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A Coloring Book of Japan Heian Picture Scrolls(Japanese)

An adult coloring book that shows the world of the Heian imperial court in Japan. The pictures follow the old rules of court dress and customs, so the clothing and scenes are drawn accurately. The scenes come from classic works: The Tale of Genji, The Tales of Ise, The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter, The Pillow Book and The Diary of Izumi Shikibu, as well as a Hyakunin Isshu poem by Ariwara no Narihira and a poem by Ise no Taifu. Other pages show seasonal events and court life: the Chrysanthemum Festival, the Tango no Sekku festival in May, the Kyokusui no En poetry party, a visit to Ishiyama-dera temple, formal sokutai court dress, a shirabyoshi dance, the junihitoe layered robe and hina dolls.

Translated from the Japanese original.

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