Showing posts with label Tales of Genji. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tales of Genji. Show all posts

Monday, February 2, 2009

Tales of Genji

Right around the bend of Uji bridge, is a memorial to the author of the TALES OF GENJI. The TALES OF GENJI is considered the first novel ever written. Shikibu Murasaki is the author of the tales of Genji, the first prominent novel in Japan. Chapters from 46 to 54 are set in Uji.




Wikipedia Entry on Tales of Genji
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Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Historic Uji

Uji is a historic town located between Nara and Kyoto. Uji is famous for its history including the Tales of Genji and possibly the oldest Green Tea Shop in the world.

Unique Mailbox

Uji Station

Map of Uji


Historic Uji
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