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In ancient times, poetry contests were held at the imperial court.
Uta-awase is a traditional Japanese event where the superiority of waka poetry is competed.
Even today, cultural events adopting the format of uta-awase are held in some regions.
The Tale of Genji depicts the splendid poetry contests hosted by Hikaru Genji.
The judges of the poetry contest evaluated not only the superiority of the poems but also the atmosphere and charm of the occasion.
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