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472:"The Imperial Palace" manuscript of 1319. The oldest existing plan of the Imperial Palace. Includes costs paid by each province to construct residences in the Imperial Palace grounds, and records of destruction by fire. This is an important transcription of a manuscript by a vassal of the Kamakura Shogunate, illustrating relations between the samurai of Kamakura and the court nobles of Kyoto.
403:"Wakanroeishu" (Fragment from the Poem Anthology), Taga-gire version. Written by Fujiwara no Mototoshi in 1116. Originally a transcription of the Wakanroeishu on handscrolls. The written date and author can be identified from the colophon. This is very rare, so this manuscript is used as a reference work in the history of Japanese calligraphy.
223:. There are letters written in their own hand by emperors and prominent historical figures, items related to court ceremonies and ritual, old manuscripts relating ancient legends and imperial poetry collections. In addition to being an invaluable historical resource, the collection also represents a unique history of the art of calligraphy.
252:"Mido Kanpaku-ki" (Diary of Fujiwara no Michinaga) set of 26 handscrolls (14 original, 12 transcribed) Attachments: "Abstract of the Midō Regent’s Diary" 5 handscrolls, and "Catalog of the Midō Regent’s Calendar" 1 hanging scroll. The 14 original handscrolls of the Diary date from 998 (author age 33) to 1021 (age 55)
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architecture, these have all been registered as
National Tangible Cultural Assets. Most of the grounds lie within one of Kyoto's Preservation Districts for Groups of Historic Buildings, and adjoining the site to the north is a 28,916m forested hilly area containing numerous ponds also destined for
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Successive heads of the Konoe family preserved many important documents, from family diaries to records of imperial court rituals and ceremonies. These were men who occupied the highest offices of the land, often as sesshō or kanpaku, throughout the Heian period. Although they had no official
47:(藤原道長, 966 - 1028), one of the ancestors of the Konoe family, to 20th century materials relating to Fumimaro Konoe himself. The work of the archive includes making the collection available to researchers, conducting its own research, loaning items to exhibitions, and publishing facsimiles.
343:"Heiki" (Diaries of the Taira family) 4 handscrolls by Taira no Chikanobu, 1 by Taira no Yukichika, 1 by Taira no Sadaie, 2 by Taira no Tomonobu, 2 by Taira no Tokinobu. Attachments: 1 new transcribed handscroll by Taira no Norikuni, and 2 new transcribed handscrolls by Taira no Tomonobu
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and Bunmei wars, he sent 50 boxes of the family records for safekeeping to
Iwakura, on the northern outskirts of Kyoto. This ensured that, when the Konoe family mansion was burned down in the Ōnin War, the records survived. The 16th head of the family,
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189:(近衛家熈, 1667 – 1736, pen name 予楽院, Yoraku-in) was also famed for his artistic accomplishments as calligrapher and tea master. Iehiro compiled the Ōtekagami, an album of outstanding works of calligraphy from all ages that is now a
161:(近衛信尹, 1565 – 1614, in later life known as 三藐院, Sanmyakuin), was one of the Kan'ei Sanpitsu (寛永三筆, the "Three brushes of Kan’ei"), the pre-eminent calligraphers of the period. Nobutada had no heir, so he adopted his nephew
154:. Despite living through one of Japan's most chaotic periods, Sakihisa found time to devote himself to cultural pursuits, becoming not only a renowned calligrapher, but also the leading waka and renga poet of his day.
97:(九条兼実, 1149 - 1207) founded the Kujō family (九条家). Later, the Takatsukasa (鷹司家) split from the Konoe, and the Nijō (二条家) and Ichijō (一条家) from the Kujō. These families would become known as the five regent houses.
