References

Chapter 1 Love letters in the Edo period

A style guide for love letters!

  • Ed., Sharebon Taisei Henshu Iinkai, Sharebon Taise Hokan, Chuo Koronsha, 1988. [KG235-4]
  • Takahashi Mikio, Edo Irozato Zufu Shinsoban, Seiabo, 2016. [GB376-L9]
  • Fujisawa Murasaki, Koi no Nazokake, Bessatsu Taiyo Nihon no Kokoro, 253, 2017.8. [Z23-238]
  • Mitamura Engyo, Ed., Inagaki Fumio, Edo Sekatsu Jiten, Seiabo, 1959. [382.136-M533e-I]
  • Watanuki Toyoaki, Edo no Koibumi—Iiyoru, Kudoku, Mononisuru, Hebonsha, 2014. [GD73-L14]*
    *The book Edo no Koibumi—Iiyoru, Kudoku, Mononisuru, which makes reference to both Onna youbun shinobugusa and Yujo anmon and offers a particularly detailed explanation of the former, was a valuable reference source for this article.
  • Edojidai Josei Bunko 32, Ozorasha, 1995. [GB391-E89]

Classical literature as a model for love letters!?

  • Itasaka Noriko, Edojidai Renai Jijyo Wakodo no Koi, Machimusume no Koi, Asahi Shimbun Shuppan, 2017. [GD73-L57]
  • Ichiko Teiji, Ensho Shosetsu no Kosatsu from Chuse Shosetsu to sono Shuhen, Tokyo Daigaku Shuppankai, 1981. [KG172-18]
  • Imai Gene, Joshi Kyokunsho oyobi Ensho Bungaku to Genji Monogatari, from Shirin Shokei Genji Monogatari no Shinkenkyu, Kadokawa Shoten, 1979. [KG59-104]
  • Ed., Kikuchi Shinichi, Usuyuki Monogatari Shin Usuyuki Monogatari, Izumi Shoin, 1983. [KG216-31]
  • Ed., Kokusho Kankokai, Edojidai Bungei Shiryo Dai 4, Kokusho Kankokai, 1916. [913.5-E22-K]
  • Suzuki Masahiko, Ensho Bungaku no Hassei to Tenkai - Sono Jitsuyosei to Bungesei to, Bungaku Kenkyu, 16, 1962.5. [Z910.5-B3]
  • Tsuji Katsumi, Chuse Joryu Nikki Bungaku to Tegami, Gobun, 92, 1995.6. [Z13-174]
  • Teruoka Yasutaka, Kinsei Bungaku no Tenbo, Meiji Shoin, 1953. [910.25-Te197k]
  • Noda Hisao, Kinsei Shoki Shosetsuron, Kasama Shoin, 1978. [KG212-10]
  • Hagitani Boku, Heiancho Utaawase Taisei Dai 5 (Honbun Shihryo Kakusetsu hen Dai 5), 1961. [911.18-H122h]
  • Higuchi Kiyoyuki, Koibumi kara Mita Nihon Joseishi, Kodansha, 1965. [367.21-H449k]
  • Ed., Fujisawa Morihiko, Eiri Nihon Enshoko, Bungei Shiryo Kenkyukai, 1928. [585-14]
  • Mizutani Futo, Mizutani Futo Tyosaku Shu Dai 1 Kan, Chuo Koronsha, 1974. [KG211-17]
  • Yuasa Yoshiko, Kinsei Ensho Bungei ni okeru Shiika Keroshu, Kinsei Shosetsu no Kenkyu Keimo teki Bungei no Tenkai, Kyuko Shoin, 2017. [KG212-L10]
  • Yuasa Yoshiko, Kana Zoshi Nishikigi no Seikaku, Kinsei Shosetsu no Kenkyu Keimo teki Bungei no Tenkai, Kyuko Shoin, 2017. [KG212-L10]
  • Nihon Koten Bungaku Zenshu Gendaigoyaku Dai 5 Kan, Kawade Shobo, 1954. [918-G292]
  • Nihon Koten Bungaku Zenshu Gendaigoyaku Dai 20 Kan, Kawade Shobo, 1955. [918-G292]

