The spirit of Murasaki Shikibu, author of "The Tale of Genji" abounds in Kyoto, which just celebrated the millennial anniversary of this epic romance that some consider the world's first novel. Left, a purification ceremony with period costumes at the Jonengu shrine.
Photo: Ko Sasaki for The New York Times
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