The Tale Genji – Tradition and Future
A short course by the Department of Japanese Literature will be held in December 14 (Saturday) and a symposium by the Bungei Material Laboratory on December 15 (Sunday) at the Shibuya Campus.
Lectures will be given by persons such authorities from various fields and heads of schools of traditional forms of Japanese culture on the tradition of research on The Tale of Genji accumulated to date by the Jissen women’s University and the future of research on the work from the interdisciplinary perspective.
The event will also feature the exhibition “The World of The Tale of Genji – The Jissen Women’s University’s Collection of Precious Classics.”
As well as a newly added “War of words” collection of ancient calligraphy, the exhibition will feature especially precious materials from the university’s collection.
Overview of trhe Event
The Tale of Genji – Tradition and Future (Short course marking the 120th anniversary of the foundation of the university and the 100th anniversary of the Department of Japanese Literature)
[Date and time] December 14 (Saturday), 2019 from 13:00 (Doors open at 12:30)
[Venue] Classroom 403, 120th Anniversary Building of the Shibuya Campus,
The Tale of Genji - Tradition and Future (symposium)
December 15 (Sunday), 2019 from 13:00 (Doors open at 12:30)
Lecture hall 501 on the 5th floor
December 14, Short Course by the Department of Japanese Literature
Takashi Yokoi (Professor at Jissen Women's University)The Tale of Genji, New Perspectives in Old Materials
Makiko Shirato (Visiting researcher at the Bungei Material Laboratory, Jissen Women’s University)Fragments of ancient calligraphies relating to The Tale of Genji
Kazuyuki Enami (Professor Emeritus at Ryukoku University)Paper is the Witness of the Times
Dennis Washburn (Professor at Dartmouth University, America)Romancing the Dead
December 15 – Symposium by the Bungei Material Laboratory
Yohei Izutsu (Representative of the Izutsu Group)Women’s Attire in The Tale of Genji – Visitors can see a 12-layer ceremonial kimono -
Michiko Kodaka (Professor at Chukyo University)Sanjo Nishike Classical Studies – Teaching in Ancient and Modern Times
Sanjonishi Gyosui (Head of the Oie-ryu School of Kodo)The Tale of Genji and Kumiko
Hosho Kazufusa (Head of the Hosho School of Noh)Japanese Performing Arts in the Middle Ages and their Value in Modern Times