September 18, 2014 No.10 At The Ōsaka Barrier Late 9th century. Semimaru was a blind musician and beggar believed to have been a prince. He also
August 26, 2014 No.9 Vanity Of Vanities Ono No Komachi in a drawing from 1648 9th century. Komachi was famous for her poetry and beauty,
August 16, 2014 No.8 A Buddhist's Reflection The name of the place Kisen lived (Mount Uji) is similar in pronunciation to the word for gloom
August 05, 2014 No.7 A Thought of Home Middle 8th century. Kasuga is a place known for its virgin forests. A Thought of Home When I
July 30, 2014 No.6 A Winter Midnight in the Palace Court 8th or early 9th century. “Magpie (or Raven) Bridge” referred to a passage-way in the Imperial Palace grounds,
July 22, 2014 No.5 The Stag's Cry in Autumn 8th century. The writer served at a Shinto shrine. The Stag’s Cry In Autumn In the mountain