The Book of Five Rings
Certain genres of writing originated in and are often associated with Japanese society. These include the haiku, tanka, and I Novel, although modern writers generally avoid these writing styles. Historically, many works have sought to capture or codify traditional Japanese cultural values and aesthetics. Some of the most famous of these include Murasaki Shikibu's "The Tale of Genji" (1021), about Heian court culture; Miyamoto Musashi's "The Book of Five Rings" (1645), concerning military strategy; Matsuo Bashō's "Oku no Hosomichi" (1691), a travelogue; and Jun'ichirō Tanizaki's essay "In Praise of Shadows" (1933), which contrasts Eastern and Western cultures.