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The Tale of Genji and Uji
Among the 54 chapters of “The Tale of Genji” by Murasaki Shikibu, the last ten chapters are called the “Ten Uji Chapters” because the main stages are set at various locations in Uji. As seen from the fact that the Ten Uji Chapters begins from “The Maiden of the Bridge” and ends with “The Floating Bridge of Dreams,” it is obvious that the backdrop of the misty Uji River was absolutely crucial to the last chapters of the tale. In the surrounding areas of the Uji River, an age-old scenery that appears as if it has existed beyond the current of time for thousands of years, many historic sites have been built － some of them before recorded history － that invite visitors to the long-gone world of Heian court literature.
Chapter 45 The Maiden of the Bridge, Hashihime
Chapter 46 Beneath the Oak, Shii ga Moto
Chapter 47 Trefoil Knots, Agemaki
Chapter 48 Early Ferns, Sawarabi
Chapter 49 The Ivy, Yadorigi
Chapter 50 The Eastern Cottage, Azumaya
Chapter 51 A Boat upon the Waters, Ukifune
Chapter 52 The Drake Fly, Kagero
Chapter 53 At Writing Practice, Tenarai
Chapter 54 The Floating Bridge of Dreams, Yume no Ukihashi
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