Japan

A novel about the 11th century Japanese woman who wrote the world's
first novel: The Tale of Genji. 

When her samurai father is killed in battle and her mother remarries a
strange and ugly country potter, a young woman accepts a position at the
imperial court. When war breaks out she must choose between loyalty to
her people and the handsome young warrior she loves.

Star-crossed lovers in 9th century Japan.

A novel of 16th century Japan.

Life in a poverty-stricken fishing village in medieval Japan.