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Prof. Dr. Yoko Yamashita

Professor of Classical Japanese Literature · Department of Japanese Literature · Kyoto Women's University

Academic focus & active research

Prof. Dr. Yoko Yamashita is a recognized scholar of Heian literature, analyzing gender dynamics and narrative rhetoric in classical Kyoto court texts.

Heian Period Court Literature Tale of Genji Manuscript Studies Classical Waka Poetry

Supervision & prospective applicants

Scholars preparing thesis research, graduate admissions, or collaborative inquiries at Kyoto Women's University should consult the department directory for current lab openings, funding availability, and research prerequisites.

Department / Faculty
Department of Japanese Literature
Primary Field
Heian Period Court Literature
Campus Location
Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan

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