Renowned Poet. Born into a family of kimono fabric dealers, he wrote new-style poetry and tanka (31-syllable Japanese poems). He published his first anthology, "Mugenkyu" in January 1901, and his second one, "Toei" in June 1905. Both were mainly filled with poetry form in the seven-five syllable meter fixed form. In 1910, he published his book of free verse, "Kiri." Respected for his efforts to support the work of women poets, he was also named to the National Art Academy in 1937, and became an honored member of Japan Poets' Club in 1950.
Renowned Poet. Born into a family of kimono fabric dealers, he wrote new-style poetry and tanka (31-syllable Japanese poems). He published his first anthology, "Mugenkyu" in January 1901, and his second one, "Toei" in June 1905. Both were mainly filled with poetry form in the seven-five syllable meter fixed form. In 1910, he published his book of free verse, "Kiri." Respected for his efforts to support the work of women poets, he was also named to the National Art Academy in 1937, and became an honored member of Japan Poets' Club in 1950.
Bio by: Warrick L. Barrett
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