Ryukoku University Digital Archives Research Center

Basic research facility for the advanced development of storage,
classification and exhibition of priceless artifacts.

ﾅ@The Digital Archive Research Center is devoted to developing methods for creating digital records of ancient manuscripts and artifacts and new ways to store, classify and exhibit them, especially handwritten manuscripts and the artifacts of the Otani Expedition. The aim is not only to have a collection of digital images but also to scientifically and quantitatively evaluate them by conducting an analysis of the composition of their materials and textures. The basic knowledge will prove to be indispensable for the preservation and restoration of the original manuscripts and artifacts themselves and contribute to the creation of an entirely new and unique library.

ﾅ@The president of Ryukoku University choose this name for the building because "zuiko" means the bright, shining wisdom of the Buddha. This expresses his hope that the research undertaken there will be blessed with the Buddha's wisdom and that this wisdom will be transmitted throughout the world by the results of this project which could only be completed at Ryukoku University. (The "kan" of Zuikoukan simply means building.)

Digital Archiving Methods

Research to develop advanced systems for storage and organization of archival information in digital form.

Contents Analysis

Conduct analysis and organization of the actual contents of ancient manuscripts and develop corresponding categorization retrieval systems.

Scientific Analysis and Preservation

Conduct basic research in the scientific analysis of the paper, fiber, inks, and enhance methods for their preservation and restoration.

Contents Analysis Support System

Contents Analysis Workstation
Interactive Support System
Web Server System for External Communication

Archive System

Digital Archive Editor and Processor
DVD Library for Large-scale Archive
Large-scale Magnetic Disk Array

Ancient Manuscripts Digital Input System

High Definition Image Input and Output Equipment
3D Positioning Sensor
Ultra High-speed IP Network

Non Destructive Materials Analysis

X-ray Analytical Microscope
Environmental Ambience Tester

Mobile Optical Analyzer

Portable X-ray Fluorescence Analyzer

3D Measurement and Processing

3D Modeling Machine