Katori Nahiko

Mjesto: Sawara

Rođen: 1723

Smrt: 1782

Biografija:

Katori Nahiko was a Japanese philosopher, Waka-Poet, and painter of the middle Edo period. He was born on April 6, 1723, in Sawara, Japan. His father passed away when he was six years old, and he was raised by his grandfather. Katori was known for his clever depictions of fish and was a scholar of Japanese arts from Kyoto. He studied under Takebe Ayatari, who taught him the basics of painting and poetry. In 1760, he was introduced to Kokugaku studies by Kamo no Mabuchi and became familiar with Waka poetry. After passing on his family business to his son in 1765, Katori moved to Edo, where he lived near Kamo no Mabuchi. He was a great admirer of Kamo's work and was known for writing poems in the Man'yōshū style. Katori was also a prolific writer, producing several scholarly works, including 'Kogentei' (Leiter zu alten Worten) and 'Man'yōshū Senka' (1000 Songs from the Man'yōshū). He was highly respected by Prince Nakatsu of Buzen Province and is considered one of the "Twelve Great Scholars" of Kamo no Mabuchi's school. Katori passed away on May 5, 1782.