Missing piece of ancient classic writing found in Kyoto

Missing piece of ancient classic writing found in Kyoto

TOKYO, Japan - A partial script of "Yoru no Nezame" (Awakening at Night), a classic tale from the Heian era (794-1192) believed to have been written by a daughter of nobleman Sugawara no Takasue, is displayed in Kyoto, western Japan, on May 29, 2014. It was found at an antiquarian bookstore in the ancient Japanese capital.

Nezame-no-toko

Nezame-no-toko

Nezame-no-toko Gorge is the most beautiful of the eight scenic points of Kiso. The view of the gorge with granite protruding into the Kiso River is breathtaking. Huge rock formations such as Byobuiwa (folding screen rock) can be seen. At its narrowest point, the river is only 7 meters wide and roars with rapids. The shrine visible in the centre is known for the legend of Urashima Taro, and for Rinsenji Temple up on the river terrace.==Date:unknown, Place:Nagano, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number80‐14‐0]

Nezame-no-toko

Nezame-no-toko

The steep flow of Urashima in the Nezame no toko, a scenic spot along the Kiso River on the Nakasendo. The same scene as the photo numbered 1560 is photographed again from a farther distance. This valley was formed from the granite, which was formed about 700 million years ago, washed away by the steep flow of the Kiso River.==Date:unknown, Place:Nagano, Photo:Kusakabe Kinbei, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number38‐9‐0]

Teahouse at Nezame-no-toko Pass

Teahouse at Nezame-no-toko Pass

Probably the Fukushima juku with a sekisho on the Nakasendo, presently the Fukushimacho of Kisogun of Nagano prefecture. The annex of the Kiso family was built earlier than the other lodging villages in Kiso. The woman on the rickshaw in the center and a person with a balancing pole is seen in the bottom right.==Date:unknown, Place:Nagano, Photo:Kusakabe Kinbei, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number38‐10‐0]

Nezame-no-toko

Nezame-no-toko

The steep flow of Urashima in the Nezame no toko, a scenic spot along the Kiso River on the Nakasendo. (Presently Agematsu-cho of Kiso gun). Originates from the legend that Urashima Taro fished here to hang his fishing strings. It is known for the square granite rock and caves forming the scenery.==Date:unknown, Place:Nagano, Photo:Kusakabe Kinbei, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number38‐8‐0]

Nezame-no-toko

Nezame-no-toko

The bridge over the Nameri River near the Nezame no toko, which is a scenic spot which can also be seen in the left corner of the photo numbered 38-6. This bridge was appraised as the length 15 ken, without bridge stakes, the wonderful arch in Kiso junreiki . The bridge is presently rebuilt as the Eikyu Bridge.==Date:unknown, Place:Nagano, Photo:Kusakabe Kinbei, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number38‐7‐0]

Nezame-no-toko

Nezame-no-toko

The Namerigawado, near the scenic location on the Nakasendo in Agematsu juku, Nezame no toko. A person with a parasol can be seen in a small shadow. The Nameri River originates from the Kiso Komagatake which is the main mountain in the Central Alps.==Date:unknown, Place:Nagano, Photo:Kusakabe Kinbei, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number38‐6‐0]