Naomi Fukumori
Associate Professor and Director of the Institute for Japanese Studies at The Ohio State University, appearing as an expert to contextualize Sei Shōnagon and The Pillow Book in the episode.
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Jan 20, 2025 • 15min
Collectors: Sei Shōnagon
Naomi Fukumori joins to illuminate Sei Shōnagon, a lady-in-waiting and literary pioneer from Japan's Heian period. They delve into the structure and charm of The Pillow Book, a mix of lists, essays, and diary entries rich with vivid observations. The conversation highlights how Shōnagon's keen eye for detail captured the beauty and absurdity of life amidst political turmoil. Reflecting on wabi-sabi and ephemeral beauty, they discuss her enduring influence on Japanese aesthetics.
