Shinkokinwakashu

Japanese literatures and poetry

    The history of Japanese literature began at Nara Period. The oldest book in Japan is “Records of Ancient Matters/Kojiki(古事記)”. The content of “Kojiki” is myth and history of ancient Japan from the origin of the country to the real emperors.     It was compiled in order to justify the imperial court.  And […]

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