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Tale of Genji exhibition in Paris

Photo taken Nov. 21, 2023, shows a folding screen displayed for an exhibition about "The Tale of Genji," a Japanese classic written by Murasaki Shikibu, at Guimet Museum in Paris.

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Tale of Genji exhibition in Paris

Photo taken Nov. 21, 2023, shows the venue of an exhibition about "The Tale of Genji," a Japanese classic written by Murasaki Shikibu, at Guimet Museum in Paris.

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'Tale of Genji' manuscripts discovered at temple

OTSU, Japan - This photo shows one of a set of 54 manuscripts of ''Genji Kokagami,'' a summary of the ancient Japanese novel ''The Tale of Genji.'' The manuscripts, which date back to the 17th century, were recently found at Ishiyamadera Temple in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture. Murasaki Shikibu, who lived in the 10th-11th century, is believed to have worked on the plot of her novel at the temple.

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Kyoto's 'Miyako Odori' festival to feature 'Tales of Genji'

KYOTO, Japan - A hair stylist puts the final touches on the hairpiece of a geisha dancer dressed in Heian era costumes as geisha dancers prepare for a dress match-up session at the Gion Koubu Kaburenjo Theatre in preparation for the monthlong ''Miyako Odori'' festival in April. The program of this year's festival features a performance of Murasaki Shikibu's ''The Tales of Genji,'' as 2008 marks the 1,000th anniversary of the discovery of the Shikibu masterpiece. The show will open April 1 and run through April 30. Admission, with tea coupon, is 4,300 yen. Contact: 075-541-3391.

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Miyazawa shows design of 2,000 yen bill

TOKYO, Japan - Finance Minister Kiichi Miyazawa shows on Oct. 29 the design of a 2,000 yen bill which will be issued by July next year to mark the year 2000. The front of the bill depicts the Shureimon gates of Shuri Castle on the outskirts of Naha, Okinawa Prefecture. The other side depicts a scene from the ''Tale of Genji,'' the Japanese classic written in the early 11th century by court lady Murasaki Shikibu.

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Design of Japan's new 2,000-yen bill

TOKYO, Japan - The front (above) of the new 2,000-yen bill features an illustration of the Shureimon Gate in Naha, a symbol of Okinawa Prefecture, while the reverse shows a scene from the 1,000-year-old literary classic ''The Tale of Genji'' and a portrait of its author, Murasaki Shikibu. The bill, unveiled Oct. 29, will be issued in time for the summit of the G-8 nations in Okinawa next July.

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'Tale of Genji' manuscripts discovered at temple

OTSU, Japan - This photo shows one of a set of 54 manuscripts of ''Genji Kokagami,'' a summary of the ancient Japanese novel ''The Tale of Genji.'' The manuscripts, which date back to the 17th century, were recently found at Ishiyamadera Temple in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture. Murasaki Shikibu, who lived in the 10th-11th century, is believed to have worked on the plot of her novel at the temple. (Kyodo)

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Kyoto's 'Miyako Odori' festival to feature 'Tales of Genji'

KYOTO, Japan - A hair stylist puts the final touches on the hairpiece of a geisha dancer dressed in Heian era costumes as geisha dancers prepare for a dress match-up session at the Gion Koubu Kaburenjo Theatre in preparation for the monthlong ''Miyako Odori'' festival in April. The program of this year's festival features a performance of Murasaki Shikibu's ''The Tales of Genji,'' as 2008 marks the 1,000th anniversary of the discovery of the Shikibu masterpiece. The show will open April 1 and run through April 30. Admission, with tea coupon, is 4,300 yen. Contact: 075-541-3391. (Kyodo)

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Ishiyamadera Temple

The rock to the fore is exposed wollastonite. This can be seen all over the temple compounds, and the name Ishiyamadera (Stone Mountain Temple) originates from this. It is designated as a precious natural asset. Said to be the place where Murasaki Shikibu wrote the Tale of Genji , the temple has a Genji Room.==Date:unknown, Place:Shiga, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number24‐2‐0]

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Miyazawa shows design of 2,000 yen bill

TOKYO, Japan - Finance Minister Kiichi Miyazawa shows on Oct. 29 the design of a 2,000 yen bill which will be issued by July next year to mark the year 2000. The front of the bill depicts the Shureimon gates of Shuri Castle on the outskirts of Naha, Okinawa Prefecture. The other side depicts a scene from the ''Tale of Genji,'' the Japanese classic written in the early 11th century by court lady Murasaki Shikibu.

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Design of Japan's new 2,000-yen bill

TOKYO, Japan - The front (above) of the new 2,000-yen bill features an illustration of the Shureimon Gate in Naha, a symbol of Okinawa Prefecture, while the reverse shows a scene from the 1,000-year-old literary classic ''The Tale of Genji'' and a portrait of its author, Murasaki Shikibu. The bill, unveiled Oct. 29, will be issued in time for the summit of the G-8 nations in Okinawa next July.