Japanese History
If you are curious about the history of Japan, we've listed multiple sites that dive into the rich history, from timelines to factual evidence.
Heisei (January 8, 1989–present)
Heisei (平成?) is the current era in Japan. The Heisei era started on 8 January 1989, the first day after the death of the reigning Emperor, Hirohito. His son, Akihito, succeeded to the throne. In accordance with Japanese customs, Hirohito was posthumously renamed "Emperor Shōwa" on 31 January. Thus 1989 corresponds to Shōwa 64 up to the seventh day of the first month (7 January) and to Heisei 1 (平成元年 Heisei gannen?, gannen means "first year") since the eighth day of the first month (8 January). To convert a Western era year after 2000 to Heisei, you may either take the year, subtract 2000 and add 12, or just subtract 1988; either will produce the correct result. Example for 2013: 2013−1988 = Heisei 25. - read more
Genji Monogatari
The Tale of Genji (源氏物語 Genji Monogatari) is a classic work of Japanese literature written by the Japanese noblewoman and lady-in-waiting Murasaki Shikibu in the early years of the 11th century, around the peak of the Heian period. It is sometimes called the world's first novel, the first modern novel, the first psychological novel or the first novel still to be considered a classic. Notably, the novel also illustrates - read more
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