Institute of Shinto Studies
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The Institute of Shinto Studies is a specialized research center dedicated to the academic study and preservation of Shinto religion, culture, and history.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Institute of Shinto Studies canonical | 1 |
| 神道文化学研究科 | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T1081078 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Institute of Shinto Studies Context triple: [Kokugakuin University, hasResearchInstitute, Institute of Shinto Studies]
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A.
Institute for Japanese Culture
The Institute for Japanese Culture is a research center dedicated to the academic study, preservation, and promotion of Japan’s culture, traditions, and related humanities disciplines.
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B.
Japan Academy
The Japan Academy is a prestigious Japanese institution that honors and supports outstanding achievements in academic research and scholarship.
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C.
Doshisha University
Doshisha University is a prestigious private university in Kyoto, Japan, known for its strong liberal arts education and historical Christian roots.
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D.
Kashio Seisakujo
Kashio Seisakujo was the original small Japanese manufacturing workshop founded by the Kashio brothers that evolved into the global electronics company Casio.
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E.
Setsunan University
Setsunan University is a private Japanese university located in Osaka Prefecture, known for its programs in engineering, pharmacy, and law.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Institute of Shinto Studies Target entity description: The Institute of Shinto Studies is a specialized research center dedicated to the academic study and preservation of Shinto religion, culture, and history.
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A.
Institute for Japanese Culture
The Institute for Japanese Culture is a research center dedicated to the academic study, preservation, and promotion of Japan’s culture, traditions, and related humanities disciplines.
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B.
Japan Academy
The Japan Academy is a prestigious Japanese institution that honors and supports outstanding achievements in academic research and scholarship.
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C.
Doshisha University
Doshisha University is a prestigious private university in Kyoto, Japan, known for its strong liberal arts education and historical Christian roots.
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D.
Kashio Seisakujo
Kashio Seisakujo was the original small Japanese manufacturing workshop founded by the Kashio brothers that evolved into the global electronics company Casio.
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E.
Setsunan University
Setsunan University is a private Japanese university located in Osaka Prefecture, known for its programs in engineering, pharmacy, and law.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (39)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
academic institution
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research institute ⓘ |
| academicDiscipline |
cultural history
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religious history ⓘ theology ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
advance academic study of Shinto
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disseminate knowledge about Shinto ⓘ preserve Shinto religious traditions ⓘ |
| contributesTo |
preservation of Shinto cultural heritage
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scholarship on Japanese religion ⓘ |
| country | Japan ⓘ |
| fieldOfWork |
Japanese culture
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Japanese history ⓘ Shinto studies ⓘ religious studies ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
Shinto culture
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Shinto history ⓘ Shinto religion ⓘ |
| hasActivity |
academic research
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education and training ⓘ preservation of religious heritage ⓘ publication of scholarly works ⓘ |
| hasMethod |
fieldwork in religious sites
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historical analysis ⓘ interdisciplinary research ⓘ textual studies ⓘ |
| hasSector |
higher education
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non-profit sector ⓘ |
| languageOfWorkOrName | Japanese ⓘ |
| locatedIn | Japan ⓘ |
| studies |
Shinto festivals
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Shinto mythology ⓘ Shinto priesthood ⓘ Shinto rituals ⓘ Shinto shrines ⓘ |
| subjectOfStudy |
Shinto texts and doctrines
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history of Shinto institutions ⓘ relationship between Shinto and Japanese society ⓘ |
| typeOfOrganization | specialized research center ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Institute of Shinto Studies Description of subject: The Institute of Shinto Studies is a specialized research center dedicated to the academic study and preservation of Shinto religion, culture, and history.
Referenced by (2)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
linked to: Institute of Shinto Studies