This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

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宸翰

しんかん
Imperial letter
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儀宸

ぎしん
empress dowager's home
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紫宸殿

紫震殿
ししんでん、ししいでん
Hall for State Ceremonies (in Heian Palace, Kyoto Imperial Palace, etc.)
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宸襟

しんきん
mind of the emperor; inner feelings of the emperor