It is considered one of the oldest documented “wagashi” Japanese-style confections. What is amazing about “The Tale of Genji” is that the story has not only continued to be read and spoken ...

Genji Monogatari, a novel written 1,000 years ago and regarded as the apex of Japanese literature, recounts the escapades of Hikaru Genji and the many women in his life, each of whom is depicted ...

In fact, the author of "The Tale of Genji" once lived where the temple is now located. 03:37 She is known by the name Murasaki Shikibu and was born into an aristocratic family.

“The Tale of Genji,” often called Japan’s first novel, was written 1,000 years ago. Yet it still occupies a powerful place in ...

From the concise artistry of haiku to sprawling narratives like "The Tale of Genji," Japanese literature comes in many shapes and sizes. This series focuses in on classic works.

"Genji Monogatari" focuses on the love and hate relationships surrounding Genji Hakaru. Lady Fujitsubo is Genji's first love. Ryokuzono Miyasutokoro is obsessed with Genji and eventually becomes a ...

Jakucho Setouchi, a Buddhist nun and one of Japan's best-known authors known for novels depicting passionate women and her translation of “The Tale of Genji,” a 1,000-year-old classic ...

Six Senses Kyoto ushers in a new era of luxury travel in Japan, marking the brand's highly anticipated debut and its parent group IHG's grand plans in the coming years.

The ancient Japanese were fortunate. They could “leave the world.” We can, too, and some of us do, but it’s seen as defeat rather than victory; aberration, not religious awakening.