Shikyō Books in Order
four Japanese rekishi monogatari histories
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
Companion & related books
Short-story collections and companion titles in this series.
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1170 · Jakuchō
The Imakagami is a Japanese rekishi-monogatari (historical tale) written in the late Heian period. It is also called the Kokagami or the…
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1400 · anonymous
Masukagami is a Japanese historical tale from the early Muromachi period, believed to have been written between 1368 and 1376. The author is unknown,…
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1200 · Nakayama Tadachika
Mizukagami is a Japanese historical epic, or rekishi monogatari, believed to have been written around the start of the Kamakura period, approximately…
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1119
Ōkagami is a Japanese historical tale written around 1119 by an unknown author. It covers the period from 850 to 1025, focusing on the rise and…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Shikyō books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with the first book.
How many books are in the Shikyō series?
We list 4 books by Jakuchō , published between 1119–1400.
Where can I buy the Shikyō books?
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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.