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Japanese Poetry Anthologies
This is a list of significant Japanese poetry anthologies. Waka Starting with the ''Kokin Wakashū'', there were 21 official anthologies, known collectively as the . Nara period (710 to 794) *''Man'yōshū'': the oldest anthology in Japanese, c. 785, 20 manuscript scrolls, 4,516 poems (when the tanka envoys to the various chōka are numbered as separate poems), Ōtomo no Yakamochi was probably the last to edit the ''Man'yōshū''. It is not organized in any particular way (most metadata is supplied by headnotes), and the poems are written in a Japanese version of the Chinese monosyllabic pronunciation for the Chinese characters. Heian period (794 to 1185) *Imperial waka anthologies: anthologies as a national project. Each anthology reflected the taste of time and with loyal dignity became canons for contemporaries and those who followed. The earliest three anthologies are often called ''Sandaishū'', Three Major Anthologies, and earliest eight ''Hachidaishū'', Eight Major An ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Japanese Poetry
Japanese poetry is poetry typical of Japan, or written, spoken, or chanted in the Japanese language, which includes Old Japanese, Early Middle Japanese, Late Middle Japanese, and Modern Japanese, as well as poetry in Japan which was written in the Chinese language or ''ryūka'' from the Okinawa Islands: it is possible to make a more accurate distinction between Japanese poetry written in Japan or by Japanese people in other languages versus that written in the Japanese language by speaking of Japanese-language poetry. Much of the literary record of Japanese poetry begins when Japanese poets encountered Chinese poetry during the Tang dynasty (although the Chinese classic anthology of poetry, ''Classic of Poetry, Shijing'', was well known by the literati of Japan by the 6th century). Under the influence of the Chinese poets of this era Japanese began to compose poetry in Chinese (''kanshi (poetry), kanshi''); and, as part of this tradition, poetry in Japan tended to be intimately ass ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mibu No Tadamine
was an early Heian The Japanese word Heian (平安, lit. "peace") may refer to: * Heian period, an era of Japanese history * Heian-kyō, the Heian-period capital of Japan that has become the present-day city of Kyoto * Heian series, a group of karate kata (forms) * ... '' waka'' poet of the court (active 898–920), and a member of the ''sanjūrokkasen'' or Thirty-six Poetry Immortals. His son Mibu no Tadami was also a distinguished poet. He emerged as an important poet in an early uta-awase or poetry match, , and was involved in many of the poetic activities of the day, including a position as a compiler of the '' Kokin Wakashū''. A collection of his personal poems appeared as the ''Tadamine shū'', though more than half of it is not certainly canon. He is also famous for the , an influential work of Heian criticism. References External links * 9th-century births 10th-century deaths 10th-century Japanese poets Hyakunin Isshu poets {{Japan-writer-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emperor Sutoku
was the 75th emperor of Japan,Imperial Household Agency (''Kunaichō'') 崇徳天皇 (75)/ref> according to the traditional order of succession. Sutoku's reign spanned the years from 1123 through 1142. Genealogy Before his ascension to the Chrysanthemum Throne, his personal name (his ''imina'') was Akihito (顕仁). Sutoku was the eldest son of Emperor Toba. Some old texts say he was instead the son of Toba's grandfather, Emperor Shirakawa. *Chūgū: Fujiwara no Kiyoko (藤原 聖子) later Kōkamon'in (皇嘉門院), Fujiwara no Tadamichi's daughter * Hyounosuke-no-Tsubone (兵衛佐局), Minamoto no Masamune's adopted daughter ** First son: Imperial (1140–1162). * Mikawa-dono (三河), Minamoto no Morotsune's daughter ** Fifth Son: Kakue (覚恵; 1151–1184) * Karasuma-no-Tsubone (烏丸局) Events of Sutoku's life * February 25, 1123 ('' Hōan 4, 28th day of the 1st month''): In the 16th year of Emperor Toba's reign (鳥羽天皇二十五年), he abdicated; and the s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shika Wakashū
