There's nothing quite like Japan's Heian Period (794-1185). Almost four centuries of peace and a governing aristocracy of culture set it apart.

The two greatest works of literature in Japan's Heian Period (794-1185) were both penned by women: "The Pillow Book" by Sei Shonagon and "The Tale of Genji" by Murasaki Shikibu.

"Tales of Ise," a collection of Japanese waka poems and stories from the Heian period (794-1185), remains popular 1,100 years after it was created. Wh Novelist Nobuko Takagi examines the enduring ...

Murasaki Shikibu, the author of The Tale of Genji, and the powerful statesman Fujiwara no Michinaga were contemporaries of the Heian period (794–1185). In fictional contexts, the two are often ...

Heian Period (794–1185) The Heian period was the last period of Classical Japan, and could be the perfect setting for a Ghost of Yotei sequel.A game set during this period could possibly depict ...

A little knowledge of the customs of the Heian aristocracy is useful background for readers tackling Japan’s 1,000-year-old classic The Tale of Genji.

The ceremony is held to commemorate Sugawara no Michizane (845-903), a scholar, poet and politician in the Heian Period (794-1185). This year’s event marked the 60th since the tradition was ...

KYOTO--A ceremonial event to mark the New Year featured women in gorgeous Heian Period (794-1185) court attire giving a public demonstration of the popular “karuta” card-snatching game at ...