Ep. 6: Appreciation for a Classic! The Tale of Meowji!
Aired on May 16, 2018
This segment explores Murasaki Shikibu's renowned classical literary romance epic. It highlights the intense anticipation felt by the Heian Japan court, who eagerly awaited each new installment of the work. The narrative emphasizes the historical impact and widespread engagement with this significant piece of literature during that era.
Episodes
- Ep. 2 · The Legend of Abe no Seimei, Japan's Merlin
- Ep. 3 · Sakamoto Ryoma Drives Adventure Amidst the Shogunate's Collapse in the Bakumatsu Era
- Ep. 4 · Confusion and Chaos in the Onin War
- Ep. 5 · Exploring Ancient Japanese Burial Mounds Dedicated to Important Historical Cats
- Ep. 6 · Appreciation for a Classic! The Tale of Meowji!
- Ep. 7 · Maeda Toshiie, a notable figure and doting husband of the Maeda clan
- Ep. 8 · Exploring the Legacy of the Renowned Scholar Sugawara no Michizane
- Ep. 9 · Date Masamune Takes the Nation: The Story of Dandy Date
- Ep. 10 · The story of Okita Soji, the renowned Shinsengumi fighter and first unit captain.