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2001 Fiscal Year Final Research Report Summary

Holistic research on tales and phenomena of the"strange"and the culture of horror in Japan

Research Project

Project/Area Number 11301010
Research Category

Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (A)

Allocation TypeSingle-year Grants
Section一般
Research Field 文化人類学(含民族学・民俗学)
Research InstitutionInternational Research Center for Japanese Studies

Principal Investigator

KOMATSU Kazuhiko  International Research Center for Japanese Studies, Research Department, Professor, 研究部, 教授 (90111781)

Co-Investigator(Kenkyū-buntansha) ITABASHI Sakumi  Tokyo Medical and Dental University,College of Liberal Arts and Sciences,Professor, 教養部, 教授 (70107415)
TSUNEMITSU Taru  National Museum of Japanese History,Folklore Research Department,Assistant Professor, 民俗研究部, 助教授 (40321541)
KONMA Taru  Kanagawa university Faculty of Foreign Languages,Professor, 外国語学部, 教授 (40145347)
TOKUDA Kazuo  Gakushuin women's College,Faculty of Intercultural Studeis,Professor, 国際文化交流学部, 教授 (70044732)
SEKI Kazutoshi  kyushu University,The Graduate School of Human-Environment Studies,Assistant Professor, 大学院・人間環境学研究院, 助教授 (50179321)
Project Period (FY) 1999 – 2001
KeywordsHorror / Ghost story / monster
Research Abstract

This research project was conducted for three years to focus on the following four themes. The results outlined below were achieved. (1) Collection of documents, visual materials, and folk narrative research related to tales and phenomena of the "strange." Regions focused on were Aomori, Tokyo, Fukushima, Chiba, Ishikawa, Toyama, Niigata, Aichi, Kyoto, Kagawa, Ehime, Kochi, Fukuoka, Nagasaki, Okinawa, and others. (2) Data collection and card production of cases to construct folk horror culture database : We collected documents of tales and phenomena of the "strange" from folklore research journals and essays in early modern Japan. The number of cards on individual cases reached 13, 364, and this bibliographical data was transcribed to digital memory, and an indexing software was developed for it. Although further discussion is necessary on the utilization of the folk horror database for use by the general public is necessary, at this time we can expect this data to contribute in practi … More cal ways to the discussion on the trends of folklore research on tales and phenomena of the "strange." (3) Investigation of research trends on the culture of horror in Japan : We made a comprehensive reference to fecilitate an understanding of trends in research. To broaden the limits of this investigation, we made a list of non-Japanese scholars engaged in research on horror culture in Japan. Through this investigation, it became clear that in resent years scholars abroad have shown a keen interest in Japanese horror culture. It is expected that easy accessibility for the general public and international academic community of the folk horror culture database through the Internet will be a significant contribution to research internationally. (4) Presentation of results to the general public : Part of the research results were useful for the exhibition IkaiMangekyo (異界万華鏡) at the National Museum of Japanese History. Also, a Space Collaboration System (SCS) debate-Ikai Renaissance (異界ルネッサンス) -was held between the International Research Center for Japanese Studies and National Museum ofJapanese History. It was an open TV debate transmitted via satellite. Both these events gained a high interest from the general public. Less

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All Publications (14 results)

  • [Publications] 小松 和彦: "信仰としての桜"国文学(学灯社). 46(5). 38-42 (2001)

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      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
  • [Publications] 辻 惟雄: "『奇想の系譜』を汲む者たち"美術手帖(美術出版社). 53(812). 46-54 (2001)

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      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
  • [Publications] 徳田 和夫: "越後の酒呑童子-『実録傳記』"伝承文学研究(伝承文学研究会). 51. 84-90 (2001)

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      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
  • [Publications] 内田 忠賢: "民俗世界の地理学(5)-ムラの民俗的空間構成(後編)"地理(古今書院). 46(9). 82-87 (2001)

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      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
  • [Publications] 橋爪 紳也: "お化け屋敷の恐怖空間に震える"日本怪奇幻想紀行(同朋舎). 4. 29-50 (2000)

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      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
  • [Publications] 横山 泰子: "不思議世界に住むペット"文学(岩波書店). 2(6). 181-184 (2001)

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      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
  • [Publications] 小松 和彦: "安倍晴明「闇」の伝承"桜桃書房. 219 (2000)

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      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
  • [Publications] Komatsu Kazuhiko: "Shinko toshiteno sakura"Kokubungaku. 46 (5). 38-42 (2001)

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  • [Publications] Tsuji Nobuo: "Kiso no keifu o kumumonotachi"Bijyutsutecho. 53 (812). 46-54 (2001)

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  • [Publications] Tokuda Kazuo: "Echigo no Shutendaji : .Jitsurokudennki. no syokai"Denshobungakukenkyu. 51. 84-90 (2001)

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  • [Publications] Uchida Tadayoshi: "Minzoku sekai no chirigaku(5) -Mura no minzokuteki kukan kosei (kohen)"Chiri. 46 (9). 82-87 (2001)

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  • [Publications] Hashizume Shinya: "Obakeyashiki no Kyohukukan ni furueru"Nippon Kaiki Gensokiko. 4. 29-50 (2000)

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  • [Publications] Yokoyama Yasuko: "Fushigisekai ni sumu petto"Bungaku. 2 (6). 181-184 (2001)

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  • [Publications] Komatsu Kazuhiko: "Abenoseimei 'yami' no densho"Togenshobo. 219 (2000)

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Published: 2003-09-17  

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