What is Emakimono?
[[File:Genji emaki azumaya.jpg|thumb|Detail from the ''[[Genji Monogatari Emaki]]'', a classic 12th century ''emakimono'' of the imperial court]] '''''Emakimono''''' (絵巻物) or just '''''emaki''''' is an [[Japan]]ese horizontal illustrated narration. It was originated in 8th century. Emakimoko used as illustration of [[Scripture|religious texts]], [[legend]]s, or even romantic stories. It was generally depicted the customs of Japanese people. The preserved copies are protected as [[National Treasures of Japan]]. [[Category:Japanese art]] [[Category:8th-century works]]