The Heian period is often associated with graceful images of nobles in ornate costumes, waka poems depicting seasonal scenes and emotions, kana script written in flowing lines and maki-e lacquerware furnishings. During this period, literature, calligraphy, painting and craft were created by the finely honed sensibilities of the nobility centred on the emperor. They have captivated people throughout the changing times and continued to convey a great influence on Japanese culture to this day.

　　　The exhibition features colourful narrative paintings and crafts based on The Tales of Ise and The tale of Denji, with calligraphies, written on special writing papers. We hope you will enjoy these creations, filled with admiration for the Heian dynasty.