Sōgi
Japanese poet (1421-1502) · Japan · On the map · Writers · Died at 81
Iio Sōgi, generally known as Sōgi , was a Japanese poet. He came from a humble family from the province of Kii or Ōmi, and died in Hakone on September 1, 1502. Sōgi was a Zen monk from the Shōkoku-ji temple in Kyoto and he studied poetry, both waka and renga. In his 30s, he became a professional renga poet.
Sōgi is read about 41 times a day, in 11 languages.
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Country
Japan
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1421 to 1502 · aged 81
