is written in a popular style by none other than
Nakae Toju, the sage of Omi province. It treats of difficult
subjects taken from the classics, in the form of an old man
answering the questions asked by simple folk, and is probably
one of the oldest and most representative type of Shingaku
sho (moral books).
It may be stated that "Shingaku" (learning for the
mind) which gained so much favor during the Tokugawa
period owes its initiation to one Ishida Baigan, a noted Confucian scholar who flourished at the time of the Eighth Shogun, Yoshimune. It was a distinct social movement, having
for its object the improvement of moral conduct of common
people. He died in the first year of Genpo (1830).
(B c 2)SHUGI WASHO
From Vol. 1 to Vol. 16. Six books.
Written by Kumazawa Banzan (famous scholar statesman) , being a later edition.
This is a book inculcating moral lessons deducted from
the Confucian doctrines, as expounded by the O-yo-mei school
of which Kumazawa-a pupil of Nakae Toju-was a zealous
exponent. Banzan died in Genroku 4th year (1691).
(B c 3)SHUGI GAISHO
From Vol. 1 to Vol. 16. Ten books.
Written by Kumazawa Banzan.
Printed by Kawanami, Kyoto.
It bears the seal "Kenka Zosho" (Belongs to Kenka),
This may be regarded as a sister book to the preceding
work, and is devoted to the study of principles of conduct in
public affairs and promotion of welfare of common people, etc
(B c 4)DOJI-O DO-WA (THE OLD MAN DOJI'S TALK)
Six books.
Written by Nakazawa Doji, and published by Hachigusai
Osaka.
This is a later edition, the first edition being printed in
the 6th and 7th years of Kan-sei (1794-5).
The remarkable popular educational movement, initiated
by Ishida Baigan, the founder, so to speak, of Shingaku
(learning for the mind, or moral culture), and further elaborated by Tejima Toan, found in Nakazawa Doji, a pupil of
the latter, a most zealous and efficient missionary who fairly
eclipsed his own master in Shingaku propaganda. The book
mentioned contains a series of lectures in simple language
accessible to the uneducated on the cardinal principles of
Shintoism, Confucianism and Buddhism, and was an excellent
text book for the Shingaku. Doji died in Kyowa 3rd year
(1803).
(B c 5) KYUO DO-WA (THE OLD MAN KYU-O'S MORAL TALK)
Consisting of No. 1, No. 2 and Vol. 3, in 18 books.
Written by Shibata Toru.
Published between 6th and 10th years of Tempo (1835
-1839 ).
This is made up of popular treatises on moral subjects
pertaining to character-building for individuals and good
administration for the State. Its style is easy and the lectures
are made interesting by parables derived from everyday life
of common people. Kyu-O is the pen-name of Shibata Toru.
He died in Tempo 10th year (1839).
(B c 6)KA-DO-KUN (PRECEPTS ON THE WAYS OF THE FAMILY)
Vol. 1 to Vol. 6. One book.
Written by Kaibara Atsunobu (Ekken being his nom de
plume).
This is a later edition, the first edition published in 2nd
year of Shotoku (1712).
Kaibara Ekken, a scholar, writer and moral teacher of
enduring fame, wrote numerous books in his long-lived life,
and of these the most famous productions which have proved
of great educative influence to the people of his time were the
so-called "Ekken Juk-kun" (Ekken's Ten Moral Books), all
of which were intended to make men healthy, happy and useful
in life. Ka-do-Kun, one of these ten, will give an insight into
the home life of the people during the Tokugawa period. It
was the work of Ekken in Teikyo 4th year (1687) when he
was 58 years old,
(B c 7)RAKU-KUN (PRECEPTS ON HAPPY LIFE)
Upper, "Middle" and "Lower" Vols. Three books.
Written by Kaibara Ekken.
Published in Bunka 12th year (1815), the first edition
bearing the date, 7th year of Hoei (1710).
Raku-Kun is one of the ten series already referred to,
and it was written when the author was 81 years old. The
book teaches the secret of happiness somewhat on the line
that the best way to enjoy life and make it worth living is
to make others happy.
(B c 8)YO-JO-KUN (PRECEPTS ON GOOD HEALTH)
Vol. 1 to Vol. 8. Four books.
Written by Kaibara Ekken.
Printed in Bunsei 10th year (1827), the first edition
published in Shotoku 3rd year (1711).
