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About the Project

Humanitext is an integrated research and development project dedicated to exploring the vast intellectual domains of the humanities through the power of AI. In the fields of Western Classics (Antiqua), modern Japanese literature (Aozora), and advanced optical character recognition (OCR), we aim to provide innovative tools for researchers, students, and all intellectually curious individuals to interact with historical texts and make new discoveries.

This page introduces the academic achievements and activities related to the project.

Publications

Essays and Columns

Presentations

  • Humanitext Antiqua: A Retrieval-Augmented AI Platform for Research in Western Classics
    Naoya Iwata
    XI. Atelier ‘Antikerezeption’, Centre for the Classical Tradition (CCT) at University of Bonn, November 6, 2025

  • AI-Assisted Philosophical Inquiry: Engaging with Classical Sources through ‘Humanitext’
    Naoya Iwata
    Philosophical Interchange between Sungkyunkwan and Nagoya University, November 1, 2025

  • AI Application Development by a Humanities Researcher: The Practice and Scope of Humanitext Antiqua
    Naoya Iwata
    Waseda Institute for Advanced Study (WIAS) Seminar Series “How to Build Education and Research in DH (Digital Humanities)?”, October 22, 2025

  • The Potential of Knowledge Graphs and Linked Data in Humanities Research in the Age of Generative AI
    Jun Ogawa
    Waseda Institute for Advanced Study (WIAS) Seminar Series “How to Build Education and Research in DH (Digital Humanities)?”, October 22, 2025

  • Integrating Dense and Sparse Vector Retrieval via Context-Oriented Translation for Enhanced Semantic Search in Western Classical Texts
    Naoya Iwata, Ikko Tanaka, Jun Ogawa
    PNC 2025 Annual Conference and Joint Meetings, September 20, 2025

  • A Data Model for Integrating Annotations with Western Classical Texts for an AI Dialogue System
    Jun Ogawa, Naoya Iwata, Ikko Tanaka
    PNC 2025 Annual Conference and Joint Meetings, September 21, 2025

  • A Method for Extracting References to Original Texts in Western Classical Commentaries using Large Language Models
    Ikko Tanaka, Jun Ogawa, Naoya Iwata
    PNC 2025 Annual Conference and Joint Meetings, September 21, 2025

  • AI-Assisted Philosophical Inquiry: Engaging with Classical Sources through ‘Humanitext’
    Naoya Iwata
    The 8th Japan-China Philosophy Forum, August 16, 2025

  • Development of a Commentary Generation System for Western Classical Texts
    Ikko Tanaka, Jun Ogawa, Naoya Iwata
    DH Conference 2025, July 17, 2026, Alliance of Digital Humanities Organizations

  • Experiments and Preliminary Thoughts on the Use of Graph RAG in the Humanities
    Jun Ogawa, Naoya Iwata, Ikko Tanaka, Ikki Ohmukai
    DH Conference 2025, July 17, 2026, Alliance of Digital Humanities Organizations

  • An Integrated Digital Platform Linking Aristotle’s Texts and Ancient Commentaries: A Classical Reading Environment Powered by Large Language Models
    Ikko Tanaka, Jun Ogawa, Naoya Iwata
    The 39th Annual Conference of the Japanese Society for Artificial Intelligence, 2025, May 30, 2025

  • Humanitext Antiqua as a Tool for Semantic Exploration of Classical Texts
    Jun Ogawa, Ikko Tanaka, Naoya Iwata
    Conference on Semantic Annotation for the Ancient World, May 20, 2025

  • Building an OCR System Leveraging Multimodal Large Language Models
    Naoya Iwata, Ikko Tanaka, Jun Ogawa
    The 138th Research Meeting on Humanities and Computers, May 17, 2025

  • AI-Assisted Philosophical Inquiry: Engaging with Classical Sources through Humanitext
    Naoya Iwata
    In the Age of AI, Why Study Greek Philosophy in East Asia?, March 28, 2025

  • Expanding Humanitext: From Western Classics to Japanese Literature and Legal Texts
    Naoya Iwata
    Shiga University The 188th Data Science Seminar, March 24, 2025

