Formation of an Academic and International Center
for Research into The Tale of Genji

その物語の真実は源氏物語

The Truth of the StoryThe Tale of Genji

Event

Reading The Tale of Genji

As well as “research into ancient calligraphy fragments,” which has been the focus of research on the text to date, scientific equipment has been used to “read” The Tale of Genji to enable multifaceted research into the integration of arts and sciences to read and interpret The Tale of Genji. The scientific approach is also applied to establish techniques for dating ancient calligraphy fragments.

Feeling The Tale of Genji

Restoring the attire of the Heian period in the text of The Tale of Genji, based on the literary knowledge of social customs and culture. In addition, research will be promoted to allow visitors to experience “The Tale of Genji” with the five senses under the expert’s supervision by viewing twelve-layered ceremonial kimono and other attires of the Heian period, enjoying the fragrance of incense, and other experiences.

Spreading the Tale of Genji

As well as the results of research into The Tale of Genji conducted by the university to date and the project achievements, we will disseminate the world of The Tale of Genji not only in Japan, but also around the world.

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Message about the Project from Project Members

The Tradition of Research into
The Tale of Genji

This is an introduction to The Tale of Genji research that our university has been involved in, as well as exhibitions and events based on this research.

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私立大学研究
ブランディング事業とは

About the Private University Research Branding Project

The Private University Research Branding Project by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology is a project that provides funding for overall operating costs, equipment and facility expenses for private universities and junior colleges that prioritize work on research that illustrates their comprehensive and unique characteristics under the leadership of the president.

Project Name

Formation of an Academic and International Center for Research into The Tale of Genji

Project Overview

With its tradition of research into The Tale of Genji, Jissen Women’s University acts as an international center for the implementation of research applying a unique interdisciplinary approach through the integration of arts and science. This project realizes new developments in research into The Tale of Genji and promotes understanding of Japanese culture. With the further dissemination of Japanese culture in the rapidly globalizing society as the theme, the fruits of this project shall be used to produce human resources endowed with a deep understanding of, and ability to communicate Japanese culture, the fount of The Tale of Genji, to establish the university as an education and research institute that makes valuable contributions to the regions around the world.