Japan possesses a vast wealth of historical documents dating back to the Edo period (1603-1868) and earlier. While many have been scanned, enormous amounts remain "locked" because they are written in Kuzushiji—a traditional cursive script that most modern Japanese speakers cannot read.
"MINNA DE HONKOKU" (Transcribe Together) is a collaborative platform where anyone can help bring these lost voices back to life. Whether it’s a personal diary from the Samurai era or a record of a historical earthquake, your transcriptions help historians and researchers understand the past.
No prior experience? No problem!
・AI Support: Our platform features a cutting-edge AI OCR to help you identify difficult characters.
・Collaborative Spirit: You aren't alone. You can consult with other participants and experts to solve tricky passages together.
・Gamified Learning: As you contribute, you'll naturally improve your ability to read these beautiful, ancient scripts.
Join a community of over 10,000 volunteers who have already transcribed more than 3,300 documents. Be the first person in centuries to read a page of history!
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