# Tokugawa Institute for Biological Research

> Japanese Research Institute (1918-1970)

**Wikidata**: [Q27037273](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q27037273)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/tokugawa-institute-for-biological-research

## Summary
The Tokugawa Institute for Biological Research was a Japanese research institute focused on biological studies, founded in 1918 and dissolved in 1970. It was established by Tokugawa Yoshichika and maintained by the Tokugawa Reimeikai; it is also known by the Japanese name Tokugawa-Seibutsugaku-Kenkyūsho.

## Key Facts
- Founded in 1918 as a research institute in Japan.
- Dissolved (abolished) in 1970.
- Founded by Tokugawa Yoshichika.
- Maintained by the Tokugawa Reimeikai.
- Instance of: research institute (organization whose primary purpose is research).
- Alias: Tokugawa-Seibutsugaku-Kenkyūsho.
- gnd_id: 500981-9.
- viaf_id: 144899811.
- ndl_authority_id: 00364966.
- cinii_research_id: 1140000791736658432.
- idref_id: 112150071.
- worldcat_entities_id: E39QH7JmppM77qW4Xxppgx3MqF.
- libraries_australia_id: 35205786.
- kalliope_verbund_(gnd)_id: 500981-9.
- google_knowledge_graph_id: /g/11c1s_3xl7.
- Wikipedia language presence: ja (Japanese); sitelink_count: 1.

## FAQs
### Q: What was the Tokugawa Institute for Biological Research?
A: It was a Japanese research institute focused on biological research, founded in 1918 and in operation until 1970.

### Q: Who founded the institute?
A: The institute was founded by Tokugawa Yoshichika.

### Q: Who maintained or ran the institute?
A: The institute was maintained by the Tokugawa Reimeikai.

### Q: Where can I find library or authority records for the institute?
A: The institute appears in multiple library and authority systems, including GND (500981-9), VIAF (144899811), NDL (00364966), CiNii Research (1140000791736658432), WorldCat, and Libraries Australia.

## Why It Matters
The Tokugawa Institute for Biological Research represents a documented historical research organization in Japan with a lifespan from 1918 to 1970. As an institute established by a member of the Tokugawa family (Tokugawa Yoshichika) and maintained by the Tokugawa Reimeikai, it reflects an example of institutional support for biological research in Japan during the 20th century. Its presence in numerous national and international bibliographic and authority databases (GND, VIAF, NDL, CiNii, WorldCat, Libraries Australia, etc.) demonstrates that the institute has a traceable archival and bibliographic footprint, which aids historical and bibliometric research. For researchers studying the history of science, institutional networks in Japan, or the Tokugawa family's cultural and scholarly activities, this institute is a verifiable node supported by multiple authority identifiers and library records.

## Notable For
- Being founded by Tokugawa Yoshichika, linking the institute to the Tokugawa family.
- A sustained institutional existence spanning 52 years (1918–1970).
- Maintenance and oversight by the Tokugawa Reimeikai.
- Comprehensive representation in major authority and bibliographic systems (GND, VIAF, NDL, CiNii, WorldCat, Libraries Australia).
- Known Japanese-language Wikipedia presence (ja) and the alias Tokugawa-Seibutsugaku-Kenkyūsho.

## Body

### Overview
- Name: Tokugawa Institute for Biological Research.
- Japanese alias: Tokugawa-Seibutsugaku-Kenkyūsho.
- Country: Japan.
- Instance of: research institute.

### Founding and Governance
- Founded by: Tokugawa Yoshichika.
- Maintained by: Tokugawa Reimeikai.

### Operational Dates
- Inception (founding year): 1918.
- Dissolved / abolished: 1970.

### Library and Authority Identifiers
- GND (Gemeinsame Normdatei) ID: 500981-9.
- VIAF (Virtual International Authority File) ID: 144899811.
- NDL (National Diet Library) authority ID: 00364966.
- CiNii Research ID: 1140000791736658432.
- idref ID: 112150071.
- WorldCat Entities ID: E39QH7JmppM77qW4Xxppgx3MqF.
- Libraries Australia ID: 35205786.
- Kalliope (GND) ID: 500981-9.
- Google Knowledge Graph ID: /g/11c1s_3xl7.

### Classification and Links
- Classified as a research institute (organization focused on research).
- Wikipedia language presence: Japanese (ja); sitelink_count indicates one linked page.

### Archival and Reference Notes
- The institute is recorded across several national and international bibliographic and authority databases, enabling cross-referencing for historical, bibliographic, and archival research.

### Limitations of Available Data
- Public information provided here includes institutional identifiers, founding and dissolution dates, founder and maintaining organization, and bibliographic records. No additional operational details, research outputs, location specifics, staff lists, or programmatic descriptions are provided in the source material.

## References

1. CiNii Research
2. National Diet Library
3. Virtual International Authority File