By MAKIKO KOMATSU/ Staff Writer
November 28, 2021 at 07:30 JST
The main Shishinden hall of the Kyoto Imperial Palace in the city's Kamigyo Ward was originally part of the Dairi imperial residence at the Heiankyu palace. (Asahi Shimbun file photo)
KYOTO—Researchers here said they uncovered the apparent remains of the Dairi imperial residence of the Heiankyu palace, the locale for Heian Period (794-1185) literary classics “The Tale of Genji” and “The Pillow Book.” [Read More]
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