Episode 4 - The Golden Age of Heian

Published: April 20, 2013, 2 p.m.

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This week's episode will discuss the Heian Period (794-1185), one of the golden ages of Japanese history. We'll talk about the politics and culture of the period, covering the structure of government, literary styles, and why it is that I think the Tale of Genji is kind of creepy.

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