The Hyakunin Isshu are an anthology of one hundred poems found in a trational Japanese card game called Karuta. Presented by the person who selected the writings, Fujiwara no Teika, this is a glimpse into the origin of some of them. Since the majority of them are love compositions, the focus remains on romance in ancient Japan.
Jul 3, 2012 - 25m
Narihira is quite the ladies’ man, but when the bride to be of emperor catches his eye, he begins to change. Yukihira, his oldest brother, was always the opposite when it came to love.
Jul 10, 2012 - 25m
Sadaakira became emperor at the age of 9 and for a time was served by Narihira, who attempted to teach him how to become a man.
Jul 17, 2012 - 25m
If you visit her every night for 100 nights, she will be yours to marry. But her true dream lies at the palace.
Jul 24, 2012 - 25m
Three poets, three different styles, each express their reason and why they write poetry.
Jul 31, 2012 - 25m
Yoshiko, Yasuhide, and Narihira have grown to be great friends. Yasuhide is being sent to Mikawa and Narihira is leaving too. The three friends spend an evening together gazing at the stars.
Aug 7, 2012 - 25m
G1 Grand Prix in the Heian Capital, Teika's Room, and Heian card battle. Prepare for an intense non-stop episode.
Aug 14, 2012 - 25m
Michitaka believes Yoshitaka relationship has gone stale and tries to help. Afterwards he needs some help with lady troubles of his own.
Aug 21, 2012 - 25m
Two couples very much in love, but even time can erode at something once thought unbreakable.
Aug 28, 2012 - 25m
Yukinari’s father had a natural gift for poetry, a gift not passed on. Yukinari’s anti-social nature is affecting his reputation within the palace, in particular with the ladies of the court.
Sep 4, 2012 - 25m
With the death of a prominent figure and a shakeup within the hierarchy of the palace, many things are changing and the old poets of the palace are moving on.
Sep 11, 2012 - 25m
Two friends form a bond as children and promise to keep it, as adults they learn things change.
Sep 18, 2012 - 25m
A chance for love takes courage, not pride.
Sep 25, 2012 - 25m
A young man, not wanting to follow in his father’s footsteps, is drawn to the world of poetry by an untouchable source.