Being one of Kaibara's famous ten books on moral instructions, the Yo-Jo-kun treats of the laws of hygine and
sanitation, calculated to make one's life healthy as well as
happy. It is Ekken's work when in his 84th year.
(B c 9)(JOKUN-SHO (EXTRACTS FROM WOMEN'S PRECEPTS)
Upper, Middle and Lower Volumes, Three books.
First published by Hayashi Jinbei, Sanjo Hishiya-machi,
Kyoto, in 19th year of Kan-ei (1624).
The book is a collection of moral advice and instructions
for women, devived into ten chapters.
(B c 10)KYO-KUN ON-NA-DAIGAKU OSHIE-GUSA (WOMEN'S GREAT LEARNING, GUIDE AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR WOMEN).
With illustrations. One book.
The book, better known by its abbreviated title "On-na
Daigaku," is commonly attributed to the pen of Kaibara
Ekken, or to that of his accomplished wife, Kaibara To-ken,
but we are rather of the opinion that it was written by a
later author who took the material from one of Ekken's ten
moral books, namely, Doji-kun (Precepts for children), or
that part of the book, dealing with the manners of women.
However, this book was very widely read during the Tokugawa period, exerting enormous influence in moulding women's
characters and manners. It sheds much light on the popular
attitude towards women, or on their social position, during
the Tokugawa period.
(B c 11)OIYE-HOKUN ON-NA DAIGAKU (TREASURE FOR THE HOME: WOMEN'S GREAT LEARNING)
With illustrations. One book.
This is an easier edition of "0n-na Daigaku," with Kana
(syllabary) so as to make it readable by uneducated persons.
(B c 12)TAMANOKOSHI (THE JEWELLED PALANQUIN)
With illustrations. Five books.
This is a copy of the "supplementary edition" printed in
Tempo 12th year (1841). The first edition was published
during Meiwa era (1764-1772).
A kind of moral text book for women. The jewelled
palanquin was a popular symbol of women's highest ambition
realized.
(B c 13)IMAGAWA GENKAI (NOTES ON IMAGAWA PROVERBS)
One Book.
Published by Nakamura Magobei in Genroku 2nd year
(1689).
The original source of this book was the "Imagawa-jo"
(Imagawa Letters) which Imagawa Ryosuke wrote in 0-ei
10th year (1403) for the benefit of his son,
The advice and instructions contained in these letters
were deemed so well adapted for the guidance of youth that
they were published in various forms and used as text books
for young persons. Among the older editions of the book are
those bearing the mark of Kan-ei 7th year (1630). The book
is worthy of special mention as having exerted in its day a
remarkable educative influence. The present volume is one
written out in a popular style for the benefit of common
people.
(B c 14)KOJO-ZOROI-SHOCHU (NOTES ON COLLECTION OF OLD LETTERS)
One Book.
Written by Takai Ranzan.
Published by Gyokugan-do, Yedo, containing a preface
with date, Tempo 4th year (1833).
The book contains some famous letters like "Imagawa
Letters," Yoshitsune's "Koshigoe Letter," with notes on the
meaning and pronounciations of the texts, for the perusal
of young folk.
(B c 15)JITSUGOKYO-DOJIKYO (THE TRUTHS EXPLAINED AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUTH)
With Illustrations. One book.
Jitsugo-kyo is said to have been written by Kobo
Daishi, but the fact is not authenticated. It is mentioned
in books published in the era of Bun-ei (1264-1275) from
which it may be inferred that the book is of fairly old origin.
Do-ji-kyo also is uncertain of its authorship. Both these
works were very widely used as moral readers for young
persons, and were of paramount influence in the education of
young people of plebeian classes.
(B c 16)JITSUGOKYO-DOJIKYO SHOCHU (NOTES ON JITSUGOKYO AND DO-JI-KYO)
One book.
Written by Kano Sadaori.
Published by Goshodo, Yedo.
This is a popular edition of the famous books, with notes
and explanations. It has a preface dated Bunka 13th year
(1816).
(B c 17)ONO-NO TAKEMURA UTA JI-ZUKUSHI (GLOSSARY OF WORDS OF ONONO-TAKEMURA'S POEMS)
With Illustrations. One Book.
Published during Kansei era (1789-1801).
It is a kind of dictionary for the use of young students.
(B c 18)KYOKUN MINO-MYOGA (MORAL LESSONS, THE BLESSINGS OF LIFE)
One book.
