KYOTO—Researchers here said they uncovered the apparent remains of the Dairi imperial residence of the Heiankyu palace, the locale for Heian Period (794-1185) literary classics “The Tale of ...

The city’s name means “Capital of Peace and Tranquility,” and the Heian period is usually remembered as having been an age of art, literature, and culture. During these years, Japanese developed a ...

The introductory essay may also be assigned to students with advanced reading abilities (grades 11-12). The essay provides context for this lesson by describing key points of Japanese history during ...

Also known as Girl’s Day, hina matsuri is an annual festival held across Japan where people wish for the health and success ...

Kyokusui-no-Utage: Poetry with Classic Heian Elegance 1,000 years ago, aristocrats would compose short Waka poems seated by a babbling brook at the imperial palace, sipping sake and admiring the ...