, abbreviated as ''Shikashū'', is an imperial anthology of Japanese waka, compiled –1154 CE at the behest of the Emperor Sutoku who ordered it in 1144. It was compiled by Fujiwara no Akisuke (1090–1155; a member of the Rokujō). It consists of ten volumes containing 411 poems. The ''Shikashū'' is the shortest of the imperial anthologies. Despite Akisuke's ostensibly conservative nature, it is rather eclectic and has a wide variety of poems, including one by Saigyo.W R Lafleur, ''Awesome Nightfall'' (2003) p. 28 See also * Sankashū * Shin Kokin Wakashū References Further reading *pg. 483 of ''Japanese Court Poetry'', Earl Miner, Robert H. Brower. 1961, Stanford University Leland Stanford Junior University, commonly referred to as Stanford University, is a Private university, private research university in Stanford, California, United States. It was founded in 1885 by railroad magnate Leland Stanford (the eighth ... Press, LCCN 61-10925 Shikashū ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toshiyori
A , also known as an , is a sumo Elder (administrative title), elder exercising both Coach (sport), coaching functions with rikishi, active wrestlers and Management, responsibilities within the Japan Sumo Association (JSA). All are former wrestlers who reached a sufficiently high rank to be eligible to this status. The benefits are considerable, as are guaranteed employment until the mandatory retirement age of 65 and are allowed to run and coach in (sumo stables), with a comfortable yearly salary averaging around Japanese yen, ¥15 million. Originating from a tradition dating back to the Edo period, the position of is founded on a system set up at a time when several sumo associations managed Japan's professional wrestling. To become a , a former wrestler have to meet both established and public criteria and be part of a system recognized as opaque. Involving the spending of several million yen to inherit the rights to become a trainer, this system has undergone numerous ref ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minamoto No Shunrai
was an important and innovative Japanese poetry, Japanese poet, who compiled the ''Kin'yō Wakashū''. He was the son of Minamoto no Tsunenobu (1016–1097); holder of the second rank in court and of the position of Grand Counsellor). Shunrai was favored by Emperor Go-Sanjo and to a lesser degree Emperor Shirakawa; in no small part for political reasons. At this time, the Fujiwara family dominated the country, and its branch, the Rokujō family, similarly dominated the court poetry scene; by favoring their rivals, the Emperors could thus strike back. Although Shunrai was passed over to compile the ''Goshūi Wakashū'', Shunrai's angry polemical ''Nan Goshūi'' ("Errors in the ''Goshūishū''") appears to have somehow convinced Shirakawa to have Shunrai compile the next imperial anthology, the ''Kin'yō Wakashū''. This anthology, when completed, embroiled Shunrai in dispute, and his ''Kin'yo Wakashū'' was especially criticized with various uncomplimentary nicknames; Brower and Mi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kin'yō Wakashū
The , sometimes abbreviated as ''Kin'yōshū'', is the fifth Japanese imperial anthology of waka whose two drafts were finished in 1124 and 1127. It was compiled at the behest of the Retired Emperor Shirakawa, by Minamoto no Shunrai (~1055–1129; sometimes called ''Toshiyori'') It consists of ten volumes containing 716 poems. Shunrai introduced three distinct versions of his collection, each yielding different outcomes. The first version, known as "shodobon (初度本)," predominantly featured poets from the earliest three imperial anthologies— Kokinshu, Gosenshu, and Shuishu—reflecting a conservative approach. However, it failed to gain attention from the court. The second version, "Nidobon (二度本)," encompassed poets from the contemporary period of compilation. Despite facing rejection from Shirawaka, it emerged as the most widely disseminated edition. The third version (Sansōbon 三奏本) struck a balance between the conservatism of the first version and the con ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emperor Shirakawa
was the 72nd emperor of Japan,Imperial Household Agency (''Kunaichō'') 白河天皇 (72)/ref> according to the traditional order of succession. Shirakawa's reign lasted from 1073 to 1087. Genealogy Before his ascension to the Chrysanthemum Throne, his personal name (''imina'') was Sadahito''-shinnō'' (貞仁親王). He was the eldest son of Emperor Go-Sanjō and Fujiwara Shigeko (藤原茂子). Shirakawa had one Empress and one Imperial Consort and nine Imperial sons and daughters. *Empress (chūgū): Fujiwara no Kenshi (藤原賢子)—Minamoto Akifusa‘s daughter, adopted by Fujiwara Morozane ** First Son: Imperial Prince Atsufumi (敦文親王; 1075–1077) ** First Daughter: Imperial Princess Yasuko (媞子内親王) later Ikuhomon’in (郁芳門院) ** Third Daughter: Imperial Princess Reishi (令子内親王) ''saigū'' ** Third Son: Imperial Prince Taruhito (善仁親王) later Emperor Horikawa ** Fourth Daughter: Imperial Princess Shinshi (禛子内親王; 10 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1075 In Poetry