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297:"Shinshin-in Kanpaku-ki" 7 handscrolls (3 handscrolls in the form of calendars, 4 transcribed handscrolls). Diary of the Regent and Minister of the Left Konoe Motohira (1246–1268)
258:"Wakan Sho" 1 pair of handscrolls. Probably transcribed in the mid 11th century from the handscrolls of "Wakan Roei Shu" (Anthology of Japanese and Chinese Poems for Recitation)
359:"Letter by Emperor Gosuzaku". Written in 1044 at the age of 36, presumably sent to the Regent Fujiwara no Yorimichi. One of only 2 existing manuscripts by Emperor Gosuzaku
394:"Kokinshu" (Poems from the Anthology), 2 volumes, manuscript of Reizei Tamesuke Attachments: 1 Certification by Sanjonishi Kintada and 1 Certification by Emperor Gosai
255:"Go-Nijodono-ki" 30 handscrolls (1 original, 29 transcribed). Diary of the Regent Fujiwara no Moromichi (transcribed hand scrolls handed down in the Ichijō family)
211:. In addition to the original buildings, two repositories and a reading room/office building, the Sukiya style Kozansō was added in 1944. Important examples of
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783:『近衛家陽明文庫 王朝和歌文化一千年の伝承』、人間文化研究機構国文学研究資料館、2011年 ("Konoe-ke Yōmei Bunko Ōchō waka bunka issennen no denshō", National Institute of Japanese Literature, 2012)
264:"Utaawase Jikkanpon" (Ten-Volume Anthology of Poetry Competitions, scroll No. 6), 1 handscroll. Attachment: "Catalog of Poetry Competitions" 1 handscroll
316:"Abstract of the Diary of Fujiwara no Morosuke" (including a note of September 21, 936). Diary of the Minister of Right Fujiwara no Morosuke (908–960)
43:. Materials preserved in the archive illustrate over 1,000 years of Japan's history, ranging from the "Midō Kanpaku-ki", the diary in his own hand of
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586:"Midokanpakuki: The original handwritten diary of Fujiwara no Michinaga | United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization"
510:"Tachi sword with mounting" Itomakitachi type with chrysanthemum and paulownia crest design in makie on nashiji lacquer ground, signed Hidechika
300:"Goshin-in Kanpaku-ki" 49 handscrolls, with 1 catalog by Konoe Masaie. Diary of the Regent and Minister of the Left Konoe Michitsugu (1333–1387)
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755:田島公編『近衞家名宝からたどる宮廷文化史 陽明文庫が伝える千年のみやび』、笠間書院、2016 ("Konoe-ke meiho kara tadoru kyutei bunkashi", edited by Tajima Isao, Kasama-shoin 2016)
752:大学共同利用機関法人 人間文化研究機構国文学研究資料館編 『陽明文庫王朝和歌集影』、勉誠出版、2012年1月 ("Yōmei Bunko Ōchō waka shuei", National Institute of Japanese Literature 2012)
773:『宮廷のみやび 近衞家1000年の名宝』、東京国立博物館、2008年 ("Courtly Millenium − Art Treasures from the Konoe Family Collection" Tokyo National Museum 2008)
507:"Tanto sword with mounting" Aikuchi type with cherry blossoms and stream design in makie on black lacquer ground, signed Yoshimitsu
749:『週刊朝日百科』「日本の国宝17 陽明文庫」、朝日新聞社、1997年 (Weekly Asahi Hyakka: Japan's National Treasures" No..17 (Yōmei Bunko), Asahi Shimbunsha, 1997)
291:"Inokuma Kanpaku-ki" 39 handscrolls (23 original, 16 transcribed). Diary of the Regent and Grand Minister Konoe Iezane (1179–1242)
306:"Kohojoji Kanpaku-ki" 21 albums. Diary of the Regent and Grand Minister, and 14th head of the family, Konoe Hisamichi (1472–1544)
513:"Tachi sword with mounting" Itomakitachi type with hollyhock crest design in makie on nashiji lacquer ground, signed Nagamitsu
340:"Abstract of Imperial Diaries of the Engi and Tenryaku Eras". Abstract of the Diaries of Emperor Daigo and Emperor Murakami
325:"Heihan-ki" 45 handscrolls (29 transcribed, 16 probably transcribed by Konoe Iehiro). Diary of Taira no Nobunori (112–1187)
270:"Segment of Kumano Poems" 3 hanging scrolls by Retired Emperor Gotoba (1201), Fujiwara no Ietaka (1200) and Jakuren (1200)
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Access: Take the bus for Togano-o from Kyoto
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328:"Gumai-ki" 3 handscrolls (2 original, 1 transcribed). Diary of the Minister of the Left Sanjo Sanefusa (1147–1225)
400:"Rokujo-Saiin Utaawase" (Fragment from the Rokujo Saiin Poetry Competition), Nijo-gire version – 1 hanging scroll
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519:"Kinuta celadon flower vase with phoenix handles" known as Sensei (1,000 voices) – China, Southern Song Dynasty
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On several occasions in modern times, beginning from 1900, this ancient family collection was entrusted to the
