Source policy

Making the weight of sources visible.

IZANORA treats classical texts, public records, institutional scholarship, and secondary references according to their role. Being able to trace material back matters more than making it easy to quote out of context.

Classics and primary texts

Texts such as the Kojiki, Nihon Shoki, Fudoki, Engishiki, and Tono Monogatari are weighted heavily when they sit close to the origin of a deity name, place name, or legend. Public copy names the work or section as clearly as possible.

Public and institutional materials

Shrine records, the Agency for Cultural Affairs, the National Diet Library, Nichibunken, local governments, and tourism associations are used where readers can check the material again. They are especially important for places and enshrined deities.

Secondary references and citation

Wikipedia and DBpedia are used as supplemental checks and navigation aids.
Modern books and web articles are handled carefully when the title, publisher, or URL can be shown.
Long reproduction is avoided; the default is a short source-backed summary and a path back to the material.