Written by Hori Gen-emon.
Illustrations by Tsukimaro.
Published in Temop 14th year (1843).
(B c 19)GAKUMON-NO-SUSUME (IN PRAISE OF LEARNING)
One book.
Written by Fukuzawa Yukichi and Obata Tokujiro.
Reprinted in Meiji 6th year (1873).
The book has historical value as a specimen of those
books published in large numbers in early Meiji years in
the cause of popular education.
(B c 20)KYOKUN EHON HANASHI-GUSA (MORAL LESSONS, ILLUSTRATED STORY BOOK)
Five books.
Revised by Santo Kyoden.
Published by Kochiya Tasuke, Osaka, Bunka 13th year
(1816).
(B c 21)EKIJITSU MUDAN (DIVINATION AND DREAM LORE)
Vol. 1 to Vol. 3. One book.
Written by Katakura Nyokei.
This is a popular elucidation of some texts from the
Book of Change (Chinese classic on Divination), as applied
to dreams. The author was a man who thrived in the era
of Horeki (mid 18th century).
(B c 22)NIHON SAIJI-KI (THE ANNUAL EVENTS OF JAPAN)
Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter volumes. Four books.
Compiled by Kaibara Ko-ko.
Revised and supplemented by Kaibara Atsunobu.
Published in Teikyo 5th year (1688).
The book describes the principal annual observances in
Japan, in a literary style understandable by common people,
and it has a moral or moralizing tendency. Ko-ko was a
nephew of Ekken, and many scholars have sprung from the
Kaibara family.
ORAI-BON
(B c 23)TEIKIN-ORAI (BOOK OF FAMILY PRECEPTS)
One book.
A production of Kanbun era (1661-1673) or thereabouts.
This famous book, the literary style of which has had
numerous imitators for hundreds of years, was supposed to
be the work of the priest Genkei, but it is not authenticated.
There is no doubt, however, that it was first published somewhere about the beginning of the Ashikaga period (middle
of 14th century). The word "Orai," literally "going and
coming," means communications or messages, of the kind
that are divided into twelve parts of the year, each chapter
bearing the imprint of the month of the year in which it is,
or supposed to be, written. Thus, the title means a book
comprising in a modest way family precepts fit to be observed
all the year round. These precepts, however, were intended
for the upper classes of Samurai, being descriptions made in
a didactic style of the manners and customs observed by
higher orders of Samurai. In other words, it was a book of
a model of what an ideal samurai's family should be. Few
books had been in greater requisition during the Tokugawa
period than this one and for four centuries from the Ashikaga
period till the end of the Tokugawa dynasty it has been
constantly read, commented on and imitated, the word "Orai"
having passed into the proverbs of the period, meaning something like "Readers," "ABC of-," "A Primer on-," etc., so
that numerous books of non-academic character containing
matter of information or instruction for popular perusal were
known by "Orai Bon" (0rai books) . It is notable that these
Orai series had exerted a wonderful educative influence
on the minds and manners of the people in the feudal times.
(B c 24)TAKINOMOTO TEIKIN ORAI
Two books.
This is a copybook edition of the famous book, the text
was copied out in 1622 by Takinomoto Bo-shojo (his pen name
Shokado) who was a noted calligraphist, and was printed
from the woodblock and used as a copybook for the improvement of both hand and mind.
(B c 25)TEIKIN ORAI CHU (NOTES ON TEIKIN ORAI)
Two books.
Printed in Meireki 1st year (1655).
This is an edition of the famous work with notes on
difficult passages.
(B c 26)TEIKIN ORAI
An illustrated "doll-festival" edition. One book. Bunsei 8th
(1825) edition.
With illustrations. One book.
A later edition, the original being published in Bunsei 9th
(1826).
(B c 28)TEIKIN ORAI YESHO (TEIKIN ORAI ILLUUSTRATED)
One book.
Written by Hitomi Kangyu.
Published in Bunsei 12th (1829).
(B c 29)TEIKIN ORAI GUCHUSH0 (ANNOTED TEIKIN ORAI)
One book.
Written by Hitomi Kangyu.
Koka 3rd year edition (1846), the original being published in Tempo 5th (1834).
(B c 30)SHINPAN TEIKIN ORAI HIRAKANA-TEN TSUKI (NEW EDITION OF TEIKIN ORAI WITH CURSIVE SYLLABARY ATTACHED)
One book.
