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Kagamitarō Konkō

1909 – 1991

Japanese waka poet

Waka poet
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About Kagamitarō Konkō

Lived 1909 – 1991 (aged 81). Kagamitarō Konkō was a Japanese waka poet.

was a Japanese Konkōkyō leader, calligrapher, poet, cultural leader, and educator.

Konkō founded the Konkō Library and was the first library director. From 1954 to 1990, he advised the Japan Library Association. From 1973 to 1990, he advised the Boy Scouts of Nippon.

Hiroki Kōsai of Saji Observatory, who had a good relationship with him, named asteroid 4526 Konko and 11254 Konkohekisui (18 February 1977 ) in his honor.

Works 『生きる力の贈りもの』(金光教徒社、2001年) 『土』1-19(槻の木叢書)

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Waka poet
Positions held
Konko-Sama

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Kagamitarō Konkō's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Kagamitarō Konkō?

Japanese waka poet

When was Kagamitarō Konkō born?

Kagamitarō Konkō was born on 26 April 1909 in Konkō.

When did Kagamitarō Konkō die?

Kagamitarō Konkō died on 10 January 1991.

What was Kagamitarō Konkō's occupation?

Kagamitarō Konkō was a waka poet.

What nationality was Kagamitarō Konkō?

Kagamitarō Konkō was Japanese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Kagamitarō Konkō

· Wikidata: Q11646470

· DBpedia: Kagamitarō Konkō

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