Nationality words link to articles with information on the nation's poetry or literature (for instance, Irish or France). Events 1075: * Compilation of the Goshūi Wakashū, the fourth imperial Japanese poetry anthology, begun Works published 1077: * Nam quốc sơn hà (''Mountains and Rivers of the Southern Country''), asserting the sovereignty of Vietnam's rulers over its lands Births Death years link to the corresponding "earin poetry" article. There are conflicting or unreliable sources for the birth years of many people born in this period; where sources conflict, the poet is listed again and the conflict is noted: 1071: * William IX, Duke of Aquitaine (died 1126), an early Occitan Troubadour 1075: * Yehuda Halevi (died 1141), Hebrew poet in Al-Andalus 1078: * Ibn Quzman (died 1160), Spanish writer of classical poetry, especially zéjeles 1079: * Peter Abelard (died 1142), French, writing in Latin Deaths Birth years link to the corresponding "earin poetry" artic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Goshūi Wakashū
:''"The language of poetry should be like brocade and the feeling deeper than the ocean."'' -from Michitoshi's Preface The , sometimes abbreviated as ''Goshūishū'', is an imperial anthology of Japanese waka compiled in 1086 at the behest of Emperor Shirakawa (who had ordered it to be started in 1075). It was compiled by the conservative Fujiwara no Michitoshi (1047-1099), who wrote its preface. It consists of twenty volumes containing 1,220 poems. It is noted for a comparatively large contingent of poems written by women. Its name "Later Collection" comes from the fact that it succeeds the ''Shūi Wakashū'' ("Collection of Gleanings"). References * pg. 483 of ''Japanese Court Poetry'', Earl Miner, Robert H. Brower. 1961, Stanford University Leland Stanford Junior University, commonly referred to as Stanford University, is a Private university, private research university in Stanford, California, United States. It was founded in 1885 by railroad magnate Leland Stan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emperor Kazan
was the 65th emperor of Japan,Imperial Household Agency (''Kunaichō'') 花山天皇 (65)/ref> according to the traditional order of succession. Kazan's reign spanned the years from 984 through 986. Biography Before his ascension to the Chrysanthemum Throne, his personal name (''imina'') was Morosada''-shinnō'' (師貞親王). Morasada was the eldest son of Emperor Reizei. The prince's mother was Fujiwara no Kaneko/''Kaishi'' (藤原懐子), who was a daughter of ''sesshō'' Fujiwara no Koretada. Morasada was also the brother of Emperor Sanjō.Titsingh, p. 148. Events of Kazan's life Prince Morasada was seventeen years of age at the time of the succession. * October 6, 984 ('' Eikan 1, 27th day of the 8th month''): In the 15th year of Emperor En'yu's reign (円融天皇十五年), he abdicated; and the succession (''senso'') was received by a nephew. Shortly thereafter, Emperor Kazan is said to have acceded to the throne (''sokui''). He commissioned the Shūi Wakashū. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shūi Wakashū
The , often abbreviated as ''Shūishū'', is the third imperial anthology of waka from Heian period The is the last division of classical Japanese history, running from 794 to 1185. It followed the Nara period, beginning when the 50th emperor, Emperor Kammu, moved the capital of Japan to Heian-kyō (modern Kyoto). means in Japanese. It is a ... Japan. It was compiled by Emperor Kazan in about 1005.Keene 1999 : 283 Its twenty volumes contain 1,351 poems. The details of its publication and compilation are unclear. believed to be a revision and enlargement by Kazan of Kintō's manuscript." Miner, Earl, Brower, Robert H. ''Japanese Court Poetry''. Stanford University Press, 1961. LCCN 61-10925 p483 They further describe it as conservative and "dominated by Kintō's preference for smooth, inoffensive style, by attenuation". --> The ''Shūishū'' was an expansion of Fujiwara no Kintō's earlier anthology, the , compiled between 996 and 999. Until the early nineteenth cent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
