About Asukai Gayū
Lived 1241 – 1301 (aged 59–60). Asukai Gayū was a Japanese poet.
was a Kamakura period nobleman and poet. He lived in Kamakura and occupied a high position in the . Eighty six of his poems are represented in the official collection . He also has a personal collection.
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Who was Asukai Gayū?
Japanese poet
When was Asukai Gayū born?
Asukai Gayū was born in 1241.
When did Asukai Gayū die?
Asukai Gayū died on 20 February 1301.
What was Asukai Gayū's occupation?
Asukai Gayū was a poet.
What nationality was Asukai Gayū?
Asukai Gayū was Japanese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Asukai Gayū. https://biography.guide/asukai-gayu/
MLA: "Asukai Gayū." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/asukai-gayu/.
Chicago: "Asukai Gayū." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/asukai-gayu/.
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