Shunkinshō (novella)
Shunkinsho is the name of: * Shunkinshō (novella), by Jun'ichirō Tanizaki (谷崎潤一郎), concerning the lifelong love affair of a blind aristocratic musician and her retainer/pupil/partner in obsession husband. A classic Tanizaki exploration of obsession and lust, complete with sadomasochistic elements. * Shunkinshō (film), a Japanese film based on the story *Shunkinshō (opera) , ''"A Portrait of Shunkin"'', is an opera by Minoru Miki, with Japanese libretto by . It premiered in Tokyo on 24 November, 1975. It was composed earlier that year. ''Shunkinshō'' is based on the novella of the same name by Jun'ichirō Taniza ...

Jun'ichirō Tanizaki
was a Japanese author who is considered to be one of the most prominent figures in modern Japanese literature. The tone and subject matter of his work range from shocking depictions of sexuality and destructive erotic obsessions to subtle portrayals of the dynamics of family life within the context of the rapid changes in 20th-century Japanese society. Frequently, his stories are narrated in the context of a search for cultural identity in which Western world, the West and Culture of Japan, Japanese tradition are juxtaposed. He was one of six authors on the final shortlist for the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1964, the year before his death. Biography Early life Tanizaki was born into a well-to-do merchant-class family in Nihonbashi, Tokyo, where his uncle owned a printing press, which had been established by his grandfather. His parents were Kuragorō and Seki Tanizaki. His older brother, Kumakichi, died three days after his birth, which made him the next eldest son of the f ...
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Shunkinshō (film)
"Shunkinsho", or "A portrait of Shunkin" () is a film adaptation of a short story by Jun'ichirō Tanizaki. Released in 1976, it stars Momoe Yamaguchi and Tomokazu Miura. The director of the film is Katsumi Nishikawa. The film is a part of a series of love stories featuring Miura and Yamaguchi, who eventually married in real life. Plot summary Set in 19th-century Osaka, the film tells the story of a love affair between Sasuke (Miura) and blind koto teacher Shunkin (Yamaguchi), who lost her sight at the age of nine. Despite her blindness, Shunkin demonstrates extraordinary skill in playing traditional Japanese instruments such as the three-stringed shamisen and thirteen-stringed koto. Renowned as a musician, she also teaches music to others. The film delved into the psychological study of Shunkin, and her struggles as a young woman aware of the experiences she will never have due to her blindness. Her life takes a significant turn when she agrees to teach music to Sasuke, a youn ...
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