Diary from Kyoto

Diary Page from Kyoto

Your setting:

You are in Heian-kyo, the imperial capital of Japan in the 1100's. You are living or visiting in the emperor's palace, which is very refined and luxurious.

Choose between any of these identities:

noble lady
noble gentleman
servant for a noble
visitor from the provinces

Your task:

Write what you observe in the imperial court, describing such details as furnishings, food, manners, dress, music, literature, or entertainment. Include at least FIVE specific historical details from our reading. Since you are writing a private diary, feel free to include your personal opinions as well as observations.