About Fujiwara no Okikaze
Lived 900 – 1000. Fujiwara no Okikaze was a Japanese poet and writer.
was an early 10th Century middle Heian waka poet and Japanese nobleman. He was a great-grandchild of Fujiwara no Hamanari. He is designated as a member of the Thirty-six Poetry Immortals. 38 of his poems are included in the anthologies compiled by the imperial order following Kokin Wakashū. One of his poems is included in the famous anthology Hyakunin Isshu.
Okikaze's poems are included in several imperial poetry anthologies, including Kokin Wakashū. A personal poetry collection known as the Okikazeshū also remains.
It is said he was talented in kangen (gagaku piece without dance).
He was conferred , of Japanese court rank.
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Who was Fujiwara no Okikaze?
Japanese poet
When was Fujiwara no Okikaze born?
Fujiwara no Okikaze was born in 900.
When did Fujiwara no Okikaze die?
Fujiwara no Okikaze died in 1000.
What was Fujiwara no Okikaze's occupation?
Fujiwara no Okikaze was a poet and writer.
What nationality was Fujiwara no Okikaze?
Fujiwara no Okikaze was Japanese.
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