Love letters as seen in pictures

  • Ishimaki Yoshio, Kesobun Baiko, Fuzoku Gaho, 428, 1912.1. [雑23-8]
  • Ihara Saikaku, revised by Yokoyama Shigeru, Koshoku Ichidai Otoko, Iwanami Shoten. 1955. [913.52-I157k-Y]
  • Ihara Saikaku, translated by Goto Okiyoshi, Saikaku Kessakushu Gendaigo Kanyaku Dai 1 Satsu (Koshoku Ichidai Otoko), Seko Shoin, 1948. [a913-595]
  • Utagawa Kunisada, Ed., Sekado Bunko, Utagawa Kunisada Bijin-ga wo Chushin ni, 1996. [KC16-G697]
  • Utagawa Toyokuni, Ed., Ogawa Enson, Kokon Meifu Den (Rekishi Tiri Fuzoku Nishikie Bunko Dai 5 Kai), Fuzoku Emaki Zuga Kankokai Nishikie Bu, 1918. [118-186]
  • Kuroki Kanzo, Kinse Engeki Kosetsu, Rikugokan, 1929. [597-166]
  • Suzuki Harunobu, Asano Shugo, Suzuki Harunobu ART BOX, Kodansha, 2017. [KC16-L2566]
  • Nakamachi Yasuko, Tsuji Uranai no Bunkashi Mojika no Shinten kara Mita Jujutsu teki Shinsei to Yugisei, Minerva Shobo, 2015. [HR511-L59]
  • Ed., Fujisawa Morihiko, Eiri Nihon Enshoko, Bungei Shiryo Kenkyukai, 1928. [585-14]
  • Fujiwara Hideki, Koibumi no Yukue Koshoku Ichidai Otoko Kan 1 - 2 wo Megutte, Kokugo Kokubun, 86(5), 2017.5. [Z13-345]
  • Yoshida Eiji, Ukiyoe Jiten Teihon Gekan Dai 2 Han, Gabundo, 1990. [KC2-E5]

Chapter 2: Love letters in the Meiji, Taisho, and Showa periods

Love letter manuals in the Meiji, Taisho, and early Showa periods - Unchanged feelings of love, changing words of love

  • Kobayashi Yuko, Kaisetsu Atarashiki Onna no Tegami Isono Yoshiko hen, from Ed., Isono Yoshiko, Atarashiki Onna no Tegami (Josei no Mita Kindai Onna ga Kaku 29), Yumani Shobo, 2004. [KF152-H13]
  • Suzumi Hiromune, Kokuritsu Kokkai Toshokan ni Nai Hon Meiji Zenki no Tegami Saho no Hon, Kokuritsu Kokkai Toshokan Geppo, (681), 2018.1. [Z21-146]
  • Togawa Shinsuke, Kicho Koen Sorobun no Yusei to Genbun Icchitai no Taito, Ningen Bunka, (5), 2007. [Z71-N735]
  • Nomura Takashi, Meiji Zenki no Tegamibun ni Mirareru Kogotai, from Ed., Ishiguro Kei, Hashimoto Yukihiro, Hanashi Kotoba to Kaki Kotoba no Setten (Hitsuji Kenkyu Sosho Gengo hen Dai 122 Kan), Hitsuji Shobo, 2014. [KF111-L10]
  • Kokuritsu Kokkai Toshokan, Dai 113 Kai Josetsu Tenji Tegami Kakikata Konjyaku - Tegami ga Tsutaetakatta Koto, Research Navi (In Japanese) (Last access date: August 4, 2021) Internal Link

