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The Tale of Genji (Genji Monogatari), one of the masterpieces of Japanese and world literature, is novel written in the XI century about the life of Genji. It become the subject and the inspiration of several print series. The Genjimon (or Genji crest ) is a geometric symbol identifying each of the 54 chapters of the story, that generally appears in one of the top corners of the prints with this subject. It is thus a precious aid in the identification of those prints. Click here to see some examples from real prints. Click here to get additional information on Genjimon. Click on titles to read summary of chapter. |
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1 - Kiritsubo |
2 - Hahakigi |
3 - Utsusemi |
4 - Yugao |
5 - Wakamurasaki |
6 - Suetsumuhana |
7 - Momiji no Ga |
8 - Hana no en |
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Paulownia Court |
Broom Tree |
Shell of Locust |
Evening Faces |
Lavender |
Safflower |
Autumn Outing |
Festival of Cherry Blossoms |
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9 - Aoi |
10 - Sakaki |
11 - Hanachirusato |
12 - Suma |
13 - Akashi |
14 - Miozukushi |
15 - Yomogiu |
16 - Sekiya |
| Heartvine | Sacred Tree | Orange Blossoms | Suma | Akashi | Channel Buoys | Wormwood Patch | The Gatehouse |
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17 - Eawase |
18 - Matsukaze |
19 - Usugumo |
20 - Asagao |
21 - Otome |
22 - Tamakazura |
23 - Hatsune |
24 - Kocho |
| Picture Contest | Wind in the Pines | Wisp of Clouds | Morning Glory | The Maiden | Jewel Garland | First Warbler | Butterflies |
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25 - Hotaru |
26 - Tokonatsu |
27 - Kagaribi |
28 - Nowake |
29 - Miyuki |
30 - Fujibakama |
31 - Makibashira |
32 - Umegaye |
| Fireflies | Wild Carnations | Flares | Typhoon | Royal Outing | Purple Trousers | Cypress Pillar | Plum Branch |
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33 - Fuji no Uraba |
34 - Wakana no Jo |
35 - Wakana no Ge |
36 - Kashiwagi |
37 - Yokobue |
38 - Suzumushi |
39 - Yugiri |
40 - Minori |
| Wisteria Dreams | New Herbs (Part 1) | New Herbs (Part 2) | Oak Tree | The Flute | Bell Cricket | Evening Mist | The Rites |
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41 - Maboroshi |
42 - Niou-Miya |
43- Kobai |
44 - Takegawa |
45 - Hashihime |
46 - Shii-ga-moto |
47 - Agemaki |
48 - Sawarabi |
| The Wizard | His Perfumed Highness | Rose Plum | The Bamboo River | Lady at the Bridge | Beneath the Oak | Tasseled Knots | Early Ferns |
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49 - Yadorigi |
50 - Azumaya |
51 - Ukifune |
52 - Kagero |
53 - Tenarai |
54 - Yume no Ukihashi |
| The Ivy | Eastern Cottage | Boat on the Water | Drake Fly | Writing Practice | Floating Bridge of Dreams |
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