Kokin Wakashu
Compiled under the order of Emperor Daigo, it contains waka poems from earlier periods up to the compilers' time, including works not selected for the Manyoshu. The four compilers were Ki no Tsurayuki, Ki no Tomonori (who died during compilation), Mibu no Tadamine, and Ono no Yukinari.
Taketori Monogatari
Considered the oldest fictional tale in Japan. Both its author and date of creation are unknown. It is one of the earliest narratives written using kana script.
Ise Monogatari
A poetic narrative from the early Heian period, also known as 'Zaigo no Monogatari' and 'Diary of the Middle Captain'. The author is unknown. Composed of 125 episodes, it follows the life of a man from youth to death through prose and waka poetry. Many poems by Ariwara no Narihira are included, and the protagonist is portrayed as a reflection of him. It greatly influenced later literature, including The Tale of Genji, as an ideal depiction of romantic elegance.
Tsurezuregusa
An essay collection traditionally attributed to Yoshida Kenko. Along with The Pillow Book and Hojoki, it is considered one of the three greatest Japanese essay works.
Ugetsu Monogatari
A major yomihon work written by Ueda Akinari during the late Edo period. It remains highly influential in modern Japanese literature.