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2 events

11th century

c. 1010★★★★★
The Tale of Genji written
Court lady Murasaki Shikibu writes The Tale of Genji, often considered one of the world's first novels.
ArtCulture· Japan

19th century

c. 1831★★★★★
Hokusai's The Great Wave off Kanagawa
Katsushika Hokusai's ukiyo-e woodblock print becomes one of the most famous works of Japanese art worldwide.
Art· Japan

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The Tale of Genji written

19th century

Hokusai's The Great Wave off Kanagawa