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This was written by the Buddhist priest, Yoshida Kenko. They were also known as the Harvest of Leisure.
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This was a chronicle of the rise and fall of Japan's Taira family. It was an epic account of the struggle between two clans for control of Japan.
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This book was created by Murasaki Shikibu. This tale is centered around the life and loves of a handsome son.
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The Pillow Book, is a book of observations and musings recorded by Sei Shōnagon. In her time as court lady to Empress during the 990s in Heian was when she recorded these events.
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Ki Tsurayuki and others compile the first of 20 imperial poetry anthologies. Ki Tsurayuki was one of the best known author's and compilers.
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This was the first written work of Japanese fiction. This fiction story was about, a tiny nymph found inside a bamboo stalk which grows into a beautiful and desirable young woman. She then proceeds to order her suitors to prove their love by completing a series of near-impossible tasks.
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This was an anthology of more than 4,500 poems compiled. This book is one of the most revered of Japan's poetic compilations.
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This is a ,history, and one of the oldest surviving Japanese books. They completed it in 712 BC.