  • Improving Semantic Search Accuracy of Classical Texts through Context-Oriented Translation
    Naoya Iwata
    ROIS-DS Research Report Event, March 18, 2025

  • Humanitext: Reimagining Classical Wisdom with AI for Future-Oriented Innovation
    Naoya Iwata
    UBIAS International Symposium, March 7, 2025

  • Philosophical Research Leveraging AI: The Potential of “Humanitext”
    Naoya Iwata
    Nagoya Philosophy Forum 2025: Digital Humanities and Philosophy, February 22, 2025

  • Humanitext and Pliny: Rediscovering the World of Ancient Rome through AI
    Naoya Iwata, Ikko Tanaka, Jun Ogawa
    Nagoya University Center for Digital Humanities and Social Sciences Research Center Kick-Off Symposium: “Pliny the Elder and Pompeii”, January 26, 2025

  • The Current Status and Prospects of the AI Specialized in Western Classics: “Humanitext”
    Naoya Iwata, Ikko Tanaka, Jun Ogawa
    AI and the Study of Philosophy and Buddhist Studies, December 21, 2024

  • Improving Semantic Search Accuracy of Classical Texts through Context-Oriented Translation
    Naoya Iwata, Ikko Tanaka, Jun Ogawa
    IPSJ SIG Computers and the Humanities Symposium, December 8, 2024

  • ‘Thinkering’ on the Collaboration between Classics and LLMs: Classics Chatbot as a Research Platform
    Jun Ogawa, Naoya Iwata, Ikko Tanaka
    The 13th Conference of Japanese Association for Digital Humanities “Leveraging AI and Digital Humanities for Sustainable Infrastructure”, September 20, 2024

  • Harnessing Large Language Models for Classical Text Interpretation: A Comparative Study of Greek Texts and English Translations
    Ikko Tanaka, Jun Ogawa, Naoya Iwata
    PNC 2024 Annual Conference and Joint Meetings, August 29, 2024

  • Utilizing Large Language Models for Research and Education in Western Classics
    Naoya Iwata, Ikko Tanaka, Jun Ogawa
    The 38th Annual Conference of the Japanese Society for Artificial Intelligence, May 28, 2024

  • Utilizing Large Language Models for Research in Western Classics
    Naoya Iwata
    Inaugural Symposium for the Establishment of the Center for Advancement of Digital Humanities and Social Sciences: ‘Carving out the Future of Humanities with AI’, March 28, 2024

Funding

  • Research on AI-Driven Text Analysis and Database Expansion Technologies for Classical Studies
    Naoya Iwata, Ikko Tanaka, Jun Ogawa
    Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST), Next-Generation AI Researcher Development Program (BOOST), September 2025 - August 2030

  • AI-Driven Analysis for Classical Studies: Enhancing Semantic Search Accuracy and Strengthening International Collaboration
    Naoya Iwata, Ikko Tanaka, Jun Ogawa
    FY2025 Open-Call Strategic Joint Research Program, National Institute of Informatics, April 2025 - March 2026

  • Research on AI-Driven Text Analysis and Database Expansion Technologies for Classical Studies
    Naoya Iwata, Ikko Tanaka, Jun Ogawa
    The 5th Research Grant, Hagiwara Foundation for Academic Promotion, April 2025 - March 2026

  • Promotion of Research and Education in Western Classics Utilizing Large Language Models
    Naoya Iwata, Ikko Tanaka, Jun Ogawa
    Mitsubishi Foundation, Humanities Research Grant, October 2024 - September 2026

  • Research on AI-Driven Text Analysis and Database Expansion Technologies for Western Classical Studies
    Naoya Iwata, Ikko Tanaka, Jun Ogawa
    ROIS-DS-JOINT FY2024-1, The Joint Support Center for Data Science Research, June 2024 - March 2025

  • Promotion of Research and Education in Western Classics Utilizing Large Language Models
    Naoya Iwata, Ikko Tanaka, Jun Ogawa
    The 4th Research Grant, Hagiwara Foundation for Academic Promotion, April 2024 - March 2025

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