Abstract:

This study aims to systematically trace the history and development of stylometry in Japan from the perspectives of temporal evolution and content classification through a literature review. It also analyzes representative cases and characteristics of stylometry in Japanese literary research. The evolution of Japanese stylometry has exhibited distinct localized features: in the 1930s, it emerged in the field of psychology with minimal influence from Western theories; around the 1960s, the establishment of the Mathematical Linguistic Society of Japan facilitated the popularization of quantitative linguistic methods; and after the 1990s,advancements in computer technology and statistics ushered in a period of prolific research output. Throughout this extensive accumulation process, Japanese stylometry has gradually developed interdisciplinary characteristics that intertwine linguistics, psychology, and literature, establishing a research paradigm that merges the sciences and humanities and emphasizes problem-oriented inquiry. This has resulted in a wealth of practical research findings that serve as important references for domestic literary studies.

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