Possible ruins of locale for 'The Tale of Genji' found in Kyoto | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis

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 Genji” and “The Pillow Book.”

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