National Museum of Japanese History
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The National Museum of Japanese History is a major research-oriented history museum in Sakura, Chiba, dedicated to the comprehensive study and public exhibition of Japan’s history and culture.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| National Museum of Japanese History canonical | 4 |
| 国立歴史民俗博物館 | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: National Museum of Japanese History Context triple: [National Institutes for the Humanities, oversees, National Museum of Japanese History]
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A.
Shibusawa Memorial Museum
The Shibusawa Memorial Museum is a cultural institution in Tokyo dedicated to the life, achievements, and legacy of influential industrialist and "father of Japanese capitalism" Shibusawa Eiichi.
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B.
Tokyo National Museum
Tokyo National Museum is Japan’s oldest and largest museum, renowned for its extensive collection of art and archaeological artifacts from Japan and other Asian countries.
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C.
Osaka Museum of History
Osaka Museum of History is a modern museum in Osaka, Japan, that presents the city’s history and culture through interactive exhibits and panoramic views, located near Osaka Castle.
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D.
Kuroda Memorial Hall
Kuroda Memorial Hall is an art museum in Tokyo dedicated to the works and legacy of Western-style painter Kuroda Seiki.
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E.
Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre
The Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre is a Canadian institution dedicated to preserving, researching, and sharing the history and culture of Japanese Canadians through exhibitions, archives, and community programs.
- 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: National Museum of Japanese History Target entity description: The National Museum of Japanese History is a major research-oriented history museum in Sakura, Chiba, dedicated to the comprehensive study and public exhibition of Japan’s history and culture.
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A.
Shibusawa Memorial Museum
The Shibusawa Memorial Museum is a cultural institution in Tokyo dedicated to the life, achievements, and legacy of influential industrialist and "father of Japanese capitalism" Shibusawa Eiichi.
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B.
Tokyo National Museum
Tokyo National Museum is Japan’s oldest and largest museum, renowned for its extensive collection of art and archaeological artifacts from Japan and other Asian countries.
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C.
Osaka Museum of History
Osaka Museum of History is a modern museum in Osaka, Japan, that presents the city’s history and culture through interactive exhibits and panoramic views, located near Osaka Castle.
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D.
Kuroda Memorial Hall
Kuroda Memorial Hall is an art museum in Tokyo dedicated to the works and legacy of Western-style painter Kuroda Seiki.
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E.
Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre
The Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre is a Canadian institution dedicated to preserving, researching, and sharing the history and culture of Japanese Canadians through exhibitions, archives, and community programs.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
history museum
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research institution ⓘ |
| category |
History museums in Japan
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Museums in Chiba Prefecture ⓘ Research institutes in Japan ⓘ |
| country | Japan ⓘ |
| established | 1981 ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
Japanese culture
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Japanese history ⓘ folklore ⓘ |
| hasCollectionType |
archaeological artifacts
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ethnographic materials ⓘ folkloric materials ⓘ historical documents ⓘ visual materials ⓘ |
| hasExhibitionType |
permanent exhibitions
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special exhibitions ⓘ |
| hasFacility |
archives
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auditorium ⓘ conservation laboratories ⓘ education rooms ⓘ exhibition galleries ⓘ libraries ⓘ research departments ⓘ |
| hasMission |
comprehensive study of Japanese history and culture
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public exhibition of Japan’s history and culture ⓘ |
| hasWebsite | https://www.rekihaku.ac.jp ⓘ |
| languageOfWorkOrName |
English
ⓘ
Japanese ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Chiba Prefecture
NERFINISHED
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Honshu ⓘ Japan ⓘ Sakura, Chiba Prefecture ⓘ
linked to:
Sakura, Chiba, Japan
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| nativeName |
国立歴史民俗博物館
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linked to:
National Museum of Japanese History
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| nearbyStation |
JR Sakura Station
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Keisei-Sakura Station NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| openedToPublic | 1983 ⓘ |
| operatedBy |
Inter-University Research Institute Corporation
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National Institutes for the Humanities ⓘ |
| ownedBy | Government of Japan ⓘ |
| partOf |
National Institutes for the Humanities network
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linked to:
National Institutes for the Humanities
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| researchField |
Japanese history
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archaeology ⓘ environmental history ⓘ folklore studies ⓘ historical geography ⓘ museum studies ⓘ |
| shortName | Rekihaku ⓘ |
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Subject: National Museum of Japanese History Description of subject: The National Museum of Japanese History is a major research-oriented history museum in Sakura, Chiba, dedicated to the comprehensive study and public exhibition of Japan’s history and culture.
Referenced by (5)
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linked to: National Museum of Japanese History