Elegant Genjika no Tegara T-Shirt

"Genji Ko no Zu" is one of the themes that often appear in Japanese paintings and literature. This refers to a picture or a painting that depicts the aroma of Murasaki Shikibu in "The Tale of Genji." "The Tale of Genji" describes various fragrances depending on the characters and scenes, and these fragrances are used as a means of expressing the atmosphere of the story and the feelings of the characters. This depiction of the fragrance is important in Japanese literature and art as a symbol of the aesthetic sense of classical literature and the depth of the story. As "The Picture of Genji Incense," many works depicting the fragrance described in "The Tale of Genji" are also produced in paintings, ukiyoe paintings, and modern Japanese paintings from the Edo period onwards. These works visually depict the fragrance to express the emotions and scenes of the characters more clearly.