Online Kantei Site For Edo Oshigata Notebook Goes Public

[Randy McCall]

I have completed uploading all images from the notebook, include four pages not included in my digital release, and opened the site to the public.  The site lists 109 pages with a total of 424 separate rubbings. 

 

http://hidensho.com/

 

As previously mentioned, only registered members will be able to see the kantei comments of other registered members, add their own, or take part in discussions where the conclusion is debatable.  The site has also been set to prevent copying of content, in order to protect the work of participants.

Rather than having NMB members PM me their details to be registered, I've placed a form on the site -- the link for which is found by clicking the "APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION" tab at the top of the left column -- which allows people submit a request to join.  Now that the site is public, preference for membership is being given to members of NMB and the various major nihonto organizations. 
Registration page direct link: http://hidensho.com/application-for-registration/ 

Note that page images have been uploaded to display at almost life-size (95% of actual size).  Unfortunately, at this time I can't give members direct access to the HD raw images through the website.  Should you need a copy of a page for close-up magnification, let me know. 

For those who are already registered, or who need to re-login, the login link is found by clicking on the SPECIAL PAGES header in the left-hand column. 

Finally, I will be using the website blog to track new kantei analysis, as well as ding historical review of identified oshigata and the swords they represent.  Registered members can choose to be notified by email of any new blog postings by going to their profile page (mouse over your username in the top right hand corner of your screen) and click on Edit my Profile > go to the bottom of the page > click Receive Notification.

Brian, you can feel free to add this link to NMB's listing.