The Zokuhen (Sequel) of Eiga monogatari

Regent Morozane was busy with the consecutive preparations for the putting-on-of-the -trousers ceremonies for the prince, princesses, and Tadazane, the […]

Yorimichi, the Uji lord, had been suffering for quite a while, afflicted constantly with one illness or another, until he

Princess of the First Rank Sōshi 聡子 had as one of her attendants a daughter named Kishi 基子 of Minamoto

On the 7th of the 7th month, in the garden in front of Empress Shōshi’s hall, cords dyed in the

The emperor’s boil was not getting any better. His Majesty worried over what was going to happen. Despite his condition,

There was tumult in the world, and one’s mind could not remain at ease. For at this time, the lord

Thus did a new year begin [1037]—the court lively with contemporary flair. The emperor partook of the elixir, and the

Emperor Go-Ichijō’s illness got progressively worse with each day, and from the 15th of the 4th month, he began to

Lady Rinshi of the Takatsukasadono celebrated her seventh birthday. Retired Empress Shōshi and Empress Ishi came in the customary fashion.

Although the Novice Lord, Michinaga, had passed away, the presence of Regent Yorimichi, Palace Minister Norimichi, Retired Empress Shōshi, Empress