Explored the profound connection between Japanese women's literature and China. Influenced by Chinese culture, women in ancient Japan created literary masterpieces such as "The Tale of Genji" during the Heian period. After the Meiji Restoration, Japanese women were influenced by Western individualism and began to fight for equal rights, giving rise to a group of female writers. After the war, Japanese women gained more development space in the process of democratization. Modern female writers express themselves in the form of novels, commentaries, and many of their works involve Chinese themes. From classical to modern times, China has always been an important source of inspiration for Japanese women's literary creation.

Wind, Moon, and Sky: Ancient Japanese Women's Literature and Chinese Literature

As the oldest waka collection in Japan, the Man'y ō ji records 4500 waka songs from before the mid-8th century, covering different social classes, including female singers such as Prince Eta and Princess Ooba. The works of these female singers not only reflect the singing style of the Man'y ō period, but also showcase the thoughts and emotions of ancient Japanese women. As a representative singer, Prince Etian's works demonstrate a transformation from ancient ballads to personalized and melodious songs, while also being influenced by Chinese literature, such as the use of words in "Shutianjin" and the aesthetic techniques in "Chunqiu Jinglian Jue Ge", which reflect the influence of Chinese literature.

The Context of 'Others': The Chinese Discourse of Modern Japanese Female Writers

Explored the "other" context in the discourse of modern Japanese female writers in China. After the Meiji Restoration, the Japanese government promoted the policy of "leaving Asia and entering Europe", viewing China as a "bad friend" and engaging in "otherization". Japanese intellectual elites attempt to construct their own theories and modern identities by manipulating the context of "otherization" to serve national strategy. During this process, Japanese female writers also participated, exhibiting a dual personality of "alienation" and "complicity".

Chinese Experience: The Chinese Writing of Postwar Japanese Women's Literature

In depth exploration of the writing and expression of post-war Japanese women's literature in China's experience. After Japan's defeat in 1945, democratization and economic recovery provided new opportunities for the development of women's literature, and female writers began to emerge in the literary world. In the 1980s, Japanese society entered a multicultural era, and women's literature underwent a transformation. Emerging female writers explored modern women's feelings, family relationships, and maternal issues with keen observation and unique literary expressions. Their works made breakthroughs in content, themes, language, and form.