Begin Japanology — Season 1, Episode 18: The Tale of Genji: Part 2

Episode synopsis

Part two continues with a look on the Heian period and the effect the epic had on Japanese cultural history.

About Begin Japanology

BEGIN Japanology invites you into the world of Japanese culture, both traditional and modern, explaining how traditions evolved and the part they still play today in people's everyday lives.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1Bento
• E2Miyazawa Kenji
• E3Lacquerware
• E4Rakugo
• E5Tsukiji Market
• E6Yoshoku
• E7Kyudo
• E8Tea Ceremony Architecture
• E9Dagashi-ya
• E10Nihon Buyo
• E11Abacus
• E12Ryukyu Kimono