Shikyō Books in Order

four Japanese rekishi monogatari histories

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

Companion & related books

Related titles and editions that sit outside the main numbered order.

  • Imakagami

    1170 · Jakuchō

    The Imakagami is a Japanese rekishi-monogatari (historical tale) written in the late Heian period. It is also called the Kokagami or the…

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  • Masukagami

    1400 · anonymous

    Masukagami is a Japanese historical tale from the early Muromachi period, believed to have been written between 1368 and 1376. The author is unknown,…

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  • Mizukagami

    Year unknown · Nakayama Tadachika

    Mizukagami is a Japanese historical epic, or rekishi monogatari, believed to have been written around the start of the Kamakura period, approximately…

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  • Ōkagami

    1119

    Ōkagami is a Japanese historical tale written around 1119 by an unknown author. It covers the period from 850 to 1025, focusing on the rise and…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Shikyō books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with the first book.

How many books are in the Shikyō series?

We list 4 books by Jakuchō , published between 1119–1400.

Where can I buy the Shikyō books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.