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Cloistered Emperor |
Emperors who would abdicate their thrones to their sons. The sons would continue the ritual and religious privileges as the emperor. The father would handle the legislative stuff behind him. |
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Kana Script |
A syllabic form of writing in Japan. It was invented during the Heian period. It would evolve into the modern writing system of Japan. |
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Murasaki Shikibu |
Novelist and lady in waiting. Often mentioned in the Heian period, birth and death speculated. She is well known for her piece of literature called "The Tale of Genji". |
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Shōen |
The square grid system which started during the asuka period. It was a medieval state system which used trade goods as a tributary system. The system ended during the 16th century. |
