Masaoka Shiki poet from Japan was born on September 17, 1867, had 35 years and died on September 19, 1902. Poems were written mainly in Japan language. Dominant movement is prevalent form.
Biography
Masaoka Shiki (, September 17, 1867 – September 19, 1902), the pen-name of Masaoka Noboru ( ) was a Japanese author, poet, literary critic, and journalist in Meiji period Japan. Shiki is generally regarded as the major figure in the development of modern haiku poetry and also played an important role in revitalizing tanka poetry.. Japanese author poet literary critic and journalist