(B c 31)TEIKIN ORAI YESHO (TEIKTN ORAI ILLUSTRATED)
In Two Volumes. Two books.
Written by Kaitei Gazen.
An edition of Ganji 1st year (1864).
(B c 32)TEIKIN ORAI
One book.
(B c 33)TERAKO-KYOKUN SHOSHOKU ORAI (BOOK OF VARIOUS OCCUPATIONS, BEING FOR YOUNG PUPILS)
One book.
Published by Gyokueido, Osaka.
(B c 34)MANZAI YEDO ORAI (BOOK OF PROSPEROUS YEDO)
One book.
Published by Nishimiya Shinroku, Yedo, in Tenmei 8th
year (1788).
(B c 35)YEDO ORAI (BOOK OF YEDO)
One book.
A popular edition of the famous book printed in large
characters with syllabary attached.
Published by Kashiwabara-ya Seiemon, Osaka.
(B c 36)MEIKO ORAI FUKKI TAISEI
One book.
Published by Nakagawa Mohei, Kyoto.
(B c 37)O-IYE SHOSOKU ORAI (BOOK OF LETTERS)
One book.
Written by Kangado.
Published by Toshukaku.
(B c 38)SEWAJI ORAI (BOOK OF CURRENT PHRASES)
A popular book with illustrations on top of pages, and with
cursive syllabary attached. One book.
A revised edition published in Tempo era (1830-1844).
(B c 39)DOHO HITSUDOKU SEWA SENJIMON (A COMPOSITION IN ONE THOUSAND IDIOGRAPHS, GUIDE AND TREASURE FOR CHILDREN)
One book.
Tempo 14th year edition (1843).
(B c 40)SHOBAI ORAI (BOOK OF TRADES)
One book.
Published by Katsuaya Rokubei, Osaka.
(B c 41)KINSHIN ORAI
One book.
Published by Suwaraya Mohei, Tokyo, in Meiji era (18681912).
(B c 42)KAISEI NOGYO ORAI (BOOK OF AGRICULTURE, REVISED)
One book.
Published by Hobundo, Osaka, probably in early Meiji
(latter 19th century).
(B c 43)DOBAN EIRI BANKOKU ORAI (BOOK OF VARIOUS NATIONS WITH COPPER-PLATE ILLUSTAATIONS)
One book.
Published in 1871.
(B c 44)GUN-MEI SANBUTSU NIHON CHIRI ORAI (BOOK OF JAPANESE GEOGRAPHY WITH NAMES OF COUNTIES AND DESCRIPTIONS OF PRINCIPAL PRODUCTS, ETC.)
Written by Masaki Shotaro and published in 1872.
(B c 45)NANCHO TAIHEI CHUSHIN ORAI (BOOK OF LOYAL SUBJECTS OF SOUTHERN COURT)
One book.
Compiled by Hashimoto Koha.
Illustrated by Matsukawa Hanzan.
The original text was written by Okamoto Chikuso.
Published by Bunkaido, 0saka and two other publishers.
The book bears a preface dated "Ganji 1st year" (1864).
TENARAI BON
(B c 46)GOTO RUIGO SHOKAN SHOGAKUSHO (SELECTED CORRESPONDENCES FOR BEGINNERS WITH "TOP" NOTES)
One book.
Published in Kan-ei 9th year (1632).
Top notes are the Japanese equivalent of the "foot"
notes of Western books. Japanese books begin with the
right side, not the left, and the lines run from top to bottom,
instead of from left to right.
(B c 47)JOHITSU ZOKU SHINANSHU (TEXTS FOR WOMEN'S HANDWRITTING, CONTINUED)
Three books.
Writing by Hasegawa Myotei.
Published in Kyoho 20th year (1735).
(B c 48)KOTAKU KOSHIJYO (BOOK OF KOTAKU'S OLD CHINESESTYLE VERSES)
One book.
Published by Taihodo, Yedo.
This is the work of Hosoi Kotaku, who was at once a
noted scholar and calligrapher of Yedo period, consisting of
a selection of classic verses handwirtten by himself. Kotaku
was reported to have died on Kyoho 20th year (1735) at
his 78th (some say, 79th) year.
(B c 49)HEISO-JYO
One book.
This is a collection of letters written by Ichikawa Beian,
a noted calligraphist of the Tokugawa period. It contains
an epilogue dated "Bunsei 2nd year" (1819).
