The Travels of Lady Nijo is a digital project following the journey of a Japanese noblewoman turned Buddhist monk across Japan in the 13th and 14th centuries. Site under construction, card links are currently disabled, and the map is being populated.
Lady Nijo: An Introduction
The story of Lady Nijo and her autobiographical work, the Towazugatari.
Pilgrimages, Travel, and Tourism in 13th and 14th Century Japan
Lady Nijo began her journey following the path of the poet Saigyō. Pilgrimage routes became corridors for travel and aided in the development of tourism in early Japan.
Women in Feudal Japan
This section explores the status of women in 13th and 14th century Japan through the lens of Lady Nijo's narrative.
Mapping Lady Nijo's Travels
The methods, tools, and objectives of this project