A Study of Kirishitan Tomb : The Origin of Japanese Christian Tomb and re-examination for its classification

利用片冈矢一1942年的论文《长崎-kenkaKirishitan BohiSouran》(《长崎县麒麟墓综合调查》)和同一作者1976年的论文《kirishitan Bohi no Genyru to Bohi Keishiki Bunrui》(《长崎墓的起源及其风格分类》)，对日本国内外的青石滩墓进行了调查研究。对日本境内的115座墓葬进行了调查研究，在国外18个地点，包括博物馆和墓地，对墓葬的概念、特点、意义和风格进行了组织。国外对罗马、西班牙和葡萄牙的调查研究表明，罗马发现的风格起源于伊特鲁里亚墓地和墓葬，并传播到葡萄牙。因此，确认基督教传教士通过他们的传教活动将这种风格传播到包括日本在内的世界各地。

An investigative study was made overseas and within Japan of Kirishitann tomb using the 1942 paper byYakichi Kataoka,"Nagasaki-kenkaKirishitanBohiSouran"(A Comprehensive Survey of Kirishitan Tomb in Nagasaki Prefecture), and the 1976 paper by the same author,"Kirishitan Bohi no Genyru to Bohi Keishiki Bunrui"(The Origin of Kirishitan Tomb and a Classification of Their Style). An investigative research study was made within Japan of 115 gravesites 'tomb and overseas at 18 sites, including museums as well as cemeteries. As a result, it became possible to organize the tomb' concept, special characteristics, meaning and style.The overseas investigative research in Rome, Spain and Portugal showed that the style found in Rome, which originated in the Etruscan gravesites and the tomb, spread to Portugal. Thus, confirming the Christian missionaries spread this style all over the world, including Japan, through their missionary activity.