Keene writes that Genji gives a view into the Heian period; for example love affairs flourished, although women typically remained unseen behind screens, curtains or fusuma.
Menurut Keene, Genji memberikan gambaran mengenai periode Heian, misalnya tentang maraknya hubungan cinta, meskipun perempuan biasanya tetap tak terlihat di belakang layar, tirai, atau fusuma.