(B c 50)SHUJI-NO-CHIKAMICHI (A SHORT CUT TO CALLIGRAPHY)
One book.
Published in Meiji 6th year (1873).
BOOKS ON CEREMONIES, SOCIAL ETIQUETTE, COOKING, ETC.
(B c 51)YAMATO KAREI (JAPANESE EDITION,ETIQUETTE FOR HOME)
Vol. 1 to Vol. 8. With illustrations. Four books.
Written by Owada Kikyu.
Published by Owada Kuzaemon, Kyoto, in Kanbun 7th
year (2321).
This is a Japanese translation of the Chinese book
Karei, (by Bunko of the Sung dynasty) with illustrations
of ceremonial scenes and of furniture and utensils, etc., expressly published for the benefit of women and children.
(B c 52)SHOREI KUKETSU (BOOK OF CEREMONIES)
One book.
A small side-long book.
Published by Ryushiken in Genroku 12th year (1699).
(B c 53)OGASAWARA-RYU SHO REI-HO (RUJLES OF VARIOUS CEREMONIES OF OGASAWARA SCHOOL)
Two books.
Probably an adition of Kan-ei era (1624-1644).
The book sets forth the rules of etiquette for the samurai
and upper classes, formulated by the famous Ogasawara
family.
(B c 54)RYORI NO SHO (BOOK OF COOKING)
One book.
Published in Kan-ei 20th year (1643).
TREATISES ON THE ART OF COMPUTATION, AND OTHER BOOKS
(B c 55)SHINPAN WAKAN SANPO TAISEI (NEW EDITION. CHINESE AND JAPANESE ARITHEMETIC)
Vol. 1 to Vol. 9. Seven books.
Written by Miyagi Seiko.
Published by Ikedaya Saburoemon, Osaka, in Shotoku
2nd year (1712).
The book contains a preface dated Genroku 8th year
(1695).
(B c 56)GU-O SANPO (PRACTICAL ARITHEMETIC)
Vol. 1 to Vol. 5. Five books.
Written by Miyake Kenryu.
Published in Kyoto 2nd year (1717).
(B c 57)DAI NIPPON NISEN-NEN SODEKAGAMI (POCKET REFERENCE FOR 2,000 YEARS OF GREAT JAPAN)
One book.
Supervised by Nakagawa Sensei.
Illustrated by Utashige and Shigenobu.
Published in Kaei 2nd (1849) and enlarged in Kaei 4th
(1851).
The author explains that this is a book of dates for all
things concerning Japan, enabling the reader to know at a
glance how many years old any given object is up to the
author's time.
(B c 58)SHIMPAN KAISEI ANSEI BUKAN (REVISED AND NEW EDTTION, SAMURAI'S YEAR BOOK FOR ANSEI ERA)
Three books.
Ansei 3rd year (1856) edition.
This book contains abridged information concerning the
genealogies, offices, ranks, revenues, etc., of all important
Samurai, from the Shogun and Daimyo in the upper class
down to the samurai of lesser ranks.
(B c 59)GOSANKE-KATA-ONTSUKI SHO-ONYAKU-MOKUROKU (CONCERNING THE ENTOURAGES OF THE THREE HONORABLE HOUSEHOLDS, AND THEIR VARIOUS HONORABLE OCCUPATIONS)
Two books (stitched together).
A supplement to the Bukan.
(B c 60)SHUCHU UNJO BENRAN (POCKET REFERENCE ABOUT SACRED PERSOAGES)
One book.
Ansei 5th year (1858) revised edition.
A book of reference concerning the court nobles attending on the Emperor and other court nobles in Kyoto. The
court nobles were often referred to as personages "above
the clouds (unjo)."
(B c 61)REPPAN ICHIRAN (ALL THE FEUDATORIES AT A GLANCE)
One book.
Keio 4th year (1868) edition.
This is the last of the Samurai Year Book annually published by the Tokugawa Government up to the Restoration
(1868).
(B c 62)SHOKUINROKU (GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS' DIRECTORY)
Two books.
Early Meiji edition.
This is one of the earliest directories of Government
officials of Meiji era (1868-1912).
(B c 63)SHICHU SEIHO (MUNICIPAL REGULATIONS)
One book.
Meiji 5th year (1872) edition, published by Shiga prefectural authorities.
A book containing various rules and regulations controlling the municipal administration.