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Northern Fujiwara (Fujiwara Hokke, 藤原北家). In the 12th century, the
494:"Fuku Kensaku Shinju Shinkyo" (a sutra of esoteric Buddhism) copied by Fujiwara no Takaiko, dated May 7, 881
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294:"Okanoya Kanpaku-ki" 7 handscrolls. Diary of the Regent and Grand Minister Konoe Kanetsune (1210–1259)
488:"Yusenkutsu" (Grotto of the Immortals, a novel by Zhang Wencheng), with a colophon by Enga dated 1389
303:"Ghokoinki" 3 handscrolls, 27 albums. Diary of the Regent and Grand Minister Konoe Masaie (1444–1505)
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418:"Waka poetry scroll on the subject of weeping cherry trees by Emperor Komei" with a colophon of 1855
331:"Kikko-ki" (original manuscript of 1256). Diary of Middle Councillor Yoshida Tsunetoshi (1214–1276)
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516:"Tachi sword with mounting" Peony blossom design in makie on hirameji lacquer ground, signed Unsho
491:"Yogakushinansho" (old Japanese encyclopedia) volume 15, fragments of an unknown volume, 2 albums
415:"Hakushi Monju" (Four Fragments of the Xin Yuefu), Poetry by Bai Juyi – 3 leaves and 1 handscroll
273:"Otekagami" (Models of Exemplary Calligraphy) 2 albums (Album 1: 139 leaves, Album 2: 168 leaves)
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337:"Chuyu-ki" 44 handscrolls. Diary of the Minister of the Right Fujiwara no Munetada (1062 - 1141)
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319:"Diary of Fujiwara no Tametaka" 3 handscrolls. Diary of Fujiwara no Tametaka (1070–1130)
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322:"Difu-ki" (transcription dated spring 1092). Diary of Fujiwara no Tamefusa (1049–1115)
288:"Chisokuin Kanpaku-ki" 22 albums. Diary of the Regent Fujiwara no Tadazane (1078–1162)
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267:"Ruiju Utaawase" (Twenty-Volume Collection of Poetry Competitions) 19 handscrolls
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130:(近衛前久, pen name 龍山, ryūzan, 1536 - 1612), was serving as kanpaku during the
679:"Courtly Millenium − Art Treasures from the Konoe Family Collection", p 236
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688:"Courtly Millenium − Art Treasures from the Konoe Family Collection", p 87
261:"Kagura Wagon Hifu" (Secret Kagura Music for Japanese Zither) 1 handscroll
572:"Konoe Collection | Kyoto University Rare Materials Digital Archive"
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457:"Letters of resignation by Regent Konoe Iezane" 1 handscroll (8 letters)
466:"Catalog of the records of the regent family" dated February 10, 1117
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463:"Record of the domains of the Konoe family" with a colophon of 1454
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409:"Ron-Shunju Utaawase" (Spring and Autumn Poetry Competition)
444:"Koyoshu" (Anthology of Old Songs), with a colophon of 1099
441:"Kinkafu" (sheet music for koto), with a colophon of 981
406:"Preface to a Poetry Competition by Fujiwara no Kanshi"
380:"Letter by Minamoto no Ienaga" (dated February 4 and 5)
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165:(近衛信尋, Ōzan (応山) 1599–1649), who was the fourth son of
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412:"Preface to the Chrysanthemum Poetry Competition"
377:"Letter by Taira no Nobunori" (dated December 12)
353:"Letter by Emperor Gofukakusa" (dated October 28)
537:Address: Utanokaminotanicho 1–2, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto
431:"Abstract of trial book" with a colophon of 1265
362:"Letter by Emperor Hanazono" (dated November 18)
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365:"Letter by Prince Son-en" (dated February 5)
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391:"The Tale of Genji" (54 volumes)
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460:"Miscellaneous notes" 32 albums
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77:(藤原忠通, 1097 - 1164) served as
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485:"Diary of Dreams by Myoe"
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499:Art objects
475:"Carriages"
171:calligraphy
25:Yōmei Bunko
714:References
183:Edo period
544:Footnotes
793:Category
140:Tokugawa
348:Letters
119:Sengoku
83:kanpaku
228:daimyō
177:, and
148:Echigo
79:sesshō
103:Heian
41:Japan
150:and
123:Ōnin
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173:,
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