The Heian Period

Japan's classical court age: The Tale of Genji, kana script, and refined aristocratic culture.

Specifications & Metrics

era

794 – 1185

Core Principles & Analysis

• The imperial court moved to Heian-kyō (Kyoto) in 794.
• Murasaki Shikibu wrote The Tale of Genji, often called the first novel.
• The kana syllabaries developed for writing Japanese during this period.

Sources

• Wikipedia: Heian period