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Otomo no Yakamochi


 

Ōtomo no Yakamochi (大伴家持 c. 718 - 785) was a Japanese stateman and Waka poet in the Nara period. His father was Otomo no Tabito, a poet.

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718 - 785 - Japan - Waka - Nara period - Otomo no Tabito

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He was one of compilers of Man'yōshū. Born in the prestigious Otomo family, Yakamochi served as a Kokushi (provincial governor) while creating many waka poems.

Related Topics:
Man'yōshū - Otomo - Kokushi

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