Serendipitous “Genji” Encounter Changed Keene's Life; Exhibition Shows Work's Charms Through Scholar's Eyes

An exhibition focusing on the connection between Donald Keene (1922-2019), who played a major role in introducing Japanese literature to the world, and the classic 11th-century novel “Tale of Genji” is being held in Kita Ward, Tokyo, where Keene lived for nearly half a century.