Intimate correspondence between girls - the S word

  • Akaeda Kanako, Kindai Nihon ni okeru Onna Doshi no Shinmitsu na Kankei, Kadokawa Gakugei Shuppan, 2011. [EF91-J152]
  • Akaeda Kanako, Ome to Esu, from Ed., Inoue Shoichi, Sei no Yogoshu, Kodansha, 2004. [GA36-H35]
  • Imada Erika, 'Shojo' no Shakaishi, Keso Shobo, 2007. [EF81-H244]
  • Kume Yoriko, Esu - Yoshiya Nobuko 'Hanamonogatari' 'Yaneura no Ni Shojo' (Shosetsu), Kokubungaku Kaishaku to Kyozai no Kenkyu, 46(3), 2001.2. [Z13-334]
  • Sato (Sakuma) Rika, 'Kiyoki Shijo de Gokosai wo' - Meiji Makki Shojo Zasshi Toshoran ni Miru Dokusha Kyodotai no Kenkyu, Joseigaku Nihonjosei Gakkai Gakkaishi, (4), 1996.12. [Z6-B479]
  • Ed., Henshubu, Gendai Jogakusei Kakushi Kotoba Jiten, Shojo Gaho, 15(4), 1926.4. [Z32-551]
  • Ed., Yayoi Bijutsukan, Uchida Shizue, Jogakusei Techo Taisho・Showa Otome Raifu Shinsoban, Kawade Shobo Shinsha, 2014. [EF72-L254]
  • Kokuritsu Kokkai Toshokan, Dai 148 Kai Josetsu Tenji Jogakusei Raifu, Research Navi (In Japanese) (Last access date: August 4, 2021) Internal Link

Higuchi Ichiyo - a writer of brilliant love letters

  • Ed., Iwami Teruyo, Higuchi Ichiyo Jiten, Oufu, 1996. [KG529-G8]
  • Kawaguchi Masao, Higuchi Ichiyo no Tegami, Taishukan Shoten, 1998. [KG529-G15]
  • Ed., Shioda Ryuhei, Higuchi Ichiyo Zenshu Dai 4 Kan Ge (Waka 3 Shokan Waka Sakuin), Chikuma Shobo, 1994. [KH134-2]
  • Translated by Takahashi Kazuhiko, Higuchi Ichiyo Nikki Kanzen Gendaigoyaku, Adoree, 1993. [KH134-E3]
  • Ed., Noguchi Seki, Higuchi Ichiyo Raikan Shu, Chikuma Shobo, 1998. [KG529-G13]
  • Higuchi Ichiyo, Ed., Shiota Ryohei, Wada Yoshie, Ichiyo Zenshu Dai 6 Kan, Chikuma Shobo, 1953. [918.6-H448i-S]
  • Ed., Bessatsu Takarajima Henshubu, Bungo tachi no Rabu Reta, Takarajimasha, 2018. [KG311-L193]
  • Mori Mayumi, Ichiyo no Shiki, Iwanami Shoten, 2001. [KG529-G20]
  • Mori Mayumi, Konnichiwa Ichiyo San, Nippon Hoso Kyokai Shuppankai, 2004. [KG529-H12]
  • Mori Mayumi, Higuchi Ichiyo no Tegami Kyoshitsu 'Tsuzoku Shokanbun' wo Yomu, Chikuma Shobo, 2004. [KG529-H6]
  • Wada Yoshie, Ichiyo no Nikki (Kodansha Bungei Bunko Gendai Nihon no Hyoden), Kodansha, 1995. [KG529-G4]
  • Higuchi Ichiyo Shiryo Mokuroku Shinban, Taito Kuritsu Ichiyo Kinenkan, 2009. [KG529-J5]
  • Higuchi Ichiyo Zenshu Dai 4 Kan, Shinseisha, 1941. [918.6-H448h2-s]
  • Ichiyo Memorial Museum, Taito City. (Last access date: August 4, 2021) External Link

From online encyclopedia service “JapanKnowledge”, Kokushi Daijiten, Shogakkan Zenbun Zenyaku Kogo Jiten, Sekai Daihyakka Jiten, Dejitaru Daijisen, Nihon Kokugo Daijiten, and Nihon Dai Hyakka Zensho (Nipponika).

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